#DrHan2025YearEndOpenLetter From 12 Years of Trust to the Next Decade of Web3 Power

As Gate closes 2025 and steps confidently into 2026, the platform is no longer defined solely as a crypto exchange—it is emerging as a full-scale Web3 infrastructure leader. Celebrating 12 years of continuous growth, innovation, and resilience, Gate has proven that long-term success in crypto is built on transparency, security, and ecosystem alignment rather than short-term hype.
In 2025, Gate strengthened its global standing by ranking #2 worldwide in spot trading volume and maintaining a top-tier position in derivatives and overall platform strength. These milestones reflect not only market share, but also deep liquidity, advanced risk management systems, and a rapidly expanding international user base spanning both retail and institutional participants.
Security, Reserves, and Institutional-Grade Transparency
Trust remains the cornerstone of Gate’s strategy. With total reserves reaching $11.676 billion and a 124% reserve ratio covering nearly 500 assets, Gate continues to set a high benchmark for proof-of-reserves transparency. This over-collateralized structure reinforces user confidence and positions Gate as a platform built to endure across bull and bear cycles alike—an increasingly critical factor as crypto matures into a regulated, institutional market.
GT Token: From Utility to Ecosystem Value Engine
At the center of this evolution stands GT Token, the core value layer of the Gate ecosystem. GT has moved far beyond basic utility, becoming a strategic asset that aligns platform growth with community participation. As the ecosystem expands, GT increasingly reflects Gate’s long-term vision rather than short-term market fluctuations.
GT empowers users through:
Reduced trading fees and exclusive platform privileges
Participation in ecosystem initiatives, launches, and governance-style opportunities
Utility across Gate’s CeFi products, Web3 services, and future on-chain integrations
As Gate scales globally, GT’s role as an ecosystem connector and value amplifier continues to strengthen.
All-in Web3: Building Beyond the Exchange
Gate’s “All in Web3” strategy marks a decisive shift toward infrastructure-level impact. The platform is actively developing:
On-chain Web3 infrastructure and wallet services
Products that bridge CeFi liquidity with DeFi composability
Developer tools, ecosystem funding, and community-driven innovation
Within this framework, GT Token acts as the unifying economic layer—connecting users, builders, and applications into a single, interoperable ecosystem.
Global Brand Power Meets Everyday Web3
Gate’s high-profile partnerships—including F1 Red Bull Racing and Inter Milan—are not just sponsorships; they are strategic signals. These collaborations bring Web3 visibility into mainstream culture, sports, and entertainment, accelerating global awareness while positioning Gate as a trusted bridge between traditional audiences and the decentralized future.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Web3 as Daily Infrastructure
As Gate moves into 2026, the mission is clear:
Web3 must transition from experimentation to everyday utility.
GT Token is expected to play a deeper role in this shift—supporting real-world integrations, ecosystem expansion, and long-term value alignment. From trading and payments to on-chain participation and digital identity, Gate’s roadmap points toward Web3 becoming a seamless part of daily digital life.
Gratitude, Momentum, and the Road Forward
Dr. Han’s message is ultimately one of gratitude and confidence. To the users, builders, partners, and global community—your belief has shaped the last 12 years. The achievements of 2025 are not a peak, but a foundation.
The infrastructure is stronger.
The ecosystem is broader.
And the next chapter of Gate—and GT Token—has only just begun.
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