# OKX

> Faster, better, stronger than your average crypto exchange.

OKX is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading services, including spot and derivatives trading, as well as Web3 solutions.

OKX is a global cryptocurrency exchange known for its trading services and financial products. The platform offers a wide range of features, including spot and derivatives trading, staking services, and a user-friendly interface suitable for both beginners and experienced traders.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2017-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX

## Products

- [OKX Exchange](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): OKX provides a comprehensive trading platform that includes spot trading, futures, perpetual swaps, and options. The exchange also features advanced trading tools, such as trading bots and block trading, alongside savings and staking options through OKX Earn, which allows users to earn passive income on their crypto holdings. (Centralised Exchange, Live, Main Product)
- [OKX Web3 Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): 
OKX Web3 Wallet is a multi-chain self-custodial wallet implementing cross-platform support through browser extensions, mobile applications, and web interfaces. The system facilitates self-custody asset management across multiple blockchain networks including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and Layer 2 protocols. Technical features include hardware wallet integration, decentralized application browser functionality, built-in DEX aggregation for token swaps, and NFT management capabilities. Users maintain control of private keys through standard seed phrase recovery while accessing fiat on-ramp services and cross-chain bridge functionality. (Wallet, Live)
- [OKX Institutional](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): OKX offers a suite of trading, custody, and risk management solutions tailored for institutional cryptocurrency investors. (Custodian, Live)
- [X Layer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): X Layer is a zero-knowledge Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution built using Polygon's Chain Development Kit. The network provides low-cost transactions, maintains Ethereum compatibility, and uses OKB as its native gas token. (L2, Live)
- [OKX DEX](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): OKX DEX is a cross-chain decentralized exchange aggregator that connects to nearly 200 DEXs across multiple blockchains. The platform provides optimal price execution and supports token swaps across 10+ blockchain networks. (DEX Aggregator , Live)
- [OKX API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): OKX API provides REST and WebSocket APIs for cryptocurrency trading and market data access. The API supports trading operations, market data streaming, and account management with comprehensive documentation and SDKs. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [OKX Pay](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): OKX Pay is a smart account payment solution using X Layer network for zero-fee stablecoin transfers. The system enables instant USDC and USDT transactions through multi-signature authentication, supporting peer-to-peer payments via phone numbers, email addresses, QR codes, and payment links. The platform includes merchant payment capabilities through GrabPay SGQR integration in Singapore, converting stablecoins to local currency. Users can bridge assets from Ethereum, TRON, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, and Optimism networks. (Peer to Peer & Remittance, Live)

## Assets

- [OKB (OKB)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): OKB is the utility token of the OKX exchange. It is used to pay trading fees, access token sales, participate in governance, and earn staking rewards on the platform. OKB serves as the native gas token for X Layer, OKX's Ethereum Layer 2 network, where it is required to pay for transactions. (Utility)
- [xBTC (xBTC)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/OKX): xBTC is a wrapped Bitcoin token issued by OKX, backed 1:1 by BTC held in custody. It is used for lending, borrowing, and yield farming across DeFi ecosystems on Solana, Sui, and Aptos without requiring holders to sell their BTC. OKX publishes a proof-of-reserves system to verify that each xBTC is fully backed by real Bitcoin held in custody. (Wrapped Tokens)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.okx.com)
- [Blog](https://www.okx.com/learn/category/blog)
- [Documentation](https://www.okx.com/docs-v5)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.okx.com/help/terms-of-service)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.okx.com/help/privacy-policy-statement)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/okx)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxofficial)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/okx_official)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/OKXOfficial_English)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/okxofficial)

## Relationships

- [OKLink](https://thegrid.id/profiles/ok_link): Subsidiary

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