Uniswap has officially launched on X Layer, the Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain developed by crypto exchange OKX. This integration marks a significant expansion of the decentralized exchange’s presence across low-cost blockchain environments.
The integration positions Uniswap as the preferred decentralized exchange (DEX) on X Layer. This gives users direct access to Uniswap’s markets, including a wide range of crypto token pairs and liquidity pools. Transactions will benefit from layer-2 transaction costs, and users will not incur interface fees collected by Uniswap Labs.
Analysts have commented on this integration, noting it as a significant milestone in the crypto industry. It enables X Layer’s clients to access various aspects of Uniswap’s markets, including several crypto token pairs and liquidity pools. Information was provided by sources close to the situation who maintained anonymity.
During an interview, a representative from the protocol stated that while swaps will incur layer-2 fees, Uniswap Labs, the software company that created and maintains the Uniswap Protocol, will not charge any fees.
Uniswap's Strategic Expansion in the Crypto Industry
X Layer, a Layer 2 network for Ethereum established by OKX, launched on April 15, 2024. It is designed to coordinate with the Ethereum Virtual Machine to support core DeFi operations. Reports indicate that the network also connects to OKX’s wallet and exchange, streamlining the process for users to transfer their assets into the layer-2 network.
Following this development, sources acknowledge that Uniswap has reinforced its reputation as the largest and most widely preferred decentralized exchange. As of today, the protocol holds approximately $4.4 billion in total value locked, according to reports from DefiLlama.
Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap Labs, commented on the integration, predicting it will boost Uniswap’s operational performance and increase liquidity to the protocol.
Star Xu, the founder and CEO of OKX, stated, "This collaboration is a 'core pillar of phase two' in the company’s three-phase rollout plan, which aims to connect major DeFi protocols and strengthen core infrastructure."
This move by the DEX protocol demonstrates a growing trend where centralized exchanges are increasingly integrating on-chain activity into their user profiles.
Leading Crypto Exchanges Embrace Layer-2 Solutions
As this trend intensifies, reports indicate that Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, launched its own Layer 2 blockchain in February 2023. Its intended purpose was to provide developers with a budget-friendly and secure environment for developing decentralized applications.
By early 2024, officials at Coinbase observed that Base was rapidly gaining traction among decentralized exchange traders, quickly outpacing competitors such as Ethereum and Arbitrum. This statement was confirmed by a report from Token Terminal, a full-stack on-chain data platform that standardizes financial and alternative data for blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps).
By January 2024, Base accounted for approximately 80% of Uniswap’s monthly traders who actively participated in the protocol.
Impressed by this trend, crypto exchange Gate.io decided to follow suit. The exchange announced the introduction of Gate Layer, a high-performance Layer 2 blockchain network built on the OP Stack and secured by GateChain (its Layer 1), in September 2025.
Consequently, Gate.io referred to Gate Layer as the core pillar of its DeFi ecosystem. As part of its broad Web3 strategy, the exchange also introduced on-chain trading and liquidity products to its system.