X Layer FAQ

How do I use the X Layer address?

On the app (via Web3 wallet)

• Via the crypto page

1. Select the Copy Address icon on the home page of Web3 mode

   

   Click the copy icon

   

   Your available addresses are loaded to be copied

2. Select your crypto from the available list
   

   

   Select your preferred crypto

3. Once you're on the crypto page, select Switch preferred address under the Receiving address

   

   Select Switch preferred address

   

   Switch between addresses of prefix XKO and 0x

• Via the crypto page

1. You can also navigate to the X Layer network via the Receive option. First, select the Receive option from the home page before. Using xBTC as an example:

   

   Select the Receive option on Web3 mode

2. Select your preferred crypto and network

   

   Select your crypto to receive

   

   Select your network

3. Select your preferred address via the Switch preferred address option below your address

   

   Once you've confirmed and the address menu is load, select your preferred address

   

   Select your preferred address of prefix XKO and 0x

• Via the history page

1. You can also get your X Layer address via the Transaction History page which is displayed in the address format selected in Address Settings (XKO or 0x). First, select the History option:

   

   Select the History option from the home page of Web3 mode

2. Select your past transaction, using USDG as an example

   

   Select any transaction of your preference

3. As the detailed transaction is loaded up, select the address that you want by selecting the Copy icon

   

   Get the address by selecting the Copy icon

On the web (via OKX Wallet explorer)

1. Head to the Transaction Details page and effortlessly switch the address display between XKO or 0x besides the network name

   

   Select the Switch option

   

   Obtain your addresses from the details section

FAQ

1. What's an XKO-prefix Address?

The XKO-prefix address is a specialized address format introduced by X Layer, with the following key characteristics:

• Uses XKO as the address prefix, providing clearer network (X Layer) identification.

• Designed to improve address recognizability when transferring assets on X Layer.

• Helps reduce the risk of user errors caused by similar-looking addresses during copying, pasting, or network selection.

This address format is designed to enhance user experience and doesn't change the underlying account or asset logic.

2. What's the difference between XKO addresses and 0x EVM addresses?

XKO addresses aren't a replacement for 0x addresses. Instead, they're a complementary format supported in parallel. XKO and 0x formats co-exist.

3. If an XKO address is set as the default (displayed) address, which address should I use for DApp connections?

Currently, 0x addresses are used automatically for DApp connections.

In the future, XKO addresses will be extended to more ecosystem applications.

4. Which address should I use now, XKO vs. 0x?

5. How does XKO prefix address work as the default address?

From a long-term perspective:

• XKO prefix addresses will become the default address format on X Layer.

• They'll serve as the standard address format across the X Layer ecosystem.

• Compatibility and support for 0x EVM addresses will continue to be maintained.

6. How does the transaction history display format work and how do I switch the default displayed address?

The display format of X Layer addresses in transaction history depends on the format selected in the default address settings (XKO / 0x).

For instructions on how to switch the default address, you may refer here.

7. What's the follow-up support plan for XKO prefix addresses?

• Our ecosystem will continue to accelerate the expansion of support for XKO prefix addresses.

• Support for XKO prefix addresses will be gradually promoted across the entire X Layer ecosystem.

• Coverage will extend to more wallets, applications, and use cases.