#Gate13周年 #我与Gate的故事

My story with Gate — written on Gate’s 13th anniversary❤️
One afternoon in 2018, I opened Gate’s page for the first time. At that time, Bitcoin had just gone through a crazy cycle, and the whole market was talking about "blockchain changing the world." And I, an ordinary investor full of curiosity about new things, thus formed an inseparable bond with Gate.
My first transaction was buying Dogecoin. Back then, Dogecoin was only a few cents in RMB, as cheap as giving it away for free. I gritted my teeth and bought two hundred thousand. Honestly, I didn’t understand technical analysis or value investing at the time, I just thought "this thing is pretty interesting, what if it rises?" Unexpectedly, that purchase started an eight-year story.
Dogecoin: My Crypto Enlightenment
Two hundred thousand Dogecoins, at that time, was considered a "huge sum." I was like a miser, refreshing the page every day, watching the price fluctuate. A few cents’ change could make my heart race all day. Later, the market heated up and cooled down, cooled down and heated up again, and I also bought and sold repeatedly. Those two hundred thousand Dogecoins were no longer in my hands, but they taught me the most important lesson: in this market, patience is more important than cleverness, and mindset is more precious than skills.
I became more and more familiar with Gate’s interface, from initially being clumsy to later being able to place orders, cancel orders, and read K-line charts proficiently. It’s like a living room of an old friend; every login gives a sense of belonging.
New Listing Airdrops: More Exciting Than Earning Money
If trading is daily life, then new listing airdrops are festivals. I still remember the scene when I received my first airdrop. That morning, I woke up, opened Gate, and found some new coins in my account. The amount wasn’t much, maybe a few tens of yuan in total. But that feeling was more exciting than making a profit from a trade😁😁😁
Why? Because it’s a feeling of being "chosen." In this vast market, you are just a small participant, but the platform remembers you and rewards you. That surprise is like finding a forgotten candy in your pocket as a child — sweet and unexpected😄
Since then, every time there’s a new listing event, I actively participate. Launchpool, CandyDrop, Hodler Airdrop... these names are no longer just products to me, but milestones worth commemorating over these eight years.
Eight years, 2787 days, are not just numbers🤔.
When I saw this number on the backend, I was stunned. It turns out that unconsciously, I have spent nearly eight years on Gate.
From the era of Dogecoin costing a few cents, to the current ups and downs of the crypto market; from initially just buying and selling coins to now trying financial management, dollar-cost averaging, and participating in various new ways — Gate has witnessed my growth, and I have witnessed its transformation.
Thirteenth anniversary, for a platform, is a journey not short. In this industry, surviving thirteen years is itself a sign of strength; continuously innovating and creating value for users is a rare quality👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
Final Words
Someone said that investing is a lonely practice. But I want to say, if there is a reliable platform to accompany you, this journey will be much warmer. Thank you, Gate, for these eight years of companionship. From two hundred thousand Dogecoins to today’s various attempts and explorations, this place has carried too many of my firsts, too many surprises, too many memories😊🥰
Gate, happy 13th anniversary🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️
May the next thirteen years find us still here, watching the market’s tides rise and fall, sharing those moments more exciting than making a profit from a trade😎😎😎💪💪💪