Reliance Jio has begun rolling out a blockchain-based rewards program on the Aptos network, positioning the effort inside its consumer services rather than on exchanges. Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs confirmed the partnership, framing it as a large-scale, real-world deployment for Jio’s nationwide base.
Jio taps Aptos for on-platform rewards
India’s largest mobile operator will use Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain, to distribute digital rewards natively within Jio apps and services. The companies highlighted network performance and cost efficiency as reasons for the choice, signaling a focus on seamless consumer flows.
Coverage stresses utility over speculation, with rewards designed for engagement inside Jio’s ecosystem. Reporting to date does not describe exchange listings or secondary-market mechanics. Instead, it points to on-platform earning and redemption tied to Jio’s services.
Aptos cast the move as a flagship enterprise deployment, citing its production-ready stack and prior payments work. That message aligns with the project’s positioning around throughput and developer tooling for mainstream apps.
Beta activity reaches roughly 9.4 million users
Jio’s program is already in public testing, with multiple reports placing beta participation near 9.4 million users. Those figures indicate at-scale trials ahead of broader rollout, reflecting telecom-grade load rather than a small pilot.
Local tech pressechoed the launch framing on October 16, underscoring that Jio is layering rewards across its digital services to deepen retention. The emphasis remained on reach and product integration rather than token trading.
Industry newsfeeds amplified the same user-count detail and timeline, pointing to continuing ramp-up instead of a one-day switch-on. Together, the accounts portray a stepwise path from beta to scale.
What is confirmed—and what Jio hasn’t said yet
Today’s confirmation covers the Aptos partnership, the rewards model, and active beta operations. It does not include a formal white paper, a token contract reference, or a public exchange roadmap. As a result, reporting characterizes the initiative as an on-platform rewards system rather than a tradable crypto launch.
Neither Jio nor Aptos has detailed transfer rules between users, interoperability with other chains, or cross-border availability. Current coverage limits the scope to Jio’s services and Indian users during beta. Further technical documentation would clarify redemption logic and custody.
Official posts suggest more specifics will follow as testing expands. Until then, the clearest public signals remain Aptos’ confirmation, mainstream tech reports, and consistent beta metrics across industry outlets.