OKX launches Ethereum layer-2 testnet using ZK-based Polygon CDK
The “X1” network will be part of the Polygon ecosystem and use zero-knowledge proofs to bridge assets from Ethereum. Crypto exchange OKX has launched a testnet for an upcoming Ethereum layer-2 network named “X1,” according to a Nov. 14 announcement. The network is being developed using the Polygon chain development kit (CDK) and will use zero-knowledge proofs to validate deposits and withdrawals between layers. OKX exchange interface. Source: OKX OKX is the sixth-largest centralized crypto exchange by volume, with over $1.8 billion in trading volume per day, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Its token, OKB, has a current market cap of over $3.6 billion, making it one of the top 30 cryptocurrencies. When a mainnet version of the new network is launched, OKB will be the native coin used to pay gas fees on it, the announcement stated. X1 is being developed using the Polygon CDK, potentially making it part of the broader Polygon ecosystem that includes Polygon zero-knowledge Ethereu...