Gate Exchange Launches Full Web3 Operating System

Gate’s ambitious “All in Web3” strategy represents a fundamental shift from operating as a conventional cryptocurrency exchange to positioning itself as what Dr. Han describes as a “full Web3 operating system.” The third quarter of 2025 marked a pivotal period for the platform, with both futures and spot businesses reaching record highs and total users surpassing 42 million. Particularly impressive was the derivatives trading volume, which surged 98.9% in August alone, demonstrating strong market traction during a period of accelerated product development.

The technological foundation of this transformation rests on Gate Layer, which Dr. Han identifies as “the backbone of our next-generation Web3 infrastructure.” Processing over 5,700 transactions per second, Gate Layer provides the high-performance base necessary to support the platform’s expanding ecosystem. This infrastructure supports Gate Perp DEX, the platform’s decentralized exchange for perpetual futures trading that has already surpassed $1 billion in trading volume. The DEX utilizes what Gate describes as a “high-performance matching engine to support high-concurrency processing and low-latency trading, even during extreme market volatility,” complemented by deep order books and on-chain transparency through audited smart contracts.

Addressing critical security concerns in the crypto space, Gate has introduced Gate Vault, an MPC-based multi-chain wallet that represents a significant advancement in user protection. The wallet employs multi-party computation technology to split private keys into “shards” that can be stored across multiple environments—including the user’s device, Gate’s servers, and third-party providers. This approach implements a two-of-three signature mechanism where one signature must always come from the customer themselves, effectively eliminating single points of failure that have plagued self-custody solutions.

In response to the growing threat of hacks and social engineering attacks, Gate has implemented additional safeguards including a 48-hour buffer period that allows unauthorized or suspicious transfers to be frozen or canceled. The platform also ensures that key shards remain retrievable even if its infrastructure experiences temporary unavailability, providing users with peace of mind regarding access to their assets. These security enhancements come as Gate maintains a reserve ratio of 123.98% backing $12 billion in user assets, with the recent acquisition of a MiCA license by Gate Europe further strengthening the platform’s regulatory compliance framework for global expansion.

Gate’s evolution extends far beyond conventional cryptocurrency trading with the introduction of xStocks, tokenized assets that provide exposure to flagship equities including Apple and Tesla, along with S&P 500 futures. This innovation eliminates the rigid business hours traditionally associated with Wall Street trading, offering 24/7 access that Gate says provides “continuous trading opportunities” while meeting regulatory standards in applicable jurisdictions. The platform is also making significant strides in yield-based financial products, with its new RWA-backed stablecoin GUSD exceeding $230 million in issuance within weeks of launch.

According to Dr. Han, GUSD “bridges traditional finance and blockchain, showing how real-world yield can be transparent, secure, and accessible to all users.” The platform has also entered the meme coin space with Gate Fun, an on-chain token launchpad that enables users to launch their own meme coins in seconds with minimal fees. Each token launched through Gate Fun comes with a real-time community space and engagement-based rewards, with future plans including decentralized voting mechanisms to further community involvement.

Rounding out the ecosystem expansion is Gate Travel, which enables users to spend cryptocurrency on flights, hotels, and vacation packages worldwide. This service moves “crypto beyond speculation and into mass adoption,” according to a company spokesperson, with instant conversions to fiat currency providing competitive rates while eliminating the need for traditional off-ramps. The platform’s new Future Points loyalty program encourages continuous participation by providing tangible value to active users, allowing them to offset trading fees and making high-volume transactions more cost-effective.