ShieldzSwap to and from X Layer
X Layer is OKX's Ethereum layer 2. Gas is paid in OKB. Shieldz gets prices for X Layer from NEAR Intents at the same time and shows you the best one before you sign.
What you can swap on X Layer
X Layer pairs
Before you swap
Keep a little OKB on X Layer for gas. Any EVM wallet works.
Shieldz charges 0.15% per swap. MetaMask's built-in swap charges 0.875% and Phantom's 0.85%, so on $1,000 that is $1.50 here against about $8.75. Compare on your own amount.
Pay from X Layer with
Swapping X Layer: common questions
How do I swap to X Layer?
Open Shieldz Swap, pick the coin you have and OKB as the coin you want, then paste a X Layer address you control. Shieldz shows a quote from each protocol, and you sign the deposit in your own wallet.
Which X Layer tokens can I swap?
Right now: OKB, USDC and USDT0. The list comes from the router's live catalogue and grows as the protocols add assets.
How long does a swap to or from X Layer take?
It depends on the route and on confirmations on the chain you send from. The app shows an estimate on every quote.
What does it cost?
Shieldz charges 0.15% on every swap. On top of that you pay the network fee on the chain you send from and the swap protocol's own pricing, which is already included in the quote. Wallet swap features typically charge 0.25% to 1%.
Which wallets can I use with X Layer?
To pay from X Layer: Ledger, Trezor, Keystone, MetaMask, Phantom, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, OKX Wallet, Trust Wallet and WalletConnect. To receive on X Layer, paste any X Layer address you control.
Is it safe? Do I need an account?
There is no account and no sign-up. Shieldz never holds your funds or keys: you sign every swap in your own wallet, and the protocol sends the result straight to your address.
