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What is X Layer?

X Layer is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network, built by OKX on an enhanced Optimism Stack, designed to provide developers with a superior environment for scaling applications. It uses an optimistic rollup architecture where transactions are considered valid by default, with a 7-day challenge period for fraud proofs.

Key Features and Advantages

Full EVM Equivalence

  • Deploy existing Ethereum applications without any code modifications
  • Complete compatibility with standard Ethereum development tools
  • Seamless migration from Ethereum mainnet

Exceptional Performance

  • Support for up to 5,000 transactions per second (TPS)
  • Negligible gas fees for cost-effective transactions
  • 1-second block times for fast execution
  • Immediate transaction finality on L2 for most operations

Battle-Tested Security

  • Leverages robust optimistic rollup architecture
  • Inherits security guarantees of Ethereum
  • Cryptographic fraud proofs when needed
  • All L2 data published to L1, ensuring trustless and censorship-resistant operation

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

  • Conductor high-availability cluster ensures sequencer redundancy
  • 99.9% uptime for production-ready dApps
  • Continuous synchronization between L2 and L1

Network Specifications

  • Technology Stack: Enhanced OP Stack
  • Gas Token: OKB
  • Network Type: EVM-compatible Layer 2
  • Base Chain: Ethereum
  • Consensus: Optimistic Rollup with 7-day challenge period

Architecture Components

  • Virtual Machine: EVM-equivalent
  • Sequencer: Trusted (op-node in sequencer mode with op-geth via Engine API)
  • Bridge Service: Monitors and syncs L1/L2 contract events
  • AggLayer Integration: ZK proof generation for cross-chain settlement

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