Gate.io is officially kicking off its 12th anniversary celebration! Including deftly traversing the nascent blockchain industry over the last ten-plus years, and beyond – from day zero through the exhilarating explosion of decentralized finance (DeFi). The company's founder and CEO, Dr. Han, reflected on the journey in an open letter, highlighting Gate.io's expansion into a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem. Gate.io has recently launched its new Chinese name Gate.io in Chinese. During this time, the exchange has made major strides in compliance, global expansion, security, and ecosystem development.

A Journey Through Blockchain Evolution

Dr. Han’s journey into the crypto space began when he first read the Bitcoin white paper. That experience was the catalyst for his intense desire to learn everything he could about blockchain technology. This interest drove his commitment to the space for more than 12 years. Throughout this time, he’s been at the forefront of the rapid evolution of blockchain technology.

"an open letter from Gate.io founder on its 12th anniversary: Twelve years of Gate.io, opening up the future of encryption" - Dr. Han

During its adventurous “wild west” blockchain journey, Gate.io has experienced the growth of DeFi. The firm has quickly and strategically evolved and diversified its ecosystem to best command its presence throughout the web3 landscape, including all of its key sectors.

Compliance and Global Expansion

Gate.io’s efforts have been heavy on achieving regulatory compliance and booming its presence in all major areas. In fact, these areas—particularly the Americas, the Middle East, and now Europe and parts of Asia—are ripe for turmoil.

Underpinning this strategy has been Gate.io’s focus on being a global player. This has supported the company to make its services available to a global user base, all whilst playing by the local regulatory rules.

Innovation and Security

In its early years, Gate.io introduced its first product, Wallet.io, a one-stop wallet solution. In 2014, Dr. Han further demonstrated his dedication to security by applying for a patent for the world’s first fingerprint hardware wallet. That cutting-edge design went on to be mass-produced.

In 2020, exchange Gate.io suggested the Merkle tree approach as a proof of reserves. This initiative was open-sourced, building further transparency and security within the still burgeoning industry of cryptocurrency.

Web3 Ecosystem and TON Integration

Gate.io’s Web3 platform is compatible with almost 200 public chains. This level of compatibility allows users to seamlessly interact with a diverse ecosystem of decentralized applications and services.

Gate.io has furthered its commitment to the TON ecosystem by launching the Gate Mini App and Gate Wallet Mini App. These mini-apps are each home to very interesting projects, more than 100 strong and growing on the TON network. The company claims more than one million monthly active users in the TON ecosystem.

Financial Strength and Trading Options

Gate.io continues to exceed $10.328 billion in total reserves. This accomplishment places it firmly in the top four exchanges globally for reserve holdings. The exchange has launched more than 3,800 different currencies available on its platform. This enables an extensive range of trading opportunities for its diverse global user base.

The company's financial strength and diverse trading options underscore its position as a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange market. This gives users access to a powerful and dependable platform from which they can conduct their trading activities.

Brand Upgrade

Gate.io underwent a major brand upgrade and rolled out its new Chinese name “” in tandem with the brand upgrade’s official launch. That rebranding is a signal of the company’s maturation and new focus on appealing to all their new users.

The new Chinese name represents Gate.io’s continued commitment and improvement in the Asian market. This last part dovetails nicely with its global expansion strategy.

Dr. Han's Leadership and Vision

The breadth and scope of Dr. Han’s leadership have been pivotal in steering Gate.io to prominence amidst the volatility and complexities of the cryptocurrency market. His initial obsession with Bitcoin and his stated goal to achieve “blockchain speed” has helped propel the company’s innovation and explosive growth.

Through that work, security, compliance, and ecosystem-building are really her top goals. Consequently, Gate.io has turned into a trustworthy and reliable platform for millions of users across the world. This long-term vision still drives the company’s strategic efforts today.

Future Outlook

With Gate.io now on its 12th year of operation, the global Web3 company continues to grow and innovate with an eye on the future. Its strong dedication to compliance, security, and evolving their ecosystem makes them a strong contender for ongoing success.

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