#DrHan2025YearEndOpenLetter | Unlocking the Grand Gate to the Web3 Future

As 2025 draws to a close, Gate.io Founder & CEO Dr. Lin Han shares a powerful vision for the future—one that goes far beyond being a traditional crypto exchange. After 12 years of steady growth, Gate.io is stepping into a new chapter with the “Damen” (Grand Gate) vision, positioning itself as a complete gateway to the global Web3 economy.
This journey has always been built on trust and security. Gate.io has consistently raised the bar for user protection, from introducing Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Proof-of-Reserves to strengthening compliance and transparency worldwide. Looking ahead, Gate.io plans to deepen on-chain verification, provide real-time reserve visibility, and deploy smarter risk-control systems—ensuring user assets stay fully backed and protected in all market conditions.
Beyond security, Gate.io is rapidly expanding into a full Web3 ecosystem. The Gate Web3 Wallet is transforming into a comprehensive self-custody platform, connecting users effortlessly to DeFi, NFTs, GameFi, SocialFi, and cross-chain applications. Upcoming innovations such as account abstraction, gas optimization, multi-chain support, and AI-powered on-chain guidance aim to make Web3 simpler and more accessible for everyone.
As a long-standing Home of Innovation, Gate.io continues to support builders and early-stage projects across emerging sectors like AI + blockchain, DePIN, modular chains, real-world assets (RWA), and advanced Layer-2 solutions. By combining liquidity, exposure, and ecosystem funding, Gate.io is helping bold ideas grow into impactful, real-world applications.
At the heart of this future lies the GT token ecosystem. Under the Damen vision, GT will gain expanded utility across trading benefits, governance participation, Web3 access, and ecosystem incentives—aligning platform success with community growth. The goal is clear: to build a sustainable, user-driven economy where everyone can contribute and grow together.
Dr. Lin Han captures this milestone perfectly:
“Twelve years ago, we searched for an entry into crypto. Today, we open the Grand Gate. Gate is no longer just an exchange—it is a foundation for builders, innovators, and those shaping tomorrow.”
As Web3 moves into a stage of real-world adoption, Gate.io is ready to stand as the Grand Gate—where innovation, freedom, and global collaboration meet.
The gate is open. The future starts here. 🚀