Dr. Han argues that Web3 is reaching an inflection point and will become an everyday utility, positioning the technology for mainstream adoption. Gate.io’s 12‑year track record and its $11.676 billion in reserves held at a 124% reserve ratio across nearly 500 asset types are presented as the foundation for this transition.
Gate.io positions an “All in Web3” strategy to make blockchain seamless for everyday users, centering on a single Gate App that connects payments, investing, wealth management and on‑chain finance while reducing reliance on fragmented intermediaries. Dr. Han emphasized, “Web3 is about to change everyone’s life,” framing the move from niche tooling to mainstream utility.
Key product components include a high‑performance Layer 2 network designed to ease cross‑chain asset movement and lower transaction costs; Layer 2 refers to a secondary framework built atop a blockchain to increase throughput and reduce fees. The GT tokenomics upgrade will serve as the ecosystem’s incentive layer, with tokenomics defined as the economic policies that govern token supply, utility and incentives.
Gate Fun, a zero‑code on‑chain token launchpad, aims to democratize token issuance for creators and small businesses. A decentralized perpetual futures exchange (Perp DEX) will expand on‑chain derivatives access; perpetual futures are contracts without an expiry that let traders hold leveraged positions.
Other initiatives highlighted are a global Web3 payment upgrade, wallet enhancements slated for Q2 2025 to improve security and UX, and Gate Learn, a comprehensive educational program to lower the knowledge barrier. Gate.io also commits to scaling talent globally to sustain product development and operational resilience.
Market dynamics, AI convergence and regulatory approach
Dr. Han frames 2025 as a structural shift: long‑term capital is returning and attention has shifted from short‑term price swings to platform resilience and asset transparency. He points to the operational convergence between Web3 and artificial intelligence as a major driver, noting that AI is now used directly in trading, data analysis and risk management, while the emergence of AI agents automating smart contracts is creating new efficiency vectors.
AI compute miners—decentralized nodes supplying compute for AI workloads—are cited as a frontier force enabling more distributed access to advanced model training and inference.
Gate.io is addressing adoption hurdles identified in the letter. Infrastructure and usability are being tackled with the Gate Layer to reduce latency and costs. Proof of Reserves, a transparency practice that publicly verifies asset holdings, is cited as central to rebuilding user trust. On compliance, Gate.io said it is advancing regulatory engagement across Dubai, Europe and Australia to support global expansion and legal certainty.
Dr. Han’s letter presents Gate.io’s product roadmap and capital posture as the foundation for scaling Web3 into everyday life, with AI integration and compliance work singled out as accelerants.
