Rohan K Mohanta and Jayesh Krishna, Second year, B Tech Department of Computer Science and Engineering students of School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS), have showcased exceptional innovation and technical excellence on both national and global platforms.
Their project, Aptex Wallet, delivered a standout performance at the Build on Aptos – Delhi Edition and went on to secure a major global win at the Aptos Ctrl + Move International Hackathon, held virtually over two months. Competing against 200+ international teams, the team—Soul Society—was awarded the Nodit “Most Innovative Solution” title, along with a cash prize of $500.
Bridging Web2 Simplicity with Web3 Innovation
The idea for Aptex Wallet was inspired by a clear usability gap between Web3 wallets like MetaMask and everyday Web2 payment apps such as GPay. While Web3 transactions depend on long and complex wallet addresses, Web2 payments are intuitive and human-friendly.
To bridge this gap, Rohan K. Mohanta and Jayesh Krishna introduced UPI ID and QR-code–based payments for blockchain wallets, eliminating the need to verify lengthy public keys. They further enhanced the product by integrating familiar Web2 features such as Autopay, Request Money, Invoices, and Smart Bill Splitting, bringing much-needed convenience into the Web3 ecosystem.
By mapping blockchain addresses to simple UPI-style IDs, Aptex Wallet makes crypto transactions as easy and error-free as sending money via UPI—significantly improving usability and accessibility.
Building Under Pressure: From Idea to Execution
At the Build on Aptos – Delhi Edition, the team began by understanding the hackathon track and aligning their idea closely with the theme. Within the first hour, Rohan and Jayesh finalised the core concept and features, divided responsibilities, and set strict timelines.
Through continuous coordination and regular progress updates, they successfully integrated the frontend interface, smart contracts, blockchain infrastructure, and multiple features within the 24-hour hackathon window.
Rohan K Mohanta and Jayesh Krishna, Second year B Tech CSE students of SRM University–AP, have showcased exceptional innovation and technical excellence on both national and global platforms.
Their project, Aptex Wallet, delivered a standout performance at the Build on Aptos – Delhi Edition and went on to secure a major global win at the Aptos Ctrl + Move International Hackathon, held virtually over two months. Competing against 200+ international teams, the team—Soul Society—was awarded the Nodit “Most Innovative Solution” title, along with a cash prize of $500.
Bridging Web2 Simplicity with Web3 Innovation
The idea for Aptex Wallet was inspired by a clear usability gap between Web3 wallets like MetaMask and everyday Web2 payment apps such as GPay. While Web3 transactions depend on long and complex wallet addresses, Web2 payments are intuitive and human-friendly.
To bridge this gap, Rohan K. Mohanta and Jayesh Krishna introduced UPI ID and QR-code–based payments for blockchain wallets, eliminating the need to verify lengthy public keys. They further enhanced the product by integrating familiar Web2 features such as Autopay, Request Money, Invoices, and Smart Bill Splitting, bringing much-needed convenience into the Web3 ecosystem.
By mapping blockchain addresses to simple UPI-style IDs, Aptex Wallet makes crypto transactions as easy and error-free as sending money via UPI—significantly improving usability and accessibility.
Building Under Pressure: From Idea to Execution
At the Build on Aptos – Delhi Edition, the team began by understanding the hackathon track and aligning their idea closely with the theme. Within the first hour, Rohan and Jayesh finalised the core concept and features, divided responsibilities, and set strict timelines.
Through continuous coordination and regular progress updates, they successfully integrated the frontend interface, smart contracts, blockchain infrastructure, and multiple features within the 24-hour hackathon window.
Competing on a Global Stage
Participating in the Aptos Ctrl + Move International Hackathon was both exciting and motivating. As their second international hackathon, the students approached the competition with confidence, learning from past experiences and believing strongly in the uniqueness and real-world value of their solution—earning them recognition in the “Most Innovative Solution” category.
Institutional Support that Made a Difference
For the Delhi hackathon, SRM University–AP extended strong institutional support. The Dean facilitated travel and accommodation and granted On-Duty class leave, enabling the students to represent the university without academic constraints.
As the international hackathon was conducted online, no logistical support was required; however, the strong academic foundation and innovation-driven culture at SRM AP played a key role in their success.
This double victory underscores the world-class talent, creativity, and problem-solving excellence nurtured at SRM University–AP.
Congratulations to Rohan K Mohanta and Jayesh Krishna for setting new benchmarks in Web3 innovation!
