AEON, the foundational payment and settlement layer built for the emerging AI-driven economy, has announced a strategic integration with X Layer, the high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by OKX. The partnership brings AEON’s scan-to-pay crypto payment functionality directly to X Layer, enabling seamless real-world crypto transactions across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Through this integration, users can now pay with X Layer–based digital assets at both online and offline merchants, simply by scanning QR codes displayed at points of sale. The solution unlocks a wide range of everyday use cases, including in-store retail purchases, restaurants, convenience shopping, and local services, bridging Web3 wallets with real-world spending.
AEON’s settlement infrastructure is already connected to more than 50 million merchants across emerging markets, with further expansion underway in additional African and Latin American countries. The integration significantly extends the practical utility of blockchain-based payments in regions where mobile payments and QR-based transactions are already deeply embedded in daily life.
Native integration with OKX Pay
As part of the collaboration, AEON’s Web3 mobile crypto payment solution has also been natively integrated into OKX Pay, the in-app payment wallet within the OKX mobile ecosystem. Users in supported regions can now access AEON’s scan-to-pay experience directly from OKX, using X Layer tokens for real-world transactions.
This unified setup offers X Layer users frictionless payment options across multiple environments, creating a direct link between Web3 wallets and everyday commerce. The integration is designed to reduce barriers to crypto spending while maintaining speed, efficiency, and ease of use.
Rapid growth in real-world crypto payments
AEON has quickly established itself as one of the largest crypto payment settlement networks leveraging QR codes and bank transfers. Within just four months of launch, the platform onboarded more than 20 million merchants and attracted over 200,000 users.
Across emerging markets, AEON’s AI-powered payment solutions and Web3 mobile payments have already processed approximately 994,000 transactions, representing more than $29 million in total transaction volume. The network now connects over 50 million real-world merchants to the digital asset economy, accelerating real-world crypto adoption at scale.
In parallel, AEON is pioneering support for emerging AI payment standards, including x402 and ERC-8004, positioning itself as a key settlement layer for AI agents and agent-driven commerce. This infrastructure is designed to support a future in which autonomous AI systems can initiate, execute, and settle transactions natively on-chain.
Building infrastructure for the AI and crypto economy
Together, AEON and X Layer aim to set a new benchmark for blockchain utility, transforming X Layer tokens into spendable assets for everyday life. By combining X Layer’s high-performance Ethereum L2 architecture with AEON’s global AI-powered payment network, the partnership brings blockchain technology closer to mainstream users.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift toward making crypto payments, AI-driven commerce, and on-chain settlement systems more accessible, practical, and intuitive for users worldwide—particularly in fast-growing emerging economies where traditional financial infrastructure remains fragmented.
About X Layer
X Layer is OKX’s high-performance Layer 2 network, designed to deliver low-latency transactions at extremely low cost. With near-zero fees and full EVM equivalence, developers can deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts without modification while benefiting from enhanced scalability.
Built to handle high throughput while preserving Ethereum-grade security guarantees, X Layer provides a production-ready environment for decentralized applications, payment systems, and next-generation Web3 services.
About AEON
AEON is the foundational payment and settlement layer built for the new AI-native economy. By pioneering support for emerging AI payment standards such as x402 and ERC-8004, AEON is actively reshaping how value is exchanged on the internet.
AEON’s AI payment solutions and AEON Pay Web3 mobile payments have processed nearly one million transactions totaling over $29 million, serving more than 50 million merchants across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. As the global economy transitions from attention-based models to call-based and agent-driven commerce, AEON is building the financial backbone required to scale real-world crypto and AI adoption.
FAQs
What does the AEON and X Layer integration enable?
It enables scan-to-pay crypto payments using X Layer assets at real-world merchants across emerging markets.
Where is the service available?
The solution is rolling out across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with further expansion planned.
How does OKX Pay fit into this integration?
AEON’s payment system is natively integrated into OKX Pay, allowing users to spend crypto directly from the OKX mobile app.
Why is this important for crypto adoption?
It connects Web3 wallets to everyday spending, turning digital assets into practical payment tools.
How does AI play a role in AEON’s vision?
AEON supports emerging AI payment standards, enabling autonomous agents to transact and settle payments on-chain.
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