Gate Layer Launch: Unlocking Low-Cost, High-Speed Web3 Experience and Evolving GT Value

Gate Layer Goes Live: Paving the Way for Large-Scale Web3 Adoption

High gas fees and slow transaction confirmations have long stood as the main obstacles to Web3’s growth. On September 25, 2025 (UTC), Gate will launch Gate Layer—a high-performance Layer 2 network built on OP Stack, with Gate Chain as its settlement layer, striking an optimal balance between security and efficiency.

This launch is designed to deliver a blockchain experience that is faster, more affordable, and easier to use for a global audience, accelerating the mainstream adoption of Web3.

Value for Users: Ultra-Low Fees and Lightning-Fast Transactions

Gate Layer empowers users with:

• Lightning-fast speed: Over 5,700 transactions per second (TPS) and 1-second block times, enabling near-instant transfers and contract confirmations;
• Ultra-low costs: One million transactions cost just $30, dramatically lowering barriers to entry;
• Seamless cross-chain capability: Interoperability with public blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon, making asset transfers effortless.

Users can now enjoy Web3 without worrying about steep fees or long delays, bringing the experience closer to that of traditional internet platforms.

Opportunities for Developers: Full EVM Compatibility and Robust Ecosystem Support

Developers can migrate Ethereum DApps to Gate Layer with zero code changes.

Gate Layer delivers:

• Complete EVM compatibility, enabling seamless integration with the Ethereum toolchain;
• Comprehensive Gate ecosystem support, including funding, user base, and cross-chain resources;
• Secure consensus, backed by both Gate Chain and GT staking for dual-layer protection.

This enables developers to launch applications faster and more securely, while leveraging the ecosystem’s traffic and resource advantages.

Ecosystem-Wide Applications: Perp, Gate Fun, Meme Go

Gate Layer’s debut brings three major application modules:

• Perp — a decentralized perpetual contracts platform with trading depth comparable to leading centralized exchanges;
• Gate Fun — a zero-code token launchpad, enabling small teams and creators to rapidly launch new projects;
• Meme Go — a cross-chain meme coin monitoring and high-speed trading platform, supporting ETH, BSC, Solana, and more.

Together, these modules cover the entire user journey—from asset issuance to trading and investment.

GT’s Core Position in the Ecosystem: Gas Fee Token and Dual Deflation Mechanism

As the foundational asset of Gate’s ecosystem, GT (GateToken) will gain upgraded utility and value logic with the launch of Gate Layer:

• Sole gas fee token: All on-chain transactions and smart contract executions require GT for payment;
• Dual deflation mechanism: Regular token burns and on-chain destruction, continually decreasing supply.

By Q2 2025, over 180 million GT have been burned—exceeding 60% of total supply—further enhancing long-term scarcity.

Gate Chain Upgrade: Technical Reinforcement and Sustainable Scalability

To support Gate Layer’s operation, Gate Chain has completed its v1.20 upgrade:

• EIP-4844 blob transaction support for enhanced throughput;
• EVM upgraded to the Cancun release for broader contract compatibility;
• Expanded EIP protocol support, increasing security and efficiency;
• Optimized RPC interfaces for a superior developer experience.

This upgrade provides Gate Layer with a stable, secure infrastructure.

Conclusion: Gate Layer Transforms the Web3 Experience

The launch of Gate Layer is not just a performance upgrade—it’s a catalyst for Web3’s full-scale adoption. With its low fees, high performance, seamless cross-chain interoperability, and diverse application ecosystem, Gate Layer delivers an unprecedented Web3 experience to both users and developers.

Driven by GT’s deflationary mechanism and ecosystem expansion, Gate is building a sustainable Web3 future for users around the world.