OKX, renowned for its cryptocurrency trading and Web3 technology, has recently unveiled the public release of its X Layer version. Built on ZK Rollups within Ethereum’s Zero Knowledge (ZK) Layer-2 (L2) system, X Layer aims to facilitate collaborative resource sharing and trading across multiple blockchains using the AggLayer feature. Developed on the Polygon CDK, this innovative platform is set to revolutionize decentralized technologies, particularly in user interaction.

X Layer aims to revolutionize the blockchain landscape by providing fast and cost-effective facilities for millions of users to engage with on-chain applications. Leveraging ZK proofs enhances transaction security and scalability, significantly reducing operational costs. Additionally, its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility simplifies the deployment of existing Ethereum-based dApps with minimal developer input.

Haider Rafique, OKX's CMO, envisions X Layer as an attractive destination for innovative designers, fostering widespread blockchain adoption. He sees X Layer and other L2 chains as integral components of the Web3 ecosystem, facilitating seamless interoperability.

Since its beta launch in November 2023, X Layer has garnered a significant user base, with over 50 Web3 dApps deployed on the testnet. Notable projects like The Graph, Curve, and QuickSwap have contributed to its growing popularity. With its public release, users worldwide can now access over 170 dApps, including OKX crypto transactions, asset transfers, and smart contract interactions.

OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by daily trading volume, manages assets exceeding US$22 billion. The OKX Wallet, known for its broad compatibility with over 90 blockchains, serves as a gateway to the Web3 world, integrating popular DEX and NFT marketplaces.

With a user base exceeding 50 million globally, X Layer enjoys immediate access to a robust audience, providing liquidity from its inception. OKB, OKX's platform token, will function as gas fees on Layer X, further integrating OKB within the OKX ecosystem.

Backed by Polygon’s latest CDK, X Layer bridges the gap between L2 chains and Ethereum development, offering advanced tools for developers to innovate. OKX developers actively contribute to improving Polygon CDK, enhancing the X Layer platform continuously.

Mark Boiron, Polygon's CEO, underscores X Layer's importance in unifying the Web3 ecosystem, emphasizing its role in interconnecting liquidity and users across different blockchain networks, benefiting all participants in the field.

The launch of X Layer marks a new era for blockchain technology, providing programmers, traders, and investors with a convenient platform to explore the opportunities offered by the decentralized technology ecosystem.