Copper.co, a leading player in the digital asset custodian sector, has partnered with Apotos Foundation to advance the development of integrated blockchains.

This collaboration will provide custody and built-in staking support for Aptos, an independent Layer 1 blockchain designed for upgradability, security, and reliability within a decentralized network and builder ecosystem.

Aptos, utilizing the AptosBFTv4 consensus protocol, operates as a delegated proof of stake (DPoS) Layer 1 blockchain. Through this partnership, Aptos will be integrated into the Copper platform, offering Copper's customers access to a variety of tokens built on the Aptos blockchain.

Dmitry Tokarev, CEO of Copper.co, views the collaboration with Aptos Foundation as a strategic move to enhance Copper's commitment to providing customers with increased connectivity and seamless transitions. This integration aims to enhance user engagement by facilitating secure custody and trading of multiple tokens within the Aptos ecosystem.

Bashar Lazaar, Head of Grants and Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation, sees the partnership with Copper as a means to connect Aptos users with ecosystem projects, enabling custody, trading, and exchange of digital assets. This collaboration is expected to contribute to a more robust DeFi future characterized by interoperability and user accessibility.

Copper is focused on developing the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure, with a focus on custody and collateral management. Aptos Foundation, on the other hand, is dedicated to building the Aptos protocol, along with a decentralized network and ecosystem, to democratize the benefits of decentralization.

Aptos, as a modern Layer 1 blockchain, utilizes the Move programming language to enhance capabilities and ensure secure user protection.