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Layer2
DeFi
Uniswap on X Layer: Fast, Low-Cost DeFi with Deep Liquidity
Uniswap, DeFi’s leading decentralized exchange trusted by millions, is now live on X Layer, our high-performance Layer-2 blockchain. This integration gives our customers in-app access to fast, low-cost access to deep markets at a low cost, and with seamless trading across thousands of assets within the OKX ecosystem.
Jan 16, 2026
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Layer2
Blockchain
DeFi
Aave on X Layer: The New Standard for DeFi Lending
DeFi lending has come a long way, but the customer experience can still feel fragmented, with complicated protocols and challenges such as limited liquidity and unproven security on some chains. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major step forward in closing that gap: Aave - the world's most trusted DeFi lending protocol - is coming to X Layer, OKX's high-performance Layer 2.
Jan 15, 2026
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CeDeFi Trading Is Now Live — A Step Toward a Unified Market Infrastructure
By Star Xu, Founder of OKX OKX was built to make global markets accessible through reliable and transparent technology. CeDeFi trading extends that mission — combining the efficiency of centralized infrastructure with the openness of decentralized networks.
Nov 26, 2025
Intermediate
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Web3
Smoother Funds Transfers, Smarter Tracking
We've improved how you operate onchain, from how you move funds to how you track opportunities. Here's what's new. 1. Seamless Transfers with OKX Exchange-Wallet Connect Moving funds between your OKX Exchange and OKX Wallet used to mean an eight-step process every time: copying addresses, toggling between apps, and confirming repeatedly. Exchange-Wallet Connect cuts that down to a one-time setup that permanently links your accounts.
Nov 18, 2025
Intermediate
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Web3
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Security
Is a paper wallet right for you? The pros and cons of using a paper wallet
When it comes to safely storing your crypto, it’s widely recommended to withdraw your coins from an exchange and store them in a personal wallet, as the crypto industry has a saying — not your keys, not your coins. When it comes to choosing the type of wallet you wish to store your crypto in, there's a wide selection, such as hot wallets or cold storage — which are also known as offline storage wallets.
Nov 25, 2025
Beginners
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