Decentralized Exchange IDEX Launches Polygon zkEVM-Based L2 Chain “Xchain”

The decentralized exchange IDEX announced a zkEVM Layer 2 chain based on Polygon Supernets, named Xchain. The chain is currently in the testnet stage, aiming to provide a centralized perpetual trading platform. IDEX will integrate Polygon's zkEVM technology as a second layer network for security.

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