Aptos launches Encrypted Mempool: How does it work?

Aptos has launched its Encrypted Mempool feature on mainnet, allowing users to hide pending transaction details until validators finalize their order, as its native APT token fell more than 11% over 24 hours. Aptos has launched Encrypted Mempool on mainnet, protecting transaction details until validators finalize their ordering process. Users can activate transaction encryption individually, while sender addresses and network fees remain publicly visible throughout. Aptos says the system adds approximately 20 milliseconds of latency in tests involving 50 validators. Encrypted transactions require twice the base minimum gas price, alongside additional charges for decrypting transaction payloads.