Gate Founder Dr. Han 2025 Year-End Open Letter: Web3 Is About to Change Everyone's Life

Dear Gate users, partners, and media friends:

Unknowingly, 2025 has come to an end. I want to take this opportunity to look back on the journey we’ve had this year and to sincerely thank everyone. This year marks Gate’s twelfth anniversary, a so-called “Twelve Cycle,” and at this special milestone, Gate has completed a significant phase of achievement and is preparing for a longer-term exploration ahead.

Over the past year, the entire crypto industry has been lively and exciting. Markets are changing, technology is accelerating, and new cycles and applications are constantly emerging. Gate has been progressing step by step in this environment. Whether it’s product updates, business expansion, or our global meetups and exchanges, none of this would be possible without the long-term support and trust of our users, partners, media friends, and the Gate global team. Many things seem like “results,” but what truly sustains us to this day is the perseverance after each choice we make.

This year, Gate has achieved some key milestones, and with this report card, we respond to the long-standing trust and support from our users: In core trading capabilities, Gate’s spot trading volume and liquidity rank second globally, and our futures trading volume and overall strength remain in the top three worldwide; in security and asset management, according to the latest reserve report, Gate’s total reserves have reached $11.676 billion, with a total reserve ratio of 124%, covering nearly 500 types of user assets. It is currently the platform with the most publicly disclosed reserve cryptocurrencies in the industry, significantly ahead of other mainstream exchanges. Meanwhile, Gate is also stepping onto a broader mainstream stage with a more open attitude, officially becoming an official sponsor of the F1 Red Bull Racing team, and partnering with Inter Milan Football Club as its official sleeve sponsor, bringing the professional image of the crypto industry into more global scenarios.

2025 is a crucial turning point for Web3 to mature.

This year, my most profound feeling is: Web3 is becoming more “real.” Technologies that once only existed within niche geek circles are now beginning to land in real-world scenarios, gaining broader market and user validation. Whether it’s on-chain performance, cross-chain capabilities, or user experience, there are fundamental differences compared to a few years ago. Many issues previously considered “unstable” or “not user-friendly” are gradually improving, enabling Web3 to have the practical conditions for larger-scale adoption.

Market-wise, some interesting changes have also occurred. As Bitcoin repeatedly hit new highs this year, many long-term funds have re-entered the crypto market. However, the focus is no longer just on short-term prices but on whether platforms are stable, assets are transparent, and ecosystems have long-term vitality. The continuous activity of on-chain data also reflects a trend: more value creation and trading activities are gradually returning on-chain, rather than remaining solely in speculative logic.

Meanwhile, the integration of Web3 with other technological fields has become very apparent in 2025. AI is no longer just an “assistive tool,” but is beginning to participate in trading, data analysis, and risk management; crypto payments are gradually entering real-life scenarios, making digital assets no longer just numbers in accounts; digital asset management is evolving from simple holding to more refined and long-term allocations. These changes reinforce my belief that Web3 is becoming a vital underlying layer of the new digital economy, providing foundational support for long-term innovation and sustainable development.

We continue to invest resources into Web3, not chasing concepts, but because we clearly understand: for Web3 to reach a broader audience, it must be built on more solid infrastructure, more user-friendly products, and a more stable, trustworthy environment. Only when these conditions are gradually met can Web3 truly integrate into daily life, rather than remaining a niche technological world.

As the ecosystem expands and technology matures, Gate’s mission becomes clearer: we aim to connect not just the market itself, but on-chain and off-chain, technology and applications, innovation and real-world needs. Whether in security, performance, openness, or compliance, we will continue to strengthen our foundation and stabilize our systems.

In the future, Gate will continue to focus on this direction, building a more open, secure, and efficient global Web3 ecosystem. We are not in a rush to be the fastest, but we hope to be more steady and reliable, accompanying more users into the next phase of Web3.

2025, Gate has walked a solid and clear growth path.

Many things may seem insignificant from the outside, but for us, every step is taken with clarity and conviction.

Products and Technology: This year, we invested heavily in infrastructure, truly connecting on-chain and off-chain systems—not just adding a few features, but rethinking the entire system’s coordination around the full-chain ecosystem. Our high-performance Layer 2 network Gate Layer, on-chain applications, and other foundational infrastructure are gradually being implemented, making cross-chain asset transfers smoother and lowering on-chain transaction barriers. User engagement has increased, which is very evident in backend data. These achievements may not be immediately noticed by outsiders, but they are the critical foundation for the platform’s long-term development.

User Service and Asset Security: This year, we systematically upgraded our VIP system and wealth management services, aiming to truly accompany users through cycles. Meanwhile, security, risk control, and transparency remain our top priorities. Users experience smoother transactions, faster responses, and more stable experiences—these are the areas we dedicate the most effort to every day.

Compliance and International Expansion: 2025 is a milestone year for Gate. We have continued to advance compliance in key markets such as Dubai, Europe, and Australia, and are adapting to different regulatory environments. It’s not an easy path, but I believe that any platform aiming for long-term growth must face the rules head-on. As global compliance frameworks take shape, Gate is also expanding internationally, laying a solid foundation for serving a wider user base in the future.

Brand Globalization: After a brand upgrade this year, Gate’s recognition in international markets has steadily increased, and our user base is growing consistently. Through cross-industry collaborations with F1 Red Bull Racing and Inter Milan Football Club, as well as numerous offline events and cultural scenarios, we are bringing Web3 from an insider concept into a more open public view. These efforts do not seek short-term returns, but I believe they are changing the way more people enter the Web3 world.

Team and Organization: This year, we continued investing in team building and global talent recruitment, gaining clearer insights. In my view, human resources are one of the most important risk controls for an exchange. Regardless of market changes, Gate maintains a cautious and steady pace in organizational development. Today, Gate has established a highly international, diverse, and professional global team with solid technical skills and a long-term perspective. We uphold transparent and fair compensation, continuously optimizing benefits and growth systems. These investments may not be immediately visible but form the internal resilience that allows Gate to navigate cycles and keep evolving.

Looking back at 2025, I believe Gate’s achievements this year are no coincidence—they are the result of our long-standing beliefs and the courage to walk the “difficult but right” path. These seemingly slow accumulations will eventually, at some future point, turn into genuine competitiveness and become the core strength for our next step into Web3.

Why is Gate committed to All in Web3?

This is the question I am asked most often this year. My answer is simple—if Web3 remains confined to a small circle, it will never truly change the world.

In 2025, we strive to bring Web3 “out of the screen.” Through sports collaborations, cultural activities, offline conferences, and exchanges, we aim not just to talk about technology but to let more people experience Web3 in a relaxed, intuitive way for the first time. Many may not understand blockchain, but they can feel the new ways of participation and value connection—this is the beginning of widespread adoption.

At the same time, we continue to invest in on-chain development, constantly pushing Web3’s connection with the real world. Our focus is not just on technological forms but on whether Web3 can translate into long-term trust. When blockchain begins to integrate into daily payment, settlement, and asset transfer, users won’t need to understand complex concepts to directly experience efficiency and improved experience. This “seamless and genuine” usage is the necessary path for Web3 to reach the masses.

Therefore, I have always believed that Web3 should not be a technology that users need to understand, but rather something that naturally integrates into everyone’s life. For Gate, All in Web3 is not just a slogan but a long-term commitment. We prefer to invest time and resources into foundational capabilities and real applications, patiently refining and continuously advancing, so that Web3 is no longer just a discussed concept but a living reality.

Moving into 2026, we have a clearer vision of where we are headed.

If the past decade has been about blockchain reshaping the underlying logic of finance, then the next phase is Web3 truly entering everyone’s daily life.

2026 will not just be a year of “industry continued growth,” but a pivotal year for blockchain to go mainstream and into real life. We want to see a future where users don’t change their habits just to understand Web3, but where Web3 naturally becomes part of investment, wealth management, payments, and asset management—becoming as essential as water, electricity, and the internet.

This is the core goal of Gate All in Web3: connecting a complete digital economy lifestyle through the Gate App. Users won’t need to switch between different systems or rely on complex, fragmented intermediaries in traditional finance—they can easily invest, trade, manage assets on-chain, participate in decentralized finance, cross-border payments, and real-world consumption, gaining full control over assets, decisions, and their life rhythm.

We believe that a truly mature Web3 isn’t about making the world more complicated, but about making individuals freer. Entering 2026, Gate hopes to work with the entire industry to turn this freedom from a concept into reality.

In 2026, we will continue to expand talent recruitment and build the best employer brand.

In 2026, we will keep increasing strategic investments in talent development, ensuring that the Gate team, which has grown alongside us, reaps more rewards. We will offer highly competitive incentives for key and critical roles worldwide and aim to build the best employer brand.

The Web3 world has just begun to take off. This is a rare opportunity of our time, but also a mission that requires long-term dedication. We look forward to more like-minded partners joining us to push Web3 into broader real-world applications and to change the world together.

Closing remarks

At this point, I want to sincerely thank everyone. Thank you for your trust, and thank all our partners and media friends for your support and companionship at different stages. Whether in market booms or turbulent times, it is your choices and perseverance that give us the opportunity to continue doing something long-term.

The industry has changed rapidly over the past year, but through these processes, I have seen user growth, partner dedication, and become even more convinced that Web3 is worth long-term building. I hope that in the new year, everyone can stay healthy, keep progressing, and go further and steadier in their respective fields.

Gate will continue to stand with you, focusing on product quality, ecosystem building, and security. The future of Web3 won’t happen overnight, but it will surely mature step by step. I look forward to continuing to walk alongside you in the coming time, embracing a more open and expansive Web3 era.

Gate Founder and CEO

Dr. Han