#DrHan2025YearEndOpenLetter

In 2025, Gate solidified its position as a "Next Generation Crypto Exchange" by transitioning from a trading platform to a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem. The year was defined by a major global rebranding, record-breaking trading volumes, and the launch of its own Layer 2 infrastructure.

As of early 2026, a detailed breakdown of Gate's achievements and roadmap for the future is below.

🏆 2025: Key Innovations and Achievements Gate's 2025 was marked by aggressive expansion and technical milestones that placed it at the top of global rankings.

1. Market Dominance & User Growth Global Ranking: Gate consistently ranked as the world’s 2nd largest spot exchange by 24-hour trading volume and remained in the top 3 for futures trading.

30 Million Users: In July 2025, the platform officially surpassed 30 million registered users, driven by a 22% year-over-year growth rate.

Asset Variety: Maintained the industry’s most diverse listing portfolio with over 3,800 cryptocurrencies and 2,900+ trading pairs.

2. Technical & Infrastructure Breakthroughs Gate Layer (L2) Launch: Launched its EVM-compatible Layer 2 network, capable of 5,700+ TPS, using GateToken (GT) as the native gas token.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Enhanced its Proof of Reserves (PoR) using ZK-proofs and Merkle-tree technology, maintaining a reserve ratio consistently above 123% (reaching ~$12B in total assets).

Low-Latency Upgrades: Reduced trading latency by over 50%, specifically targeting institutional high-frequency traders.

3. Global Rebrand & Strategic Partnerships Gate com: Officially transitioned to the Gate com domain, simplifying its global identity.

Sports & Culture: Established high-profile partnerships with Oracle Red Bull Racing (F1) and became a "Gate Friend" with Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Its Red Bull NFT drop exceeded 1 million mints.

Compliance: Secured and expanded licenses in Dubai, Europe, Australia, and Japan (via the acquisition of Coin Master).

🚀 2026: Roadmap and Future Plans According to Founder Dr. Han's year-end letter for 2025, 2026 will focus on "connecting the entire digital economy."

1. Unified "Gate App" Ecosystem Gate.io plans to combine centralized exchange (CEX) features and decentralized (Web3) tools into a single, seamless Gate App. The goal is to make Web3 interactions "invisible" and user-friendly for everyday payments and asset management.

2. AI & Agentic Commerce Autonomous Trading Agents: 2026 will see the rollout of purpose-built AI Agents that can self-manage portfolios, execute complex multi-step trades, and provide personalized risk management.

AI Quality Control (QC): Gate aims to establish internal "AI Councils" to validate the accuracy and safety of autonomous tools used by its users.

3. Institutional & RWA Integration Real-World Assets (RWA): Deepening the integration of tokenized T-bills and private credit into the Gate ecosystem, allowing users to earn "real yield" backed by traditional financial instruments.

Institutional Custody: Expanding Gate Pay’s multi-level account management to support corporate treasuries and large-scale digital asset settlements.

4. Sustainable Token Economy (GT) The platform will continue its aggressive GT Burning strategy. By the end of 2025, more than 60% of the initial supply will already have been burned. In 2026, the burning process will become increasingly dependent on Gate Layer network activity and platform revenue.

In 2026, GateToken (GT) is evolving from a simple exchange utility token into a high-performance Layer 2 (L2) gas asset. This shift, combined with the "Production and Integration" theme of our 2026 roadmap, directly impacts GT's role in your portfolio.

💎 1. Enhanced Utility: From "Fees" to "Fuel" Historically, GT's primary use was for VIP tier upgrades and trading fee discounts. In 2026, its utility has expanded significantly:

Gate Layer (L2) Gas: GT is now the exclusive fuel for transactions on the Gate Layer network. As dApps and AI Agents migrate to this high-speed (5,700+ TPS) environment, the transactional demand for GT scales with network activity.

Staking & Security: With the 2026 focus on network decentralization, GT staking is no longer just for "passive yield" but is a requirement for securing the L2 network, further locking up circulating supply.

AI Agent Economy: Within the "Agentic Commerce" framework, AI bots on Gate io now use GT to pay for automated portfolio management and DePIN resource allocation.

2. Price Potential & Tokenomics Analysis As of January 2026, GT is showing a resilient market structure with several price-driving catalysts:

Deflationary Pressure: Gate io continues its aggressive buyback-and-burn strategy, using 20% of platform profits to remove GT from circulation. With over 60% of the original supply already burned, the scarcity effect is accelerating.

Current market sentiment for 2026 remains cautiously optimistic. Analysts project a steady growth trajectory:

The "L2 Alpha": If developer adoption on Gate Layer outpaces competitors , GT could experience a "re-rating" to align its valuation with other major L1/L2 tokens rather than just CEX tokens.