Gaming community startup STAN partners with Aptos Labs to launch esports platform

STAN, a gaming community startup headquartered in Bengaluru, has partnered with Aptos Labs to unveil an esports and influencer fandom platform tailored for India's 500 million gamers. The partnership signals the convergence of gaming and Web3 technology to open up a realm of possibilities for both players and creators alike. 

STAN has a user base of 1 million Monthly Active Users (MAU), with 75 per cent D30 retention rate of 2,50,000 users engaging in Web3 activity. In addition to increased popularity and value to the nation’s gamers, STAN joins Guardianlink in Aptos Labs’ strategy to partner with key players in India’s burgeoning gaming industry.

Talking about the partnership, Parth Chadha, Co-Founder of STAN says, “We're thrilled to partner with Aptos, a blockchain platform uniquely positioned to accelerate STAN's growth and innovation. Their exceptional scalability, rock-solid security, and cost-effectiveness are game-changers for our high-volume NFT and gaming needs. Aptos' cutting-edge technology like Move and their commitment to the Indian gaming community further solidify this partnership as a win-win for both parties. We're excited to unlock the full potential of Web3 gaming together”.

Together, STAN will launch an esports platform in partnership with Aptos Labs, enabling India's 500 million gamers to engage with their favorite players and streamers. Mo Shaikh, co-founder & CEO of Aptos Labs, responded saying, “Seeing STAN attract a million users monthly in India really speaks to its impact on the esports world. Together, we’re taking STAN global, making it easier for fans to connect with their esports heroes.”