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Why is my OKX app not working?
This guide explains common causes and practical solutions to help you restore access quickly.Why is my OKX app not working? There are several reasons why the app may stop working or crash.Published on 16 Mar 2026Updated on 6 Apr 20266How does futures spread trading work on OKX Liquid Marketplace?
How futures spreads are traded in crypto? Spread trading involves taking two futures positions in opposite directions: one long, one short. The idea is to make money off the price difference between the two futures – which are also called the two legs of the strategy. The profit a trader makes from this trade comes from the price difference, or spread, between those two contracts. That’s why this...Published on 13 Mar 2024Updated on 10 Sept 20256My authenticator app isn't working, what should I do?
If your authenticator app isn't working properly or you've lost access to it, try the following.My authenticator codes aren't working on OKX Try these fixes first to check if you can get your app working again: Sync your authenticator app time. For example, authenticator app has this feature under Settings > Time correction for codes > Sync now. Automate your mobile phone time.Published on 11 Aug 2023Updated on 9 Feb 20262,009How do total Profit and Loss (PnL) and Grid profits work for Spot Grid?
What’s the difference between Total PnL, Grid Profits, and Unpaired PnL on my bot? Total PnL shows your bot’s overall profit or loss at any given moment. It’s an accurate snapshot of your bot’s performance, as it combines both realized and unrealized gains. Grid Profits and Unpaired PnL are components of the Total PnL. They’re displayed separately to help you better understand what’s driving your...Published on 20 Jun 2025Updated on 26 Nov 202555Zero-Knowledge Proofs: what are zk-STARKs and how do they work? (zk-Stark V2)
For advanced users, you may refer to the MOOC Course and the academic monograph.How does zk-STARK work? We create a Merkle tree using the hash of each user's account as the leaves. Each account shows balances in USD for various tokens (e.g., BTC, ETH). To handle these balances, we separate its balances into non-negative equities and debts for each token. This way, we only work with positive numbers, making it easier to handle calculations and avoid errors.Published on 21 Oct 2024Updated on 11 Feb 202692Zero-Knowledge Proofs: what are zk-STARKs and how do they work? (zk-STARK V1)
In this article, we'll introduce how it works and explain the general mathematical concept, but if you're interested in diving deeper, start here or here.How does it work? *Execution trace table and Merkle tree constructed for zk-STARK PoR* 1.Published on 10 May 2023Updated on 8 Sept 2025179How do I verify OKX's ownership and balance of the wallet address?
Compare the proof of reserves published by OKX and the output results, the balance of all addresses and the balance in the proof of reserves are consistent, which can prove the sum of balances that OKX has at the time of the snapshot.AppendixUse third-party node RPC (example: Infura, Alchemy) Configure the RPC parameters of each chain archive node in the rpc.json file, as shown in the following figure: Get the evm archive node Install the archive node manually.Published on 26 Sept 2023Updated on 26 Jan 2026996How do I register an account on OKX?
You may also use the following download links for the web version: Windows: https://www.promosparky.com/upgradeapp/OKX_Setup_Win10.exe Windows-compatible version (version lower than Win10): https://www.promosparky.com/upgradeapp/OKX_Setup.exe Mac: https://www.promosparky.com/upgradeapp/OKX.dmg Mac-compatible version (version lower than 10.15): https://www.promosparky.com/upgradeapp/OKX_Compat.dmg Head to the OKX homepage and select Sign up Select your residence country in the Country/region fieldPublished on 23 May 2024Updated on 9 Apr 202627,301Why haven’t I received a reply from the blockchain project team?
Each blockchain functions as a decentralized system, meaning there's no central support team responsible for individual user requests.How does OKX work with different blockchain networks? We connect to multiple blockchain networks — including Ethereum, Bitcoin, and others — to support deposits, withdrawals, and on-chain transactions.Published on 17 Oct 2025Updated on 27 Jan 202613How do I stay safe from phishing SMS using the name OKX?
This means fraudulent messages can appear right alongside your real OKX alerts—such as those for login activity or withdrawals—making it difficult to tell the difference at first glance.This manipulation of SMS sender ID is what makes these phishing attempts particularly dangerous and effective.How does phishing SMS work?Published on 9 May 2025Updated on 4 Mar 2026322How to contact a third-party payment channel?
You may reach out to the third-party payment channels via contact details below: Fiat partner How to contact Simplex https://www.simplex.com/support/ Banxa https://support.banxa.com/en/support/tickets/new MoonPay https://www.moonpay.com/contact-us Mercuryo mailto: support@mercuryo.io Coinify https://help.coinify.com/hc/en-us/requests/new UTORG https://utorg.pro/contacts/ Advcash https://support.advcash.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Fiahub https://www.fiahub.com/livechat/ Itez https://itez.com/contactsPublished on 2 Aug 2023Updated on 11 Feb 2026135What is Leverage, Futures and Margin?
Before trading derivatives on our platform, it's important to understand how leverage, futures, and margin work — and the risks involved. This article covers the key concepts you need to know.How does leverage work? Leverage allows you to open a position larger than your available funds. While this can multiply your returns when the market moves in your favour, it equally amplifies your losses when it moves against you. A common misconception is that leverage only increases your upside.Published on 9 Apr 2026Updated on 9 Apr 2026What's Smart Strategies?
How do spot grid bot smart strategies work? Short-term, mid-term, and long-term smart strategies were backtested over 7, 30, and 90 days respectively. Different terms lead to differences in the recommended price range, grid quantity, and profit per grid.6. How do spot dollar-cost averaging (DCA) bot smart strategies work? Conservative, moderate, and aggressive smart strategies indicate how aggressive a trading bot is when executing the DCA strategy.Published on 7 Mar 2025Updated on 17 Nov 20251What are the rules for P2P order cancellation?
How do the rules work?Published on 16 Aug 2023Updated on 14 Apr 20261,773What's a dusting attack?
It's therefore essential to use a secure wallet and keep the details on how to access it to yourself.What's the dusting attack, and how does it work? Dusting itself doesn’t steal coins. Instead, it’s a reconnaissance step: once attackers learn that a certain person controls significant crypto, they may launch phishing, extortion, or targeted scams.How does the dust attack actually work?Published on 4 Oct 2024Updated on 3 Mar 202613