Gate.io Wraps 12th Anniversary Bash—Proving Crypto Exchanges Outlast Most Memecoins

Gate.io just nailed its 12th anniversary celebration—a milestone that’d make your average DeFi project blush. While TradFi banks still treat crypto like a suspicious package, the exchange keeps stacking wins.

No flashy token burns or empty promises here—just a platform that’s survived two Bitcoin halvings, three ’crypto winters,’ and Elon Musk’s Twitter feed. The real achievement? Staying relevant while 90% of 2013’s altcoins now trade exclusively on nostalgia.

Here’s to twelve years of liquidity mining what Wall Street still won’t touch—with both hands.

Charting the Path to “The Next-Generation Crypto Exchange”

At the main event, Gate.io Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech, reflecting on the platform’s twelve-year growth journey and key achievements. He also presented the strategic vision for Gate.io, outlining a comprehensive upgrade in both technological capabilities and ecosystem roles for the future of the exchange.

Dr. Han noted that the past twelve years have been marked by a technology-driven, user-first, and long-term vision approach. Standing at a new starting point, Gate.io will continue to strengthen Web3 infrastructure and drive the broader global adoption of crypto. He emphasized, “We are advancing toward the ‘next-generation crypto exchange’. It is a transformation that not only signifies a leap in technology but also a comprehensive evolution in capability.”

Dr. Han further stated that a truly long-term leading exchange must possess five CORE capabilities: serving billions of users, supporting millions of tokens, executing trillions in trading, providing custody for trillions in funds, and adhering to compliance and regulations. “This is not just a vision of Gate.io. It is the path we are actively building.”

A Convergence of Ideas: Resonating with Web3’s Future Value

More than a celebration, the event served as a high-level forum for dialogue and reflection. During the Fireside Chat, Gate.io CBO Kevin Lee talked to IBC Group Founder and CEO Mario Nawfal for an in-depth discussion on the topic “Crypto Influence in 2025: Still a Net Positive?” In addition, Kevin joined Gate.io CGEO Laura to moderate two dedicated panel discussions, centered on “The drives of the Next Bull Run” and “The Real Value of Web3 Projects”, sparking widespread engagement and lively debate among attendees.

Cross-Industry Synergy: Creating New Web3 Social Experiences

Serving as a prelude, the SPORT3 DUBAI 2025 sports carnival took place on April 29. Featuring a range of athletic competitions including football, badminton, and padel, the event built a vibrant bridge between technology and sports, platforms and users, as well as industry partners. The atmosphere on-site was electric. Gate.io CBO Kevin Lee personally joined the football and padel matches, exemplifying team spirit and competitive drive, while Founder and CEO Dr. Han attended the event, bringing the carnival to an exciting climax.

The success of Gate.io 12th Anniversary Global Celebration reinforced the platform’s pioneering influence in the crypto space and delivered a bold message about the spirit and vision of Web3 connectivity, showcasing its strategic transformation toward becoming the “next-generation crypto exchange”. As Gate.io embarks on its next twelve-year journey, it will continue working hand in hand with global users and partners to usher in a more advanced, collaborative era in the digital asset industry.

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