Quicknode

October 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Quicknode is excited to announce a collaboration with OKX to launch and provide infrastructure support for X Layer, a new Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network designed to power the next generation of decentralized applications across DeFi, gaming, and consumer Web3.

This partnership combines OKX’s global ecosystem and liquidity with Quicknode’s proven blockchain infrastructure to create a fast, secure, and scalable environment for developers building the future of on-chain experiences.

Quicknode is among the first infrastructure partners supporting the future of Web3 on X Layer, a high-performance Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 network built by OKX.

About X Layer

X Layer is an Ethereum Layer 2 network built to achieve massive scalability while maintaining Ethereum’s security. The network provides builders with the performance and flexibility they need without compromising trust or compatibility.

Key Benefits of X Layer

• High Throughput and Low Fees — X Layer can process up to 5,000 transactions per second with near-zero gas costs, giving developers room to scale complex dApps efficiently.

• ZK-Powered Security — X Layer inherits Ethereum’s security while using off-chain computation for speed and efficiency.

• EVM Compatibility — Developers can deploy existing smart contracts and use familiar tools like Hardhat, Truffle, and MetaMask with no changes required.

• OKB as Gas — The network uses OKB, OKX’s native token, for gas payments, directly connecting builders to OKX’s global ecosystem of users, liquidity, and DeFi integrations.

Powered by Quicknode

By building on Quicknode’s X Layer endpoints, developers gain access to high-performance RPC infrastructure optimized for speed, reliability, and scale. Quicknode ensures minimal latency, consistent uptime, and full API coverage across X Layer’s toolkit.

Quicknode’s infrastructure stack handles more than 300 billion API requests per month across 70+ blockchains, delivering industry-leading response times and 99.99% uptime. This performance foundation helps developers build and scale with confidence on X Layer.

Get Started on X Layer

With X Layer Mainnet now live in the Quicknode dashboard, developers can begin building immediately.

1. Sign Up — Create a Quicknode account or log in to your existing one.

2. Start Building — Deploy your smart contracts or dApps on X Layer using Quicknode endpoints.

3. Learn More — Visit https://www.quicknode.com/docs/xlayer or web3.okx.com/xlayer for official developer documentation.

If you are building or scaling an on-chain product, talk to the Quicknode team about custom enterprise-grade Layer 2 and Rollup infrastructure designed for your success.