Aptos launches private beta for decentralized storage platform Shelby

Aptos Labs has launched a private beta for Shelby, a decentralized storage platform developed with Jump. The company said Shelby is optimized for AI workloads and targets sub-second data read speeds. Three companies are already using the platform in live operations. Shelby verifies data integrity through Aptos smart contracts, while APT is used for network transaction fees and related functions.