ONTO Wallet today announced that it has added support for X Layer Chain, giving users direct access to the growing X Layer ecosystem. In a short post on its official channels, ONTO said, “We're excited to integrate the X Layer Chain and fully support the X Layer ecosystem. You can now seamlessly explore and interact across the X Layer ecosystem within ONTO. Stay tuned for more updates.”
This move brings OKX's zero-knowledge Ethereum Layer 2, the X-Layer, into another mainstream non-custodial wallet, facilitating a pattern of network adoption by wallets and infrastructure providers. X Layer is positioned as an EVM-compatible zkRollup built to provide higher throughput and lower transaction costs while inheriting security from Ethereum. This combination makes it an attractive target for wallets, analytics companies, and dApp builders looking to scale user interactions without incurring the high gas burden of mainnet transactions.
For ONTO users, this integration should make onboarding and daily use of X Layer dApps easier. Rather than relying on exchange wallets and bridging services, which can be confusing for beginners, ONTO's support allows users to create, manage, and interact with X-layer assets and decentralized applications directly from a familiar multi-chain interface. The real result is faster confirmations and lower costs per transaction for swaps, NFT activity, DeFi interactions, etc., all of which are central to the user experience that wallets compete against.
what it means
ONTO's announcement comes at a time when X Layer is steadily expanding its footprint. Analytics and compliance companies have started adding X Layer to their toolkits, and many wallets and protocols have followed suit over the past year, showing real momentum in the ecosystem. For example, Chainaracy rolled out X-layer support across its products in mid-2025, providing network chain monitoring and analysis for investigators, compliance teams, and enterprise users.
Similarly, consumer-centric wallets such as Coin98 and other Web3 wallets have publicly added the X layer to their supported networks, making the chain available to millions of wallet users. These integrations reduce friction for users and developers to build and move value on the X Layer. Integrations like ONTO go beyond user convenience and help assemble the plumbing that makes new chains useful at scale.
Reliable RPC access, explorer support, wallet compatibility, oracle and bridge integration are all part of turning a promising layer 2 into a functioning ecosystem where teams can securely launch protocols and merchants can accept on-chain payments. Companies offering RPC and node services are already positioning X Layer as a production-ready chain, indicating that the technology infrastructure is in place to support broader use.
Timing is also important for token and payments use cases. OKX has publicly highlighted X Layer as a payments and DeFi-focused rail within its broader product family, and the project has pursued integrations and upgrades designed to support high-throughput payments and low-cost withdrawals between exchanges and on-chain applications. As more wallets like ONTO add support, users will have more options for where to hold and use their assets outside of centralized platforms. This could accelerate on-chain activity and liquidity at the X layer, especially for users who prefer non-custodial management.
In its short post, ONTO did not outline specific product changes, incentive programs, or an exact rollout schedule for the X-layer features within the wallet. The company simply encouraged users to explore the chain and promised further updates. Observers will be interested to see whether ONTO adds dedicated UI functionality for bridging to the X-layer, native token support for OKB gas handling, or wallet dApp discovery to highlight X-layer projects. For developers building on top of the X Layer, broader wallet support removes a common growth hurdle. No more asking users to install a specific wallet or struggling with confusing bridging steps.
In practice, users who want to try X Layer within ONTO will need to look for the option to switch networks within their wallet, or look for an updated list of supported chains in their app settings or dApp browser. As with any new chain, users should be careful with bridging procedures, verify the token contract addresses they interact with, and follow ONTO's official channels for how-to guides and security advisories related to the integration.
ONTO’s addition of X Layer is another sign that wallet makers see the Layer 2 space as a mainstream battleground for user attention. Major infrastructure and analytics providers already support X Layer, exchanges are positioning the chain for payments and fast withdrawals, and the ecosystem is likely to continue to expand. The direct benefit for users is that it is much easier to experiment with X Layer projects. For builders, broader wallet support removes a major barrier to adoption. The real impact will depend on how quickly wallets, bridges, and dApps improve user experience and security, but we should see clearer signs in the coming months as these elements integrate.
