Hassan Maishera
TL;DR
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Aave has expanded to X Layer, OKX’s Ethereum Layer 2.
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The launch would give OKX Wallet users direct access to onchain lending within the wallet.
Aave Now Live on OKX’s X Layer
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced on Monday that Aave has launched on X Layer, its Ethereum layer-2 network. This launch will enable lending for OKX Wallet users.
Onchain capital without the friction: @Aave is live on X Layer inside @Wallet
— OKX (@okx) March 30, 2026
Supply assets, borrow against collateral & earn yield with 6 dedicated eModes offering up to 88% LTV.
No bridging, fragmented workflows, or trade-offs on control.
Details: https://t.co/Smujp1DBY5 pic.twitter.com/QIDVCuhib5
OKX added that the deployment allows OKX Wallet users to supply assets, borrow against collateral, and earn compounding yield directly on the network. Users can gain access to Aave with no separate wallet setup or bridging required.
Aave is one of the leading DeFi lending protocols in the crypto space. The protocol currently has nearly $24 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL).
OKX added that Aave’s deployment marks a "meaningful step forward" with a top-tier lending protocol expanding to deepen liquidity.
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs, stated that,
"By expanding to X Layer, Aave connects its liquidity to a growing ecosystem of users and applications, making it easier to earn, borrow, and build applications on the network."
Thanks to this launch, users can supply assets — including USDT0, USDG, GHO, xBTC, xETH, xSOL, xBETH, and xOKSOL — to earn yield that compounds automatically without giving up custody.
Furthermore, OKX users can borrow USDT0, USDG, GHO, xBTC, xETH, or xSOL against collateral, without a credit check or intermediary, per the post. X Layer has launched six "eModes," calibrated to its asset ecosystem, to offer up to 88% loan-to-value for liquid staking pairs, OKX said.
This latest development comes as OKX intensifies efforts to compete with Coinbase and Binance by integrating DeFi features directly into its core wallet product.
Earlier this month, OKX launched an in-app social networking feature, Orbit, allowing traders to discuss markets, host livestreams, and execute trades in real time. In November 2025, OKX launched in-wallet DEX trading, offering users improved access to decentralized markets on Base, Solana and X Layer.
