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DeFi lending has come a long way, but the customer experience can still feel fragmented, with complicated protocols and challenges such as limited liquidity and unproven security on some chains. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major step forward in closing that gap: Aave - the world's most trusted DeFi lending protocol - is coming to X Layer, OKX's high-performance Layer 2.

Today we're seeing all kinds of decentralized applications (DApps) that make use of smart contracts to offer revolutionary levels of transparency, security, and autonomy. Unfortunately, they tend to operate in silos — sheltered from the ongoing catalysts of real-time events. That's where blockchain oracles like Pyth come in.

The crypto space has witnessed a remarkable variety of new token standards and exciting innovations. For example, the emergence of BRC-20 brought new possibilities to the Bitcoin network. Now, Ethereum has ERC-4337, which promises exciting new possibilities for the Ethereum ecosystem and wider Web3 adoption. Read on to find out more.

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way we think about trust, security and value transfer. However, one of the challenges facing blockchain networks is their limited interoperability. Each bl

Most people in the crypto industry are familiar with the concept of decentralized oracles. Originally introduced by Chainlink (LINK), a decentralized oracle network delivers external data to the block

Cryptocurrency mining is an essential process that secures and verifies transactions within a blockchain network. Miners use computational power to solve complex mathematical problems, validate transa

Bitcoin ordinals took the Web3 world by storm following their introduction in January 2023. The adoption of ordinals has been massive, with millions of inscriptions being created in the few months since launch.

Many believe that Polygon 2.0 could significantly change the landscape for decentralized application (DApp) development, opening up DApps to a wider global audience. The latest iteration of the technology is faster, cheaper, and more scalable than ever.

Blockchain technology has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize virtually every industry in some way. However, in order for blockchains to function efficiently, they require trusted and reliable data sources. This is where blockchain oracles come in.

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way we conduct transactions and store data securely. However, one major challenge that blockchain faces is scalability . As the number of users and transactions on a blockchain network increases, the system becomes slower and more expensive. This scalability challenge has hindered the widespread adoption of blockchain technology in various industries.

An initial public offering (IPO) is the process of a private company offering its shares to the public for the first time, allowing anyone to buy a stake in the company. This usually occurs when a company is looking to raise capital to fund its growth and expansion plans. IPOs have become increasingly popular among cryptocurrency firms in recent years, as they seek to gain mainstream recognition and credibility. This beginner’s guide will explore the IPO process and provide insights into how cryptocurrency firms can go public.

Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, took the crypto world by storm back in 2021. Since then, we’ve seen countless NFT collections launched all over the world. Around that time, one of the biggest and most popular collections to date emerged. The collection was called Bored Ape Yacht Club, and today, it's among the most valuable collections in the NFT world. This guide will explain what Bored Ape Yacht Club is and why it is so popular. It will also explain the Bored Ape ecosystem and how it works.

__Authored by Sally Gu, researcher @OKX Ventures__ ## TL; DR Blockchain oracles were in the crypto spotlight in 2023, but what long-term potential does the technology have? OKX Ventures' view is that

Without a doubt, one of the biggest trends in the cryptocurrency industry throughout 2021 has been nonfungible tokens. Prices of blockchain-based collectibles, artwork, GameFi assets and other virtual items have gone through the roof — leaving many on the sidelines scratching their heads. In this OKX Insights in-depth examination, we look closely at the NFT phenomenon and the value propositions of the most successful collections. 

Our core focus with X Layer is giving you greater freedom and variety in DeFi protocols, payments, and real-world applications, while building a leading global public network. On September 26, Global Dollar (USDG), the trusted stablecoin from Paxos, went live on X Layer, OKX’s high-performance Layer 2 network - which enabled global customers on OKX to deposit and withdraw USDG.

Today, we're excited to announce that X Layer has joined the Chainlink Scale program and selected the Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as our canonical cross-chain infrastructure.

Decentralized autonomous organizations are fast becoming the favored governance model of the crypto-native. From decentralized finance protocols to collectors of digital artwork and legal experts specializing in crypto-related matters, distributed decision-making is evolving and threatening to make traditional, top-down organizational models obsolete.

Just as Jules Verne imagined the moon landings more than a century before Apollo 11 made its historic touchdown and HG Wells foresaw the atomic bomb decades ahead of its real-world creation, technological progress often turns science fiction into science fact. The number of online virtual worlds launched over the last decade suggests we're closer than ever to another once-far-fetched idea escaping the pages of literature to become a reality. The so-called “metaverse” may soon be upon us, and with it'll arrive new forms of social interaction, economic possibilities, online experiences, and creative avenues.

You might have heard about decentralized exchange (DEX) and are wondering what they are, as well as how they are different from centralized exchanges (CEX). In this article, we will demytify the DEX l

Navigating the Ethereum blockchain, with its vast number of transactions and intricate smart contracts, requires a reliable guide. To many, Etherscan is the answer. The tool offers insights into transaction histories, unraveling the complexities of smart contracts and providing a professional lens into the workings of the decentralized financial landscape. Read on as we explore the functionalities and advantages brought by Etherscan.