From 2013 to 2024, Gate.io has had a development path full of innovation, challenges, and achievements, winning widespread recognition from global users. Dr. Han Lin, the founder and CEO, has always upheld his belief in Bitcoin and commitment to users, dedicated to creating a secure trading platform for everyone who believes in Bitcoin. This commitment is reflected in Gate.io’s emphasis on user asset security, attention to industry trends and technological developments, and focus on user experience and service quality.
Gate.io’s success is no accident. It is precisely because of its commitment to its original intentions that Gate.io has won the trust and reputation of users worldwide, with over 16 million crypto users, supporting over 2,200 cryptocurrencies, and a daily trading volume exceeding $14 billion, making it one of the most trusted trading platforms globally. In 2024, Gate.io celebrated its 11th anniversary with the theme “Opening the Era of Versatile Trading,” marking an important milestone in the cryptocurrency field.
Speaking about Gate.io’s 11th anniversary, Dr. Han Lin said, “Eleven years is a remarkable achievement for any company, and when we talk about it in the crypto world, it becomes even more precious. So we have always put ‘safety’ first. Whether in the past or the future, the most important thing is to accompany and grow with users. We look forward to the industry experiencing long-term healthy development and to better integration of digital assets and real life.”
Gate.io has evolved comprehensively in its 11 years, with steady advancements in core businesses such as trading volume, user growth, traffic improvement, and service upgrades. Data from 2023 shows that the annual trading volume reached $1.72 trillion, with over 360 new currencies added throughout the year, over 7 million people participating in Startup new project subscriptions, and the total funds exceeding $7.68 billion USDT.
As one of the first globally to support 100% margin verification, Gate.io regularly upgrades its PoR scheme, with a total reserve exceeding $64 billion and a reserve ratio of 115.34%, successfully passing a comprehensive security audit by blockchain security company Hacken. The Gate Group has obtained licenses for digital currency-related businesses or completed related VASP registrations in multiple locations, establishing local stations in Malta, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Turkey, and others to provide secure and compliant digital asset services to local users.
In the industry, Gate.io is known for its diversified services, having built a comprehensive ecosystem including exchanges, public chains, wallet services, DeFi, Web3, research institutes, venture capital, and startup incubation. Based on this, Gate.io continues to innovate in building encrypted infrastructure. The Gate Web3 wallet supports dozens of mainstream blockchains and thousands of token assets, integrating innovative products such as DApp browsers, NFT stores, quick exchanges, and airdrops. In terms of accelerating cryptocurrency applications, it also provides payment (Gate PayGate Card) and fund deposit/withdrawal (Gate OTCGate Connect) services.
In 2023, Gate Charity was established, setting a new benchmark for global charity work, successfully conducting over 100 activities in 16 countries and regions. To promote the popularization of crypto education, Gate Learn offers courses covering various fields in the industry, aiming to spread blockchain technology and culture. Meanwhile, Gate.io actively engages in offline activities, accelerating community development with a presence in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa.
To celebrate its 11th anniversary, Gate.io launched a series of rich celebration activities to give back to users:
1. Leave an anniversary message and enjoy generous gifts: Users have a chance to receive exquisite anniversary gifts by leaving an anniversary message on the anniversary page.
2. Celebrate the anniversary and enjoy exclusive gifts: By logging in to the activity page and participating in the lottery, each user has the opportunity to receive an exclusive 11th-anniversary gift.
3. Revel in the feast and enjoy $100,000 in prizes: By participating in games and collecting celebration gifts, users have the chance to share luxurious prizes.
4. 11th-anniversary surprise party, big giveaways: Users who successfully receive exclusive anniversary gifts can participate in the surprise party and have the chance to win prizes such as iPhone 15 Pro Max, MacBook, iPad, as well as airdropped red envelopes.
With the rapid development of the global cryptocurrency market, the role and responsibilities of trading platforms are constantly being upgraded. With its deep technological expertise and extensive industry experience, Gate.io has officially ushered in the “Era of Versatile Trading,” which means providing more trading options and higher quality services. The opening of the Era of Versatile Trading will further witness Gate.io’s unremitting efforts to drive the industry into a new development stage.
