On September 17, 2024, at the "Swap to the Future" event co-hosted by OKX Wallet and Uniswap Labs, Jeff, Partner at OKX Ventures, and Steph Gulati, Head of Customer Experience at Uniswap Labs, had an in-depth fireside conversation. They shared their insights on the collision and integration of CeFi and DeFi during their development and expressed their positive outlook for future cooperation.
• Product-driven and innovation
Jeff emphasized that OKX focuses on product development and innovation, with the vast majority of its employees dedicated to product research and design. OKX is not only a leading global centralized exchange but also continuously exerts its strength in the decentralized finance (DeFi) field. The company launched OKX Wallet, supporting multi-chain self-custody and integrating a wealth of on-chain applications to provide users with a secure and convenient asset management solution, thereby encouraging more users to experience on-chain activities. In addition, OKX also launched X Layer, demonstrating the company's dual-pronged strategy in both decentralized and centralized finance.
• Partnership with Uniswap
Jeff stated that the collaboration with Uniswap is highly anticipated, as Uniswap is one of the most successful on-chain products. The two companies will work together to create a user-friendly and secure on-chain experience. OKX is the first exchange to integrate the Uniswap API into its wallet, providing users with a seamless on-chain and off-chain liquidity experience. This partnership enables more CeFi users to smoothly enter the DeFi world and enjoy the advantages of decentralized finance.
• Developer and ecosystem support
OKX actively supports the blockchain developer community by collaborating with organizations such as ETHGlobal and DoraHacks, and provides tools such as Eco Hub and xOS to help developers quickly enter different on-chain ecosystems.
Uniswap Labs also works closely with the Uniswap Foundation to support developers within its ecosystem, providing more on-chain development tools and resources to further promote innovation in decentralized finance.
• Global User and Regulatory Compliance
Regarding regulatory compliance, both Uniswap and OKX stated that innovation and compliance are not mutually exclusive. Both companies are actively addressing regulatory challenges globally to ensure users can use their products in a safe and compliant environment. They work closely together to ensure their products meet global regulatory requirements and balance innovation and regulatory risks through transparent communication and user education.
OKX will co-host the following events during Token2049:
• September 18: “TON Asia – Singapore” co-hosted by OKX Wallet and OKX Ventures
• September 19th: “Bits, Bytes and Brews” co-hosted by OKX Wallet and OKX Ventures
• September 20th: “Summer Is Here Mixer: Breakpoint 2024 ft. Silent Disco” co-hosted by OKX Wallet
