#DrHan2025YearEndOpenLetter As 2025 comes to a close, Gate.io Founder & CEO Dr. Lin Han reflects on a remarkable 12-year journey and introduces the bold “Damen” (Grand Gate) Vision—a blueprint not only for the next phase of Gate, but for the evolution of the entire crypto and Web3 ecosystem. What began as a simple exchange has now grown into a global gateway connecting users, developers, institutions, and innovators to the future of decentralized finance.

Twelve Years of Trust, Security, and Transparency
Trust has always been the foundation of Gate.io. Over the years, Gate has continuously strengthened its security architecture, pioneering Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)–based Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) to ensure assets remain 100% verifiable and fully backed. As regulatory frameworks mature worldwide, Gate continues to work closely with global compliance standards, reinforcing its long-term commitment to user protection, transparency, and sustainable growth in the digital asset industry.
From Exchange to a Full-Stack Web3 Ecosystem
Gate is no longer just a place to trade—it has evolved into a comprehensive Web3 infrastructure hub. With the Gate Web3 Wallet, users can seamlessly interact with DeFi protocols, NFTs, GameFi, and cross-chain ecosystems without friction. Future upgrades will focus on account abstraction, cross-chain liquidity aggregation, and AI-powered risk management, making Web3 more intuitive, safer, and accessible for both newcomers and experienced users.
A Global Launchpad for Innovation and Builders
Supporting over 180+ cryptocurrencies and 400+ trading pairs, Gate remains one of the most diverse platforms in the industry. Looking ahead, Gate plans to deepen its role as a launchpad for next-generation projects, particularly in AI + blockchain, real-world assets (RWA), decentralized identity, and modular blockchain architectures. By empowering developers with tooling, liquidity, and community access, Gate aims to accelerate real-world adoption of Web3 technologies.
The “Damen” Vision: Opening the Grand Gate to the Future
Dr. Lin Han describes the Damen vision as a shift from participation to leadership:
“Twelve years ago, we knocked on the door of the crypto world. Today, we are opening that door wide for everyone.”
Under this vision, Gate will focus on global inclusion, technological depth, and long-term value creation, building an ecosystem where traders, institutions, creators, and builders can thrive together—securely and freely.
Looking Beyond 2026: Freedom, Intelligence, and Integration
As blockchain converges with AI, traditional finance, and real-world applications, Gate aims to serve as a bridge between Web2 and Web3, enabling smarter financial tools, on-chain governance, and decentralized ownership at scale. The future Gate envisions is one where financial freedom is not limited by geography, and innovation is driven by open access and shared opportunity.
The future is not behind closed doors.
The future is open—and it begins with Gate.io.