Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han: All in Web3 Drives Exchange Evolution and the Future of Finance

At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech titled “Time to Go All-in on Web3” during the Gate x Red Bull Grid Reception. Reflecting on Gate’s 12-year journey, Dr. Han shared his insights into the future of CEXs and DEXs, arguing that “the All in Web3 on-chain ecosystem is not only the next evolution of exchanges but also the future of finance”. He stressed the importance of decentralization, on-chain trading, and ecosystem-wide synergy, offering a fresh perspective on the next stage of exchange development. Dr. Han reaffirmed that All in Web3 will remain Gate’s core strategy as it builds a comprehensive on-chain ecosystem.

Gate’s All-in Web3 Strategy: Driving Exchange Upgrades and the Next Chapter of Finance

Since its founding in 2013, Gate has been dedicated to bridging centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) services while pushing forward with innovation and global expansion. Today, Gate stands among the world’s leading crypto platforms, offering trading, wallet, custody, and payment solutions to over 39 million users worldwide. Gate ranks Top 2 globally in spot trading volume and Top 4 in derivatives trading, with over $12 billion in total assets under custody. The company’s global brand influence has also expanded through sponsorships of Red Bull Racing Team in F1 and Inter. Dr. Han noted that Gate’s commitment to technology, user experience, and compliance has been the foundation of its sustained growth and global presence.

DEX Breakthroughs: Pushing On-Chain Efficiency to New Heights

For years, DEXs struggled with blockchain performance limits. But recent breakthroughs have changed the game. Dr. Han highlighted that while CEXs remain feature-rich, DEXs offer unique advantages: transparency, user control, and low-cost, instant token issuance. Gate’s infrastructure now enables up to 700,000 on-chain transactions per second, surpassing even some traditional exchanges and stock markets in certain scenarios. User experience has also been transformed. What once required complicated wallet steps is now seamless through tools like Gate Wallet and MetaMask.

Beyond speed, DEXs bring a paradigm shift in user empowerment. Assets, balances, and trades are fully verifiable on-chain, giving users complete control without third-party approvals. Token issuance is also democratized: anyone can launch a token in minutes with immediate access to liquidity and trading, without a team or steep listing fees. These innovations not only improve accessibility but also accelerate the growth of on-chain assets and projects.

TVL Nears CEX Levels: DEXs Reshaping Market Structure

Global crypto adoption has surged from just 1 million users in 2013 to nearly 700 million today, now covering 10% of the global population. DEX activity has risen in parallel, with total value locked (TVL) in 2025 already close to CEX levels, and expected to surpass it soon. DEXs now issue 15,000+ tokens daily, with over 10 million annually, making them the launchpad of choice for new projects. Market share in trading stands at around 25% (and possibly closer to 50%), while derivatives and swap volumes continue to grow rapidly. Platforms like Hyperliquid, PancakeSwap, and Solana are proving DEX momentum is reshaping the industry. Dr. Han emphasized that this shift cements DEXs as a core component of the crypto ecosystem, and a foundation for Gate’s Web3 strategy.

Gate’s Product Ecosystem: Building the Future of On-Chain Finance

To meet the rapidly growing market demand, Gate has launched its new Web3 platform, web3.gate.com, creating a diversified product ecosystem that spans both on-chain and off-chain services. At the foundation of this ecosystem is Gate Layer, a proprietary high-performance Layer 2 blockchain capable of processing over 5,700 transactions per second, generating blocks in just one second, and offering transaction costs far lower than most existing Layer 2 networks. This provides a scalable and cost-efficient infrastructure for decentralized applications. Building on this, Gate Perp DEX delivers decentralized perpetual contract trading to global users, offering deep liquidity and a high-performance matching engine that balances transparency with trading efficiency.

In addition, Gate has introduced Gate Meme Go, a platform designed to discover and track trending meme tokens, helping users capture community-driven narratives in real time. Gate Fun, the first meme-token launchpad on Gate Layer, enables no-code token issuance and full lifecycle management, making token creation and deployment more accessible than ever. Meanwhile, Wrapped Assets offers cross-chain solutions for assets such as GTBTC and GTETH, with more than $1.2 billion currently under management. Together, these products form a comprehensive on-chain ecosystem that not only meets the innovation needs of creators but also delivers users a secure, compliant, transparent, and efficient experience, while providing developers with abundant opportunities for innovation.

Global Compliance: Securing Sustainable Growth

Compliance remains a cornerstone of Gate’s global expansion. Gate Group’s entities have obtained licenses and registrations in Malta, Italy, The Bahamas, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia, among others. In April, Gate Technology FZE secured a VASP license from Dubai VARA, preparing to launch AED fiat trading. In Europe, Gate Technology Ltd has been authorized under Malta’s MFSA with MiCA approval, enabling EU passporting rights and expanded local services. Dr. Han stressed that this global compliance framework not only safeguards Gate’s operations but also provides users and partners with a stable, trustworthy environment, laying the foundation for long-term growth.

Looking Ahead: Accelerating the All-in-Web3 Vision

Dr. Han emphasized that Gate will continue to pursue All in Web3 as its core strategy, combining cutting-edge technology, a global compliance framework, and enhanced user experience to drive the crypto trading ecosystem into a new stage of development. Through a unified brand and global operations, Gate aims to deliver efficient, secure, and transparent one-stop Web3 services, realizing its global vision of “One World, One Gate”, while providing traders and developers with a comprehensive and reliable on-chain experience.

About Gate

Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 39 million users with 3,600+ digital assets and pioneered the industry’s first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate’s ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, and other innovative solutions.

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