Gate Layer: The innovative force reshaping the underlying encryption ecosystem.

On October 7, 2025, competition in the encryption industry is returning from the "Application Layer" to the "underlying architecture" battle. In this revolution of blockchain infrastructure, Gate Layer, as the core strategic component of the Gate ecosystem, is redefining the industry standards for Layer 2 networks with its high performance, low cost, and multifunctional characteristics, bringing a more efficient on-chain experience for users, developers, and assets.

1. What is Gate Layer?

Gate Layer is the next-generation Layer 2 network independently developed by the Gate Group, aimed at providing a decentralized infrastructure with high scalability, strong compatibility, and low transaction costs for global users. Based on Ethereum's security framework, Gate Layer adopts a Rollup architecture and zero-knowledge proof technology (ZK Proof), significantly improving throughput and transaction efficiency while ensuring security.

Through Gate Layer, users can achieve a smoother transaction experience on-chain, while developers can deploy dApps at a lower cost and access a wealth of Gate ecological resources.

2. Core Advantages: The Triple Balance of Performance, Security, and Openness

1. High-performance transaction processing

Thanks to the application of Rollup technology, Gate Layer can process over 10,000 transactions per second, with transaction confirmation times reduced to under 2 seconds. This performance is sufficient to support high-frequency interaction demands across multiple scenarios such as DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs.

2. Ethereum-level security assurance

The core security logic of Gate Layer relies on the Ethereum mainnet, and all transaction data will ultimately be submitted to Ethereum for verification, thereby ensuring the security and traceability of on-chain assets.

3. Open Ecological Support

Gate Layer not only supports EVM but also plans to support multiple virtual machine architectures, allowing developers to easily migrate applications from ecosystems such as Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon to Gate Layer, minimizing technical barriers.

3. Synergistic Effect of Gate Layer and Gate Ecosystem

As an important extension of the Gate platform, Gate Layer is not just a chain, but the core infrastructure of the Gate ecosystem. It will seamlessly interact with Gate's core products:

• Integration with Gate Perp DEX: Providing low-latency matching and real-time settlement capabilities for on-chain perpetual contracts.
• Connect with Gate Fun: Allow token issuance, airdrops, and GameFi projects to run directly on-chain, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
• Support for cross-chain applications between GT and GUSD: Through Gate Layer, GT and GUSD can achieve broader on-chain circulation, forming a complete financial closed loop.

This ecological integration not only enhances the practical use cases of Gate Layer but also provides a solid technical foundation for Gate's overall strategic layout.

4. User Experience: From Centralization to on-chain Freedom

On Gate Layer, users can enjoy a more flexible on-chain experience:

• Low Gas costs: Transaction fees are only 1/100 of Ethereum's mainnet, allowing ordinary users to interact frequently.
• High yield opportunities: Gate Layer will launch native liquidity mining, staking incentives, and other mechanisms to encourage users to participate in ecosystem development.
• One-click asset migration: Through the official Bridge tool, users can easily migrate assets from Gate exchange or other chains to Gate Layer, achieving a two-way flow of "on-chain wallet + trading platform."

This seamless experience makes Gate Layer a bridge connecting the CEX (Centralized Exchanges) and DeFi (Decentralized Finance) worlds.

V. Future Plans and Development Blueprint

Gate has officially announced the multi-phase development plan for Gate Layer.

1. Phase 1: Ecosystem Launch Phase Basic infrastructure deployment has been completed, and developer access and early testing are now open.
2. Phase 2: Ecological Expansion Stage (2025 Q4) It is expected to launch over 50 projects, including DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and on-chain game applications.
3. Phase 3: Governance and Autonomy Phase (2026) Launch the on-chain governance module to achieve community co-governance and decentralized decision-making.

In the future, Gate Layer will be committed to building a more transparent, open, and sustainable multi-chain ecosystem.

VI. Conclusion: The Significance of Gate Layer

As the blockchain industry enters a new stage of full-chain interoperability, the launch of Gate Layer is not only an extension of Gate's strategic layout but also a technological innovation for the entire industry. It allows blockchain to no longer be merely a synonym for "investment," but truly becomes the underlying driving force for innovation across multiple fields such as finance, content, and social networking.