Gate CEO Reveals Game-Changing ’Gate Layer’ Launch and GT Tokenomics Revolution

Gate.io just dropped a blockchain bombshell that could reshape the entire exchange ecosystem.

Gate Layer Unleashed

The new proprietary blockchain solution promises to slash transaction costs by 80% while boosting throughput to 5,000 TPS—putting it squarely in competition with industry heavyweights. CEO Dr. Lin Han describes it as 'the missing piece in decentralized exchange infrastructure.'

GT Tokenomics Overhaul

Gate Token gets its most significant upgrade since inception. The revamp introduces dynamic staking rewards, burning mechanisms tied to platform revenue, and governance rights that actually matter. 'This transforms GT from a utility token to a true value accumulator,' Han emphasizes during the exclusive briefing.

The timing couldn't be more strategic—coming just as traditional finance institutions finally realize their blockchain projects are about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. While Wall Street struggles with permissioned ledgers, Gate's approach demonstrates what happens when you actually understand cryptocurrency fundamentals.

This move positions Gate not just as an exchange, but as a full-stack blockchain ecosystem player. The Layer 2 solution could potentially onboard the next million users while making gas fees practically negligible. One thing's certain: the race for exchange supremacy just entered its most exciting phase yet.

Competitive Pressures

Major players have already rolled out their own Layer-2 (L2) solutions—such as Coinbase’s Base, Binance’s opBNB, Kraken’s Ink —and the launch of Gate LAYER marks a critical milestone in Gate’s Web3 infrastructure strategy. According to the announcement, Gate Layer is built on the OP Stack and is fully EVM-compatible. It demonstrates impressive performance benchmarks: over 5,700 transactions per second (TPS), 1-second block times, and costs of around $30 per million transactions.

However, what makes Gate’s L2 stand out is not just the technical metrics—even if, as they put it, these are “the most competitive metrics in the space.” Unlike Base or opBNB, Gate Layer combines performance with purposeful utility to create a true differentiator in the Layer-2 race.

Specifically, Gate Layer goes beyond raw throughput by expanding cross-chain connectivity through LayerZero. This allows developers to deploy applications once, reaching users across Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and more. Coupled with the advantages of being a major exchange, Gate Layer can provide developers with immediate liquidity. The diverse products like Perps DEX, Gate Fun, and Meme Go enhance this.

“That blend of speed, cost, and real adoption channels is where we think we can stand apart,” Dr. Han Lin, CEO of Gate told BeInCrypto.

GT Token: From Exchange Token to Web3 Ecosystem Fuel

Alongside the launch of its new L2, Gate also unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to the tokenomics of GT (Gate token). GT will now serve as the sole gas token for Gate Layer. It will continue its dual-burn model, which includes scheduled buybacks and burns combined with on-chain burns.

Lin shared with BeInCrypto that over 180 million GT have been burned, equivalent to 60.18% of the initial supply. This is considered one of the deepest deflationary reductions in the industry.

Typically, token burns reduce supply to create scarcity. With GT increasingly used across the Gate ecosystem (driving demand), this dynamic could positively influence its price. However, if scarcity alone were the focus, GT WOULD lack the sustainability needed for long-term value.

According to Gate’s representatives, this comprehensive tokenomics upgrade represents an evolution—transforming GT from a “CEX token” into the backbone of a broader Web3 ecosystem.

“Our goal is to make GT indispensable: powering transactions, incentivizing developers, and eventually securing the network through staking,” Gate told BeInCrypto.

The launch of Gate Layer and the redesign of GT tokenomics highlight Gate’s long-term strategy: rather than focusing solely on exchange operations, Gate seeks to build sustainable value through infrastructure. In the increasingly competitive L2 race, Gate’s edge lies in its technology and the synergy of high performance, multi-chain connectivity, and an existing user ecosystem.

If Perps DEX, Meme Go, and GateSwap bring liquidity and traffic, GT will have a clear on-chain demand. However, there are still existing risks, including competitive pressure from Base, opBNB… (some L2s already have large dev communities), and smart-contract security risks when opening more new products.

Gate emphasized that the true differentiation lies not only in speed and low transaction costs but also in the ability to provide instant liquidity and an existing user base. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of offering practical DeFi products. At the same time, the upgraded tokenomics mechanism positions GT not merely as an exchange token but also establishes GT as the evolving “fuel” of Gate’s Web3 ecosystem.

Competitive Pressures

Major players have already rolled out their own Layer-2 (L2) solutions—such as Coinbase’s Base, Binance’s opBNB, Kraken’s Ink —and the launch of Gate Layer marks a critical milestone in Gate’s Web3 infrastructure strategy. According to the announcement, Gate Layer is built on the OP Stack and is fully EVM-compatible. It demonstrates impressive performance benchmarks: over 5,700 transactions per second (TPS), 1-second block times, and costs of around $30 per million transactions.

However, what makes Gate’s L2 stand out is not just the technical metrics—even if, as they put it, these are “the most competitive metrics in the space.” Unlike Base or opBNB, Gate Layer combines performance with purposeful utility to create a true differentiator in the Layer-2 race.

Specifically, Gate Layer goes beyond raw throughput by expanding cross-chain connectivity through LayerZero. This allows developers to deploy applications once, reaching users across Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and more. Coupled with the advantages of being a major exchange, Gate Layer can provide developers with immediate liquidity. The diverse products like Perps DEX, Gate Fun, and Meme Go enhance this.

“That blend of speed, cost, and real adoption channels is where we think we can stand apart,” Dr. Han Lin, CEO of Gate told BeInCrypto.

GT Token: From Exchange Token to Web3 Ecosystem Fuel

Alongside the launch of its new L2, Gate also unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to the tokenomics of GT (Gate token). GT will now serve as the sole gas token for Gate Layer. It will continue its dual-burn model, which includes scheduled buybacks and burns combined with on-chain burns.

Lin shared with BeInCrypto that over 180 million GT have been burned, equivalent to 60.18% of the initial supply. This is considered one of the deepest deflationary reductions in the industry.

Typically, token burns reduce supply to create scarcity. With GT increasingly used across the Gate ecosystem (driving demand), this dynamic could positively influence its price. However, if scarcity alone were the focus, GT would lack the sustainability needed for long-term value.

According to Gate’s representatives, this comprehensive tokenomics upgrade represents an evolution—transforming GT from a “CEX token” into the backbone of a broader Web3 ecosystem.

“Our goal is to make GT indispensable: powering transactions, incentivizing developers, and eventually securing the network through staking,” Gate told BeInCrypto.

The launch of Gate Layer and the redesign of GT tokenomics highlight Gate’s long-term strategy: rather than focusing solely on exchange operations, Gate seeks to build sustainable value through infrastructure. In the increasingly competitive L2 race, Gate’s edge lies in its technology and the synergy of high performance, multi-chain connectivity, and an existing user ecosystem.

If Perps DEX, Meme Go, and GateSwap bring liquidity and traffic, GT will have a clear on-chain demand. However, there are still existing risks, including competitive pressure from Base, opBNB… (some L2s already have large dev communities), and smart-contract security risks when opening more new products.