Star: OKX Exchange's built-in DEX trading is now live, making cross-chain exploration simple and seamless

2025-11-13 22:55

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The exchange platform's built-in "DEX Trading" combines the efficiency of centralized infrastructure with the openness of a decentralized network.

Author: Star Xu, Founder of OKX

OKX's mission is to make the global market accessible through reliable, transparent technology.

The built-in "DEX Trading" on the trading platform further expands on this foundation, combining the efficiency of centralized infrastructure with the openness of decentralized networks.

Starting today, the built-in "DEX Trading" on the trading platform has officially launched on the OKX App, including in the United States and major global regions. Users can directly access decentralized markets on Solana, Base, and X Layer without leaving the OKX ecosystem.

Lowering the Decentralized Access Barrier

For most users, accessing DEX markets usually involves multiple wallets, frequent network switching, managing mnemonics, and conducting token cross-chain transactions for Gas fees. Each step can introduce friction, delays, and risks.

By using the trading platform's built-in "DEX Trading," users can open DEX trading in just one step. The system will automatically create a self-custodial wallet, secured through a Passkey, without the need to manage mnemonics. Users retain full control of their private keys and assets while gaining direct access to on-chain liquidity.

Most importantly, users can explore DEX markets directly using their existing OKX trading account balances. This integration eliminates the cumbersome process of manual transfers or cross-chain operations—OKX App seamlessly settles between the centralized and decentralized environments.

Unified Interface and Smart Pricing

The trading platform's built-in "DEX Trading" integrates the functionalities of CEX and DEX into a unified, intuitive interface. Users can freely switch between centralized order books and decentralized liquidity within the same portfolio view.

Our smart order routing system can actively search hundreds of liquidity pools in real-time to find the optimal trading path. This provides both the speed and reliability of CEX and the transparency and coverage of DEX.

Early Market Access and Transparency

Many new projects first list on DEX before entering CEX. Through the trading platform's built-in "DEX Trading," OKX users can access these early markets on Solana, Base, and X Layer using the same account system as centralized exchanges. Each on-chain transaction is verifiable, auditable, and fully controlled by the user.

Design Principles

The design of the "Integrated DEX within the Trading Platform" is based on the following engineering priorities:

· Unified Access — Enable CEX and DEX trading through the same balance and interface.

· Self-Custody — Wallets are owned and controlled by users themselves.

· Simplicity-driven Security — Use passkey authentication instead of mnemonic phrases.

· Transparent Execution — All on-chain operations are verifiable.

· Interoperability — Support Solana, Base, and X Layer (partial region support).

This design reduces operational complexity while expanding access to decentralized liquidity and early token ecosystems.

The OKX "Integrated DEX within the Trading Platform" represents an evolution in the operation of the crypto market: it is a modular system where centralized efficiency coexists with decentralized open access. By connecting user balances, providing a unified interface, and enabling self-custody, we are moving towards a fully interoperable financial architecture—where access is determined by technology, not intermediaries.

Disclaimer

Decentralized markets inherently have higher volatility, and liquidity may be limited.

Users should assess execution depth and risk before trading. OKX provides infrastructure and transparency, but trading strategies and decisions are the responsibility of users.