The Aptos Foundation has invested in Universal Health Token to accelerate the use of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in decentralized healthcare solutions.
According to a press release shared with crypto.news, Aptos Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the development of the Aptos layer 1 blockchain, has made an “undisclosed investment” as a part of Aptos’ ongoing effort to support real-world applications that showcase the potential of blockchain technology.
Universal Health Token, or UHT, is a Singapore-based firm behind the Proof-of-Health protocol, an initiative that combines AI-powered health tracking with blockchain.
The Web3 project introduces a gamified approach to healthcare through its primary partner, GOQii, offering rewards to users for engaging in healthy behaviour. These rewards can be redeemed for digital services and healthcare-related products. GOQii was the first full health and fitness app to add UHT rewards.
By combining behavioral science, blockchain, and AI, UHT hopes to empower people to take control of their health data while encouraging them to adopt healthier lifestyles through incentives.
Although the announcement did not specify the technical details of the integration, UHT CEO Agastya Samat confirmed in a comment to crypto.news that Universal Health Token will be launching on Aptos.
“With Aptos’s scalable infrastructure and developer-first ecosystem, we’re pioneering a new era of healthcare, powered by user-owned health data. From dynamic insurance to tokenized loyalty for healthy behaviors, we’re making preventive care more accessible, rewarding, and personalized. Aptos’ support across product, ecosystem, and growth makes them the perfect chain to support bringing this vision to life.”
UHT CEO Agastya Samat
With this investment from the Aptos Foundation, UHT plans to scale its infrastructure, expand global access, and fast-track partnerships, especially as it deepens integration with gamified engagement tools and AI features.
The protocol has already secured support from several high-profile Web3 players, including Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and other digital health-focused funds.
Last year, UHT launched a quiz-driven game ‘Health Adventure by UHT’ on Telegram in partnership with GOQii.
In related news, Aptos is making headlines in traditional finance circles. On March 6, asset manager Bitwise filed for an Aptos ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If approved, it would be the first fund to give traditional investors direct exposure to APT, the native token of the Aptos blockchain.
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