#Gate13周年Dr.Han公开信 Gate 13th Anniversary: Dr. Han's "Infrastructure" Tone Setting

On the occasion of Gate's 13th anniversary, founder Dr. Han (Han Lin) released an open letter titled "Releasing the Power of Transformation Amid Cyclical Changes," systematically elaborating on the platform's strategic shift from a "trading venue" to "Web3 infrastructure."

Industry Logic Shift: From Narrative to Infrastructure

In the letter, Dr. Han assesses that the core competition in the crypto industry has undergone a fundamental change. The past reliance on trending narratives and "traffic wars" is giving way to competition in "infrastructure capabilities." Future winners will no longer be just product innovators but ecosystem builders with depth, risk control, and global compliance systems. Gate is attempting to evolve from a market participant to an essential part of industry rules.

Strategic Path: iWeb3 and Full-Track Betting

Based on this judgment, Gate has clarified its upgrade direction as "Your Gateway to iWeb3." The platform is no longer limited to CEX (centralized exchanges) but is accelerating the integration of CeFi and DeFi, evolving into an all-in-one digital asset portal. In specific layout, Dr. Han emphasizes deepening efforts in RWA (real-world assets), TradFi (traditional finance), DeFi, and AI sectors to build a multi-dimensional financial service system.

Long-termism Through Cycles

In the face of current market volatility, the open letter reaffirms the value of "long-termism." Dr. Han reviews Gate's journey from early exploration to serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide, pointing out that only by adhering to compliance and institutionalization can short-term speculative risks be resisted. This open letter is not only a summary of the anniversary but also a clear message to users during the market correction period: "Focus on infrastructure, downplay narratives."