Uniswap has officially launched on OKX’s X Layer, expanding its multi-chain presence on an Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Layer 2 built by OKX. The deployment followed Uniswap governance, with token holders approving via a temperature check and a snapshot vote, and leverages X Layer’s EVM compatibility to minimize contract changes. This move broadens access to Uniswap’s automated market maker for major token swaps and liquidity provision, benefiting X Layer users with faster, cheaper trades. X Layer, launched in 2024 and built with Polygon’s Chain Development Kit, uses a zkEVM rollup to bundle transactions off-chain and settle on Ethereum Mainnet, reducing gas fees and speeding confirmations.
The deployment enables Uniswap v3’s features like concentrated liquidity for capital efficiency on X Layer. It follows Uniswap’s presence on Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon, but gains access to OKX’s established exchange user base. Data from analytics shows Uniswap processes billions in weekly volume across chains, and the X Layer integration aims to capture a portion of that activity with a native DeFi experience. Users connect self-custody wallets like MetaMask and, after adding the correct RPC details, access the Uniswap interface at app.uniswap.org with the interface auto-detecting the connected chain and liquidity pools on X Layer.
Industry observers view the move as a win for Layer 2 viability, underscoring the need for strong DeFi primitives on ecosystems seeking mainstream traction. The integration could influence liquidity, trading volume, and total value locked on X Layer, while regulatory trends favor self-custody and on-chain settlement. The partnership strengthens X Layer’s position in the competitive scaling landscape and signals the broader trend toward seamless, multi-chain interoperability. Ultimately, Uniswap on X Layer makes sophisticated DeFi tools more accessible to a global audience.
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