Understanding the Basics
Cryptocurrency exchanges function as centralized hot wallets when facilitating transfers. A critical advantage is that withdrawal addresses (from exchange to personal wallets) are tied to the exchange's infrastructure—not your account. This prevents Sybil detection when funding multiple wallets from a single exchange account.
⚠️ Critical Warning: Consolidating funds from multiple wallets into one exchange deposit address creates irreversible on-chain links between those wallets. This guarantees Sybil flagging. Avoid this practice unless working with only 3–5 addresses.
The Solution: OKX Multi-Address System
OKX offers a scalable solution with its hierarchical account structure:
- Main Account: Generates 20 unique deposit addresses
- Sub-Accounts: Each main account can create 5 sub-accounts, with each sub-account supporting 20 additional addresses
- Total Capacity: 120 independent deposit addresses per verified OKX account (requires advanced verification)
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Step-by-Step Implementation
1. Generating Main Account Addresses
- Log in to OKX Web Platform
- Navigate to Assets → Deposit
- Select ETH → ERC-20 network
- Click "Add New Address" until reaching 20 addresses
- Label each address numerically (1–20) for wallet correlation
2. Creating Sub-Accounts
- Click profile icon → Sub-Accounts
- Select Create Sub-Account (5 maximum)
Configure:
- Account Type: Regular Sub-Account
- Enable Deposit Function
- Apply numbering system (e.g., Sub-Account 1 = Addresses 21–40)
3. Generating Sub-Account Addresses
- Switch to sub-account via profile menu
- Repeat main account address creation process
- Label addresses sequentially (21–40, 41–60, etc.)
Operational Workflow for Airdrop Farming
For projects like zkSync or Starknet requiring transaction volume cycling:
- Initial Funding: Distribute 1 ETH across 5 wallets → Addresses 1–5
Transaction Cycling:
- Execute interactions
- Return funds to corresponding OKX addresses (Wallet 1 → Address 1)
Fund Consolidation:
- Transfer ETH from sub-accounts to main account
- Re-deploy to subsequent wallets
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Key Technical Considerations
- Address Correlation: Never reuse deposit addresses across wallets
- Fund Movement: All sub-account assets appear in unified balance
Transfer Protocol:
- Switch to main account
- Navigate to Assets → Fund Transfer
- Select source sub-account and destination
FAQ
Q: How many ETH do I need for 100 wallets?
A: With 5 ETH, you can cycle through 20 wallets in batches (5 wallets × 1 ETH → return → redeploy).
Q: Can I use this for non-ETH chains?
A: Yes—OKX supports multi-address generation across 50+ networks including SOL, BTC, and MATIC.
Q: What’s the verification requirement?
A: Advanced verification (KYC Level 2) unlocks full 120-address capacity.
Q: How does this prevent Sybil detection?
A: Isolated deposit addresses eliminate on-chain links between funded wallets.
Q: Can sub-accounts trade independently?
A: Yes—each has separate trade history and API keys while sharing main account verification.
Q: Is there a mobile app alternative?
A: The OKX mobile app supports all web functionalities with biometric login options.