Buy Aptos (APT)

Follow the steps below to easily and securely buy Aptos.

You can securely store your Aptos in your Finst wallet. Some cryptocurrencies also support external wallets, allowing you to send your crypto to your own wallet if desired. We use state-of-the-art security measures to keep you and your crypto safe.

We work with Fireblocks, one of the most trusted crypto security infrastructure providers, to safely store your Aptos. They make use of Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology which is an advanced cryptographic technology used to protect your digital assets.

Additionally, Finst is the first and only Dutch crypto platform that has successfully conducted an extensive Proof of Reserves (PoR) audit. With Finst, your assets are segregated and held on a 1:1 basis, plus reserves.

Yes, at Finst, you can easily buy Aptos with iDEAL. We also support popular payment methods like SEPA and Bancontact.

At Finst, you can start investing in Aptos with as little as €1. For many coins, it is not necessary to buy a whole coin.

Yes, it is safe to buy Aptos through Finst. We are registered as a Crypto Service Provider (no. R189158) with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), and we are the first and only Dutch crypto platform that successfully obtained a Proof of Reserves (PoR) from an independent and reputable audit firm (Audit Now). At Finst, your assets are segregated and held on a 1:1 basis, plus reserves.

Yes, buying Aptos is legal in Europe. However, we advise you to do your own research before making a purchase.

Investing in cryptocurrencies like Aptos involves risks of losses. You can lose (part of) your deposit. Before you decide to buy Aptos, it is important to understand the risks.

Volatility: The price of Aptos can fluctuate significantly. This means that its value can rise and fall quickly.

No guaranteed profit: Previous price increases do not guarantee future returns. Therefore, only invest money that you can afford to lose.

External factors: The price of Aptos is influenced by external factors, such as economic conditions and the actions of influential individuals, governments, and institutions. These factors can have a positive or negative impact on the price.

When you buy Aptos through Finst, you benefit from the most competitive trading fees of 0,15% per transaction.

Any fees you may encounter when trading crypto are clearly shown for every transaction on our platform.

It's important to note that network fees are outside of our control, as they are determined by the blockchain networks themselves.

This means that while network fees may vary depending on the blockchain and current demand, our trading fee remains consistent, helping you better manage your transaction costs.

No, due to laws and regulations, it is not possible to buy Aptos or other cryptocurrencies anonymously on a regulated crypto platform in Europe.

At Finst, we support several order types to buy Aptos: Market Order, Limit Order, and Auto Invest (DCA).

- With a Market Order, you buy Aptos instantly at the best available market price.

- Do you want to buy Aptos at a lower price? With a Limit Order, you set the maximum price you're willing to pay for Aptos. Your order will be executed once your limit price is reached on the market.

- Do you want to invest in Aptos without constantly checking the market? With Auto Invest, you can schedule automatic and recurring purchases. Whether you want to buy daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly - you choose the frequency.

Yes, on our platform, you can easily buy Aptos with a Limit Order. This allows you to set the maximum price you're willing to pay. Your order will be executed once the price of Aptos reaches your limit price or lower.

A Limit Order is ideal if you want to wait for a better price without constantly monitoring the market.

Yes, with Auto Invest, you can set up daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly purchases of your favorite crypto using the Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy. Create your own investment plan and DCA Aptos without any action required or additional fees.

Do you prefer to store your crypto on your external wallet? At Finst, we have various cryptocurrencies enabled for automatic withdrawals, which are sent straight to your wallet after each recurring purchase.

Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm to validate transactions and add new blocks to the Aptos blockchain. It also utilizes a unique programming language called Move. This language was developed by Meta’s engineers (Meta being the parent company of Instagram) during the creation of their stablecoin, Diem (formerly Libra). Developers who want to build dApps (decentralized applications) on the network can write smart contracts using Move.

Theoretically, the Aptos blockchain can process 150,000 transactions per second (TPS) and is highly scalable, thanks to its ability to execute transactions in parallel. This allows it to compete with major blockchains like Cardano, Solana, and Avalanche. Aptos aims to drive mainstream adoption of Web3 by offering high speed, efficiency, and scalability to solve real user problems.

Aptos operates on a Proof-of-Stake mechanism and utilizes a Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) system. This mechanism is built on a technology called Block-STM. Thanks to this system, transactions can be executed in parallel, enabling high transaction throughput and allowing Aptos to theoretically process 150,000 transactions per second.

In practice, Aptos processes transactions simultaneously and then validates them. If a transaction fails, it is either re-executed or rejected. Validators handle the validation process; they check transaction legitimacy, secure the network, and add new blocks to the blockchain. A reputation system determines which validator gets to add a block.

You can become a validator by staking APT coins (the network’s native cryptocurrency) and registering as a validator node. Staking means locking up your APT tokens to help secure the network and validate transactions. In return, you earn rewards in the form of new APT coins. If you want to stake but don’t want to be a validator, you can delegate your APT tokens to other validators. Another benefit of staking APT is that you gain voting rights in governance decisions, giving you a say in the future of Aptos.

Apart from staking, the APT token is used to pay transaction fees and execute smart contracts. Several DeFi platforms are integrated with Aptos, allowing users to trade tokens on the network. Additionally, there are NFT platforms and gaming platforms where APT serves as an economic asset within games.

Aptos uses the Move programming language, which allows developers to write smart contracts and build dApps.

Aptos was founded in 2021 by Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching. The Aptos mainnet officially launched in 2022. Shaikh and Ching had previously worked on Meta’s stablecoin project, Diem. After it was shut down, they decided to build Aptos using the same programming language, Move.

With Aptos, they aimed to drive Web3 adoption by creating a highly scalable, secure, and fast network that is accessible to everyone.

Around the time of the mainnet launch in 2022, Aptos conducted an airdrop to encourage adoption of the network. Rewards were distributed to early testnet users who helped test the platform’s user experience, as well as to developers and community members within the ecosystem.

A total of 20 million APT tokens were distributed to 110,000 users. Most recipients received between 150 and 300 APT tokens.

The airdrop generated a lot of attention and volatility. Many recipients sold their tokens early to secure profits. As a result, the price dropped by 40% within a single day.