Aptos Labs CEO and co-founder Avery Ching joins David Sencil to unpack how regulation, AI, and blockchain infrastructure are shaping the next phase of crypto and global finance.
Ching explains why regulatory clarity in the U.S. matters for developers, how the Clarity Act could influence America’s competitiveness in blockchain and AI, and why clearer protections are needed to distinguish software builders from financial intermediaries.
The conversation also dives into the growing role of AI in blockchain security. Ching breaks down how Aptos uses the Move programming language, layered defenses, human researchers, and AI agents to review code, uncover vulnerabilities, and reduce attack surfaces.
They also explore what meaningful on-chain economic activity actually looks like, the difference between productive TVL and incentive-driven growth, and why institutional adoption and tokenization could become major drivers of blockchain’s next chapter.
Topics include:
- Why crypto regulation matters for blockchain innovation
- Developer protections under emerging U.S. regulation
- How AI is changing blockchain security
- Aptos, Move, and layered security defenses
- Human researchers working alongside AI agents
- Measuring real on-chain economic activity
- Productive TVL vs. incentive-driven activity
- Institutional blockchain adoption
- Tokenization and the future of financial markets
- Aptos Labs’ next priorities
Whether you’re interested in crypto regulation, AI security, blockchain infrastructure, or the future of finance moving on chain, this conversation offers a look at how Aptos is preparing for what comes next.
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