Gate Founder Dr. Han 2025 Year-End Open Letter: Web3 Is About to Change Everyone's Lifestyle

Gate Founder Dr. Han stated in the year-end open letter in 2025 that Web3 is moving from a niche technology circle into real-world applications. On Gate’s 12th anniversary, with the second-highest trading volume globally and reserves totaling $11.676 billion, it has become the platform with the most disclosed reserve cryptocurrencies. Dr. Han believes that the trends of Web3 integrating with AI, a surge in on-chain activities, and the normalization of crypto payments mark a pivotal point in Web3’s path toward maturity.

The Critical Moment of Web3 From Concept to Reality

This year, Dr. Han’s deepest impression is that Web3 is becoming more “real.” Technologies once mainly confined to niche developer-driven communities are now entering the real world, facing broader market and user validation. On-chain performance, cross-chain capabilities, and user experience have fundamentally narrowed the gap compared to a few years ago. Many issues previously considered “unstable” or “difficult to use” are gradually being resolved, creating realistic conditions for large-scale Web3 applications.

This qualitative change manifests across multiple dimensions. Technologically, the maturity of Ethereum Layer-2 solutions has significantly increased transaction speeds and reduced fees. Advances in cross-chain bridging technology have made asset flow between different blockchains smoother. Improvements in wallet interfaces have lowered the learning curve for new users, evolving from complex private key management to user experiences similar to traditional applications.

Market-wise, there have also been notable changes. As Bitcoin hit new highs multiple times this year, more long-term capital is returning to the crypto market. However, the focus has shifted from short-term price volatility to platform resilience, asset transparency, and the long-term vitality of ecosystems. Ongoing on-chain activities further reflect a clear trend: more value creation and trading behaviors are moving on-chain rather than being limited to speculative frameworks.

Three Key Indicators for Web3 Going Mainstream

Technological Maturity: Fundamental improvements in on-chain performance, cross-chain capabilities, and user experience eliminate technical barriers to scaling applications.

Capital Structure Changes: Long-term capital reflows, with market focus shifting from price speculation to platform resilience and ecosystem sustainability.

Expansion of Application Scenarios: Crypto payments integrated into daily life, AI directly participating in trading, and refined digital asset management.

Gate Supports Web3 Infrastructure Vision with Strength

At this critical moment, Gate has delivered an impressive report card. In core trading capabilities, Gate ranks second globally in spot trading volume and liquidity, and remains in the top three worldwide for derivatives trading volume and overall strength. This market position is not accidental but the result of long-term technological investment and user trust accumulation.

In terms of security and asset management, Gate’s achievements are even more prominent. According to the latest reserve proof report, Gate’s total reserves reach $11.676 billion, with a reserve ratio of 124%, covering nearly 500 user assets. Currently, Gate is the platform with the most disclosed reserve cryptocurrencies in the industry, significantly surpassing other mainstream exchanges. This transparency has set a new industry standard, addressing users’ core concerns about platform security.

Gate is also stepping toward the mainstream stage with a more open attitude. It has officially become an official sponsor of the Formula 1 Oracle Red Bull Racing team and continues to collaborate with AC Milan Football Club as its jersey sleeve sponsor. These top-tier sports sponsorships bring the professional image of the crypto industry into the global public eye, paving the way for Web3 mainstream adoption.

Dr. Han emphasizes that Gate’s ongoing investment in Web3 is not for hype but stems from a clearer understanding: to reach a broader user base, Web3 must be built on solid infrastructure, user-friendly products, and a stable, reliable environment. Only when these foundations are firmly in place can Web3 truly integrate into daily life.

AI and Web3 Fusion Unlock New Possibilities

The integration of Web3 with other technological fields has become more evident in 2025. Artificial intelligence is no longer just an auxiliary tool but is beginning to participate directly in trading, data analysis, and risk management. AI-driven trading bots can monitor markets 24/7 and execute trades automatically based on preset strategies. Intelligent risk control systems use machine learning to identify abnormal trading patterns, enhancing platform security.

Crypto payments are gradually becoming part of daily life, making digital assets no longer limited to account balances. More merchants accept crypto payments, and stablecoins are becoming convenient tools for cross-border remittances. Digital asset management has evolved from simple holdings to more refined long-term strategies, including staking yields, liquidity mining, and multi-chain asset allocation.

These developments reinforce Dr. Han’s belief: Web3 is becoming the foundation of the next-generation digital economy, supporting long-term innovation and sustainable growth. Gate’s mission is becoming clearer—connecting markets, bridging on-chain and off-chain worlds, technology and applications, innovation and real-world needs.

Steady Long-term Approach

Looking ahead, Gate will continue to strengthen its foundations in security, performance, openness, and compliance. Dr. Han states, “We do not pursue speed but move steadily and reliably, accompanying more users into the next phase of Web3.” This long-term approach is especially valuable in the rapidly changing crypto market.

Many of Gate’s efforts may not be visible externally but are crucial internally. Continuous system optimization, security upgrades, and user experience improvements form the unseen foundation of platform stability. Twelve years of accumulation position Gate at a new starting point, ready for a longer-term and more ambitious development path.