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Ledger Users Can Now Swap Tokens via OKX DEX Integration

French hardware wallet manufacturer #Ledger launched an #OKX DEX integration Tuesday that allows users to swap tokens across multiple blockchains without leaving the Ledger Wallet app. The feature maintains hardware-based custody while providing access to decentralized exchange #liquidity.

The integration routes trades through OKX DEX's X-Routing technology, which pulls liquidity from hundreds of decentralized exchanges to find optimal execution paths. Users sign all transactions on their Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the secure element.

A Ledger spokesperson told media outlets the feature is being released gradually, with approximately 20% of Ledger Wallet users gaining access starting Tuesday. The rollout requires no firmware updates or app downloads from users.

Six blockchains are supported at launch, including $ETH, $ARB, $OP, Base, $POL and #BNB Chain. The initial version does not enable cross-chain swaps or cross-seed transactions, limiting users to #single-blockchain token exchanges.

OKX DEX functions as a liquidity aggregator within the OKX ecosystem, separate from the company's centralized exchange platform. The service routes transactions across multiple on-chain venues to optimize trade execution for users.

The launch comes as reports emerged in January suggesting Ledger is exploring a U.S. initial public offering that will potentially value the company at over $4 billion. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays are reportedly involved in preliminary discussions, though Ledger has not confirmed these plans.