Aptos Logs 133K Wallets, 558K Transactions in Osaka Expo Week One—Is Adoption

Aptos has taken a bold step toward mainstream blockchain adoption with its official debut as the digital wallet provider for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

In just its first week at the event, the platform processed more than 558,000 transactions and registered an impressive 133,000 new user accounts—a milestone that shows there is growing public engagement with blockchain technology.

One week in. Six months to go 🫡🇯🇵

Aptos is bringing the vibes as the digital wallet of @expo2025_japan!

558K+ transactions. 133K+ new accounts.
Aptos isn't just scaling—we're out to make history 💪

Catch more Opening Week alpha from the growing Aptos community 🧵 https://t.co/Gq2yXW1Top

— Aptos (@Aptos) April 23, 2025

The Expo, known for its global cultural and technological exhibitions, offers attendees a unique blend of physical and digital experiences.

Each pavilion—showcasing diverse work from countries, artists, and futurists—features soulbound NFT stamps, digitally collectible via the Aptos wallet.

These stamps act as mementos tied to a user’s experience and cannot be transferred, aligning with the soulbound concept of representing personal, non-tradable achievements.

Aptos celebrated the launch on social media, posting on X: “Six months to go. Aptos is bringing the vibes as the digital wallet of @expo2025_japan! 558K+ transactions. 133K+ new accounts. Aptos isn’t just scaling—we’re out to make history.”

SBI Group to Issue NFTs Built on XRP Ledger for Expo

Japan’s SBI Group is planning to issuing NFTs built on XRP Ledger during the event in Osaka.

According to marketing material released before the event, those attending the upcoming Expo will receive exclusive NFTs of “MYAKU-MYAKU,” which is the official character of the Expo.

This latest initiative marks an important moment not only for Aptos but for the broader Web3 ecosystem.

By removing technical barriers and creating a seamless, user-friendly onboarding process, Aptos allows millions to interact with blockchain-based assets—many for the first time.

“As the blockchain provider of Expo Osaka, Digital Wallet, millions will discover on-chain tech on Aptos. Best part? No web3 expertise needed,” the platform emphasized.

“Take these NFT passport stamps. The wallet effortlessly captures memories—soulbound innovation that simply works.”

This interaction with on-chain technology could be the key to unlocking mass adoption. Rather than requiring users to understand complex wallet setups or gas fees, Aptos abstracts the technicalities, focusing instead on meaningful engagement and utility.

As Expo 2025 continues to draw visitors from around the world, the success of at the event may offer a glimpse into a future where blockchain integration is not only accepted but expected in mainstream experiences.