The CEO of OKX Star XU says offline at the X-layer, that the company’s strategic priorities are the establishment of open blockchain networks. He confirmed that the Ethereum Layer 2 rollup X layer will become the basic infrastructure for OKX wallets and Exchange.
Three phases of X-layer
Xu had a three-stage roadmap. Phase 1 includes stub coins such as Tether (USDT) and USDG. The exchange has already partnered with Tether to connect the USDT0 to the X-layer, wallet, and exchange. Phase 2 links large Defi protocols such as Aave, Uniswap, Balancer, and ChainLink. In fact, it’s a move to open tier X lending, trade and Oracle services. Phase 3 will launch an incentive program. Therefore, developers and projects operating in the X-Tier will be rewarded by the Vision Fund, the 100 million fund provided by OKX.
The role of the Vision Fund
This $100 million investment fund is called the OKX Vision Fund and allows multiple incentives. It helps you get started with startups, protocols and teams developing the X-layer ecosystem. Xu argued that the fund demonstrates OKX’s long-term technology development commitment, rather than a short-term for-profit organization.
The X layer is an Ethereum Layer 2 rollup. Saves costs and increases speed and interoperability. Used together with the Particle Network Wallet Tool and the ZKSTACK Security Module. OKX/OKB tokens are now X-layer gas tokens. X layers are integrated with OKX wallets and exchanges. Users receive stable access to cross-chain swaps, stablecoins and defi apps.
Market location
OKX is the second largest global trade volume. The X-layer approach also improves Web3 and distributed finance. Tether, aave, and uniswap are associated with increased liquidity and adoption. OKX is a competitor of Binance and Coinbase in Layer 2 competition for Vision Fund.
OKX faces regulatory issues. They suspended their withdrawal in 2020 and 2021 and gave up mainland China. Currently headquartered in Hong Kong and Malta, global regulations can still make a difference. On October 2, 2025, Layer X will be in Phase 1. USDT integration is active. Defi works with Aave, Uniswap, Balancer, and ChainLink. After this, an incentive scheme arises. Xu called the new money chain the X layer. It is a hybrid of Stablecoins, Defi, and Web3, running on one scalable platform.
