Millions Experience Aptos via Easy NFT Wallet at Osaka World Expo 2025

Aptos’ technologies made real-world inroads, by powering the digital wallet for World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Just one week after the Expo opened April 13th, the Aptos-based wallet saw impressive user engagement: over 558,000 on-chain transactions and more than 133,000 new accounts created, showcasing its ability to perform at scale.

Designed for mass adoption, the Aptos-powered wallet requires no prior blockchain knowledge. Visitors can easily collect unique NFT “soulbound” passport stamps as digital souvenirs from different pavilions using simple onboarding. Early feedback highlights this user-friendliness, even for those new to Web3.

This Expo integration provides Aptos crucial real-world validation on a global stage. Founders in the Aptos Horizon accelerator noted the Expo’s immense scale, featuring large national pavilions that attract millions. Success here powerfully demonstrates Aptos’s capabilities.

Aptos is also leveraging the Expo across Osaka. A joint ad campaign with partner HashPort runs at the city’s main train station for high visibility. Concurrently, the Aptos Horizon accelerator launched at Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH), backed by partners like NTT West, with ten projects building Expo-related blockchain tools.

Aptos’ activities in Japan extend beyond the Expo grounds. A joint advertisement with partner HashPort is currently on exhibition at Osaka Main Station, marking one of the project’s most visible public placements.

Additionally, the opening ceremony for the Aptos Horizon program took place at the Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH), supported by partners including NTT West, AngelHack, and OIH Osaka. Moreover, ten projects participating in the accelerator are expected to develop blockchain-based tools aligned with Expo goals.

The Expo is anticipated to run through the end of October 2025, offering Aptos an extended period to showcase the scalability and accessibility of its blockchain services.