Aave x X Layer: Coordinating Governance for Next-Gen Deployments

TokenLogic is partnering with OKX to coordinate the Aave governance process for the deployment of Aave v3 and to prepare the groundwork for v4 on X Layer. This next-generation network is set to become a core venue for high-speed DeFi activity and seamless payments, while also lowering technical barriers for new DeFi entrants.

What is X Layer?

X Layer is OKX’s high performance Layer 2 blockchain built for the next generation of decentralized finance and payments. Called “The New Money Chain”, it bridges traditional finance and DeFi innovation, enabling capital to flow seamlessly into decentralized protocols and giving millions of users access to onchain advanced financial services with the simplicity they expect from established financial systems.

With 5,000 TPS, sub-cent transaction costs, 400ms block time and seamless OKX ecosystem integrations, X Layer delivers the performance foundation that sophisticated financial applications demand while remaining fully compatible with Ethereum.

As both a payments-focused network and a DeFi hub, X Layer removes friction for users and institutions to access onchain opportunities. With its high-speed infrastructure and deep integration across the OKX ecosystem, it paves the way for mainstream adoption and creates a strong opportunity for protocols to prosper.

Why This Partnership Matters

Expanding decentralized finance is one of TokenLogic’s core long term goals. This partnership removes technical barriers, as X Layer is positioned to serve both as a payment focused network and a DeFi hub, creating new avenues for user onboarding, real world adoption, and capital efficiency.

By connecting OKX’s large user base to Aave v3 and the upcoming v4, TokenLogic helps bring decentralized lending to a wider audience and supports broader ecosystem growth.

Aave is the world’s largest decentralized lending protocol, with more than 70 billion dollars in total value locked and a proven track record of over five years. This makes Aave the ideal protocol to anchor X Layer’s liquidity and power its growth as a next-generation payment network and DeFi hub, unlocking new opportunities for both users and institutions.

By deploying on X Layer, Aave brings deep, battle-tested liquidity and a global user base to the network. This integration reinforces X Layer’s position as a core DeFi hub, expands on-chain lending and borrowing opportunities, and provides a strong liquidity foundation for building advanced financial primitives and future integrations.

With Aave v4 targeted for release in Q4 2025, X Layer will benefit from new features such as Spokes, which improve risk isolation between markets, and Hubs, a unified liquidity layer that enhances efficiency and scalability.

Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave Labs, said “Aave, the gold standard of decentralized lending, is joining forces with OKX to unleash the full power of DeFi to millions of users worldwide on X Layer.”

Star, Founder & CEO of OKX, said “Aave v3 on X Layer represents the convergence of institutional-grade infrastructure with DeFi innovation. By bringing together Aave's $70+ billion track record with X Layer's 5,000 TPS performance, we're eliminating the friction that has kept capital on the sidelines of DeFi.”

Matthew Graham, Founder of TokenLogic, said “partnering with X Layer allows us to help the Aave DAO bring Aave v3, and soon v4, to the X Layer network. This deployment connects OKX’s expansive user base to Aave’s institutional-grade liquidity, positioning Aave as the network’s leading liquidity protocol. As OKX integrates its wallet, centralized Earn platform, and other services, Aave will stand as a foundational pillar of the X Layer DeFi ecosystem and a key driver of OKX’s growth.”

From Proposal to Deployment: Aave Governance in Action

The deployment of Aave on X Layer is a community driven initiative that has already cleared its first key hurdle, with the initial Temp Check vote receiving 100% approval, a strong sign of community support and a positive outlook for the remaining governance steps leading to final deployment.

A successful network launch requires more than technical deployment. As a service provider of the Aave DAO, TokenLogic worked closely with OKX and AaveLabs to create a complete go to market strategy that covers messaging, timing, coordinated announcements, a clear governance process and a smooth launch. This preparation ensures that liquidity providers, borrowers, and other participants are informed and ready from day one, enabling the launch of Aave on X Layer in the best conditions.

Early market activity is essential to build momentum. Our mission has been to help orchestrate the initial liquidity incentives, asset onboarding, risk parameters, and community campaigns that bootstrap the new Aave market on X Layer, and we will continue to support integrations as the ecosystem grows.

Next Steps

The immediate next step is to finalize the governance process for deploying Aave on X Layer. Once the deployment is approved and goes live with the initial assets listed, the focus will shift to attracting significant initial liquidity so Aave can quickly establish deep markets and become the primary lending and borrowing hub on the network.

For ongoing updates, visit: https://x.com/Token_Logic