The Aptos Foundation has made an investment in Universal Health Token to boost the integration of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in decentralized healthcare solutions.
As stated in a press release, the Aptos Foundation, which operates as a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting the development of the Aptos layer 1 blockchain, has provided an “undisclosed investment” as part of its ongoing initiative to support real-world applications that highlight the capabilities of blockchain technology.
Universal Health Token, often referred to as UHT, is a company based in Singapore that is behind the Proof-of-Health protocol, which merges AI-driven health tracking with blockchain technology.
This Web3 initiative employs a gamified approach to healthcare through its main partner, GOQii, rewarding users for participating in healthy activities. These rewards can be exchanged for digital services and products related to healthcare. GOQii was the pioneering app in health and fitness to integrate UHT rewards.
By leveraging behavioral science, blockchain, and AI, UHT aims to empower individuals to manage their health data while motivating them to adopt healthier lifestyles via incentives.
While the announcement did not detail the technical aspects of the integration, UHT’s CEO Agastya Samat confirmed that Universal Health Token will be launching on the Aptos blockchain.
“With Aptos’s scalable infrastructure and developer-focused ecosystem, we’re ushering in a new era of healthcare, driven by user-owned health data. From dynamic insurance to tokenized rewards for healthy behaviors, we’re making preventive care more accessible, rewarding, and tailored to individuals. The support from Aptos across product, ecosystem, and growth makes them the ideal partner to help realize this vision.”
UHT CEO Agastya Samat
Thanks to the investment from the Aptos Foundation, UHT intends to enhance its infrastructure, broaden its global reach, and expedite partnerships, particularly as it strengthens its integration with gamified engagement tools and AI functionalities.
The protocol has already gained backing from various prominent players in the Web3 space, including Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and other funds focused on digital health.
Last year, UHT launched a quiz-based game called ‘Health Adventure by UHT’ on Telegram in collaboration with GOQii.
In other news, Aptos is making waves in traditional finance as well. On March 6, asset manager Bitwise submitted an application for an Aptos ETF to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If it receives approval, this would be the first fund providing traditional investors direct access to APT, the native token of the Aptos blockchain.