Uniswap will launch on OKX’s X layer, allowing zero-fee swaps and access to native markets such as xBTC. USDTand USDG Directly through the app and wallet.
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- Uniswap currently runs on OKX’s X layer and can provide swaps and liquidity through apps, wallets, and APIs.
- There are no interface fees for swaps. Transaction costs are as low as $0.01 and xBTC is supported. USDTand USDG.
- With this launch, OKX users will have direct access to Uniswap liquidity on the Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 network.
Uniswap runs on X Layer, OKX’s Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 network, expanding its reach across low-cost blockchain environments and deepening its multi-chain presence.
The launch was confirmed in a January 16 post on X by Uniswap (Uni) states that users can now exchange tokens directly through Uniswap web apps, wallets, and trading APIs, providing liquidity and exploring the X layer.
Zero interface fees and native markets
Uniswap will have zero interface fees on the X Layer at launch, making swaps cheap across the app. Users have instant access to core markets such as: USDG Alongside native trading pairs such as xBTC and xBTC, other major stablecoins are also included. USDT.
📢 @Uniswap is live on X Layer.
Access abundant liquidity, low-cost DeFi, and institutional-level trading with:
• xBTC native trading pair, USDTand new X-layer tokens
• Proven security and risk management
• Bridge to X layer with zero friction
• Integration with… pic.twitter.com/fhltGKa— X Layer (@XLayerOfficial) January 16, 2026
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X Layer is a zkEVM-based network that went live in 2024 and is designed to work closely with the OKX ecosystem. The network eliminates the hassle of bridging between multiple blockchains and allows users to trade and transfer assets on-chain.
OKX said the Uniswap integration will bring deep liquidity, low trading costs and institutional-grade trading infrastructure to X Layer. The exchange says swaps on its network cost just a few cents while maintaining established security standards.
For OKX, the launch is part of a broader push to blend access to centralized exchanges with decentralized trading infrastructure. Community reaction to X has been overwhelmingly positive, with users stating that it has made DeFi products easier to access and enables more seamless on-chain execution for OKX’s global user base.
This deployment is in line with Uniswap’s strategy to scale across its Layer 2 network to reduce costs and improve user experience, while keeping transactions accessible from a single interface.
Part of broader expansion drive
This release comes on the heels of several recent updates to Uniswap. The government approved the incineration of 100 million people. Uni Token provision from the Treasury and removal of interface fees in late December 2025.
Additionally, Uniswap is increasing its integration with new networks such as Monad, Ledger wallets, and the introduction of fiat currencies like Revolut.
With X-layer support, Uniswap continues to focus on low-cost transactions and easy access across multiple networks, while OKX adds major DeFi protocols to its Layer 2 services.
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