Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain built with the Move programming language. This guide covers Aptos-specific features when using DFNS wallets.
Wallet activation
Aptos wallets are automatically activated when they first receive assets. The network charges a small fee for account creation, which is deducted from the first incoming transfer.
You don’t need to manually activate the wallet. The first transfer to your wallet address will create the account on-chain.
Transfers
Use the Transfer Asset endpoint for Aptos transfers:
- Native APT: Use
kind: Native with amount in octas (1 APT = 100,000,000 octas)
- Fungible assets: Use the appropriate kind with the asset type address
Transaction expiration
DFNS builds Aptos transactions with a 24-hour expiration: the transaction must be broadcast within 24 hours of being built, otherwise it expires and must be rebuilt and re-signed. This applies to all transactions, including transfers, and gives this much time to sign and broadcast even if the signing infrastructure is temporarily unavailable (for example an unreachable on-prem signer).
SDK integration
For full transaction control, use the DFNS SDK with @aptos-labs/ts-sdk. See the Aptos integration example.
