In the fierce competition of the cryptocurrency world, OKX's product experience is often praised by users. However, upon deeper analysis, it becomes apparent that the admirable interaction smoothness is just the surface; the real core competitiveness lies deep below the sea level—a system architecture that has been refined over many years.

This article will take you deep into the technical hinterland of OKX, revealing its hard-to-replicate moat system.

First, we need to understand the system architecture of Web3 wallets, which can be divided into several layers:

1. User Interface Layer

This layer is what we, as ordinary users, can directly perceive, including wallet APPs, browser plugins, web interfaces, and SDKs used by developers.

This is the most superficial layer. To achieve an intuitive, silky, and smooth experience, it requires close cooperation from the layers below.

2. Application Layer

The application layer is the core business logic layer of the wallet, including DEX, Marketplace, DeFi, Wallet.

This layer transforms user intentions into specific on-chain or off-chain operations.

Each business is a complex module containing very intricate business logic.

In this layer, OKX's business can be said to cover a very wide range, whether it's DeFi or NFTs, they are deeply involved.

3. Data Layer

The data layer is responsible for storing and managing wallet-related local and remote data, ensuring data security and consistency.

This layer is the foundation of system reliability.

All the data we use in the application layer is processed in this layer, including data storage, data structuring, data analysis, and data monitoring.

OKX is very robust in this layer, with powerful on-chain data analysis capabilities, even launching the commercial product OKLink.

4. Interaction Layer

The interaction layer is the bridge between the OKX wallet and external systems (including blockchain networks and other services), mainly for on-chain data synchronization and parsing.

This layer needs to communicate with on-chain nodes, broadcast transactions, and query on-chain status.

5. On-chain Node Layer

The on-chain node layer is the direct connection point between the wallet and the blockchain network, responsible for interacting with the distributed ledger. This layer determines the decentralization level and performance of the wallet.

OKX has deployed some nodes (such as Ethereum, X Layer nodes) and also supports access to third-party node services (such as Infura, Alchemy).

Generally, for security and reliability, OKX builds most of its nodes.

This also ensures the speed of transactions, which is particularly important during the Meme coin craze.

Of course, the operational cost of nodes is also very high, requiring a significant investment in infrastructure.

Summary

After understanding these five layers, we realize that Web3 wallets are not simple. To achieve a smooth user experience, a lot of work and good coordination are needed in each layer.

This is why many wallets on the market feel sluggish and always have an indescribable sense of blockage, typical of MetaMask, which has not built a solid foundation.

When OKX pursues extreme optimization in each layer (such as dynamic Gas adjustment, self-built nodes), other products remain at a "functional" level, not digging deep into user experience.

With a strong ecosystem (exchange, DEX, NFT market) and self-built infrastructure, OKX creates a synergistic effect, while other products are often standalone wallets, lacking business barriers.

As OKX actively embraces new technologies and protocols (such as Bitcoin inscriptions, Meme coins), while other products are slow to iterate and keep up with the rapid development of Web3.

This is the real difference between OKX and its competitors.

Currently, other competitors are starting to expand wildly, but it's not certain they can handle the massive influx of traffic. The key is to see whose product experience is good enough to truly retain users.

But really achieving a user experience comparable to the OKX wallet in a short time is quite difficult, as OKX has a very deep technical foundation in each layer.

More importantly, OKX will not give competitors much time, they will definitely do their utmost to supplement the DEX's data monitoring and address marking capabilities, and will also fully engage with top management.

This is why I always believe that the leadership of OKX DEX remains solid. After the restart of OKX DEX services, its smooth user experience will still attract users back.