Microsoft Teams Up with Aptos Labs to Delve into Digital Payments and CBDCs
Microsoft, the renowned technology leader, is joining forces with Aptos Labs, a cutting-edge public blockchain entity established by ex-Facebook staff. This collaboration is set to delve into a range of initiatives. The primary focus is on harnessing Aptos’s groundbreaking solutions, augmented by Microsoft’s AI prowess, to enhance their suite of tools and offerings.
According to the press release, Aptos plans to leverage Microsoft’s technological framework to roll out new products that blend Blockchain with artificial intelligence. A notable introduction is the “Aptos Assistant”, a chatbot designed to address questions about the Aptos environment.
Aptos Labs’ CEO, Mo Shaikh, commented, “The fusion of Artificial Intelligence and blockchain is not coincidental. Both are epoch-making advancements that significantly influence the internet’s progression and mold our society.”
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Diving Deep into Digital Payments and CBDC with Microsoft and Aptos
The collaboration doesn’t stop at AI and blockchain. Both companies are setting their sights on financial solutions rooted in blockchain tech. This exploration encompasses asset tokenization, diverse payment avenues, and the intriguing idea of central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The goal is to expand the horizons of blockchain applications. To fortify its network’s security, Aptos is planning to run validator nodes powered by Microsoft Azure.
Earlier in the year, Microsoft also partnered with the Web3 infrastructure platform, ankr, aiming to introduce an innovative node hosting service.
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