OKX and Polygon Jointly Launch zkEVM Layer2 Network X Layer
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On November 15, OKX announced the launch of the X Layer testnet in collaboration with Polygon Labs. This network is a brand new upgrade version of OKBC, which will use OKX's platform token OKB as the native token to pay for gas fees on the network.据悉, X Layer is a high-performance and high-security Layer2 network developed based on Ethereum zero-knowledge proof technology, and developers can use Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK) to build the ecosystem.
X Layer was designed with global developers in mind from the outset. They hope that anyone can build applications on its chain ecosystem to drive the development of Web3's future. X Layer will connect OKX's 50 million+ users with Polygon and even Ethereum communities to attract builders from DeFi, enterprises, and other vertical fields.
In addition, as part of the collaboration between OKX and Polygon Labs, OKX will serve as a core contributor to Polygon CDK and invest significant engineering resources to enhance the technology stack of Ethereum scaling solutions. X Layer will serve as a new type of local network for OKX, providing users and developers with the world's largest blockchain ecosystem. OKX's platform token OKB will serve as the native token of X Layer, used to pay for gas fees on the network.
As a more advanced Layer2 network that is friendly to builders, creators, and Web3 enthusiasts, X Layer utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to ensure high security and scalability while reducing user trading costs. The network is compatible with Ethereum EVM, allowing developers to seamlessly and securely deploy EVM-based dApps, and connect more smart contracts, wallets, and tools.
OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau stated: "X Layer is key infrastructure for us to bring users into the Web3 world. This highly scalable and flexible network is ideal for developers who can build user-friendly world-class Web3 applications on X Layer while maintaining interoperability with other networks and ecosystems. Through our collaboration with Polygon Labs, we hope to work with the developer community to build more use cases in the future to drive the mass adoption of Web3 globally."
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal stated: "The X Layer network provides developers with an affordable and friendly platform to create more diversified decentralized applications for users, while also driving the seamless connection of OKX's massive community with the Polygon and Ethereum ecosystems. Polygon CDK technology is a major technological leap that enables developers to easily design and deploy zero-knowledge proof Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum. In the future, networks deployed based on Polygon CDK will interoperate and coexist with other zero-knowledge proof-driven Layer2 networks in the Polygon CDK ecosystem. We are excited to partner with the OKX team to advance the implementation of Polygon CDK technology and the X Layer network."
据悉, Polygon CDK was launched at the end of August, allowing enterprises and developers to launch zero-knowledge proof-based Layer2 solutions on Ethereum, providing unlimited scalability and unified liquidity. Currently, some technology companies have announced plans to establish Ethereum ZK L2s, including the largest blockchain in the Polkadot ecosystem—Astar, the first public chain in the Cosmos ecosystem—Canto, Gnosis Pay, Palm, and IDEX. In the coming weeks, OKX and Polygon Labs will announce more details about the collaboration and upcoming developer events.
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