CryptoMedium•8 October 2026•
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Aptos Foundation Pledges Permanent Lock of 210 Million APT Tokens
Key Facts
1Aptos Foundation pledged never to sell or distribute 210 million APT tokens by locking them permanently.
2The permanently staked tokens will continue to earn staking rewards despite being non-distributable.
The Aptos Foundation pledged never to sell or distribute 210 million APT tokens by locking them permanently within the network. AMBCrypto reported on October 8, 2026, that this commitment effectively removes these tokens from potential circulating supply without technically burning them.
The permanently locked tokens will continue to earn staking rewards despite being non-distributable, which the foundation plans to use to supplement its operations. This move is intended to reduce long-term sell pressure and demonstrate a commitment to ecosystem stability, noting that the foundation held approximately 37% of APT tokens at the network's launch.