A fresh step in decentralised finance is taking shape as Aave rolls out its services on X Layer, an Ethereum layer-2 network developed by OKX. The move may look technical on the surface, but it could make everyday DeFi usage a lot smoother.
X Layer is still a relatively small player, with around $25 million locked on the network. Bringing Aave into the mix changes that dynamic. Users can now lend, borrow, and earn yield directly within the ecosystem, without the extra step of moving assets across chains. For many, that removes one of the biggest pain points in DeFi.
The timing also stands out. Aave recently crossed $1 trillion in cumulative lending volume, a first for the sector. It already operates across more than 20 blockchains and holds over $23 billion in total value locked, far ahead of competitors like Morpho.
X Layer, launched in 2024, is trying to stand out in a crowded layer-2 space. With near-instant transactions and very low fees, it’s built for scale. It has also attracted platforms like Uniswap and Chainlink.
For Aave, this is another step in expanding access. For X Layer, it could be a turning point in gaining real traction among users.
Source: X.com
Source: X.com
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