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Decentralized exchange Uniswap is extending its reach into Layer 2 blockchains, becoming the preferred DEX on X Layer – an Ethereum-compatible blockchain developed by crypto exchange OKX. This move strengthens Uniswap’s position in the low-cost, high-speed DeFi landscape.
Thanks to the integration with X Layer, users now gain direct access to Uniswap’s broad ecosystem – including crypto token pair trading and liquidity pools – with low transaction fees typical of Layer 2 networks and no interface fees collected by Uniswap Labs.

No platform fees, only L2 gas fees

Uniswap protocol representatives confirmed that swaps will only incur Layer 2 gas fees. Uniswap Labs, the company behind the protocol, will not charge any additional fees – offering users maximum efficiency.

X Layer: Ethereum L2 Connected with OKX Wallet

Launched on April 15, 2024, X Layer operates using Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) technology and is fully integrated with OKX’s infrastructure. The goal is to streamline asset transfers and enable smooth interaction between the exchange and the Layer 2 blockchain.
According to DeFiLlama, Uniswap currently holds around $4.4 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), solidifying its position as the largest and most dominant decentralized exchange on the market.
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams stated that the partnership is expected to significantly improve Uniswap’s operational performance and increase protocol liquidity. Similarly, OKX founder Star Xu called this collaboration “a cornerstone of phase two expansion,” aiming to interconnect major DeFi protocols.

CEX Meets DEX: A Converging Trend
This development highlights a growing trend – centralized exchanges are increasingly integrating decentralized services directly into their user ecosystems.
For instance, Coinbase launched its own Layer 2 blockchain called Base in 2023, quickly gaining traction among developers and traders. By January 2024, Base reportedly accounted for 80% of Uniswap’s monthly active traders, according to data from Token Terminal.
Following this example, Gate.io announced the launch of Gate Layer in September 2025 – a high-performance Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack and secured by GateChain (its Layer 1). Gate Layer is now considered a central pillar of Gate.io’s Web3 ecosystem, including its on-chain trading and liquidity products.

Uniswap is not only solidifying its role as the dominant DEX, but also shaping the future of crypto infrastructure — blending speed, security, and decentralization in a new generation of interconnected platforms.

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