Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Gate Group, has announced the acquisition of ADEN, a decentralized perpetual exchange (Perp DEX).
The transaction represents a strategic step in expanding Gate’s presence in decentralized derivatives trading and supports the company’s ongoing “All in Web3” initiative, which focuses on infrastructure innovation and ecosystem development. The integrated ADEN platform is expected to officially launch on Nov. 3, 2025.
According to CoinMarketCap data, ADEN currently ranks third among decentralized perpetual exchanges worldwide, with monthly trading volumes exceeding $20 billion and a global user base of more than 200,000 traders.
Following the acquisition, ADEN will migrate to the Gate Layer network — Gate’s proprietary Layer 2 solution — in order to enhance scalability, transaction speed, and overall trading performance.
Gate Layer as Core Infrastructure
Gate Layer serves as the foundation for the upgraded ADEN platform. Built on the OP Stack framework and fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), it is secured by GateChain as the settlement layer and supported through GT staking.
The network is designed to provide high throughput, low latency, and reduced transaction costs. With LayerZero-powered cross-chain interoperability, Gate Layer enables seamless connectivity between Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and other networks — providing a flexible base for the ADEN ecosystem.
Integration With Gate Perp DEX
ADEN will become a key component of Gate’s decentralized ecosystem, integrating into Gate Perp DEX — a platform that supports more than 440 perpetual markets with leverage options of up to 125x.
The system allows cross-chain deposits, withdrawals, and multiple margin modes. All assets are secured through on-chain ledgers and audited smart contracts to maintain transparency and operational reliability.
About ADEN
Founded by INBUM, creator of the Bugscoin (BGSC) project and an experienced derivatives trader, ADEN was designed to combine the functionality of centralized exchanges with the transparency of decentralized infrastructure.
The platform features shared on-chain order books, institutional-grade trading tools, and competitive fees — including 0% maker fees and taker fees starting from 0.009%. ADEN also maintains an active community of over 140,000 ecosystem participants and 700,000 YouTube subscribers, fostering liquidity growth through its engagement programs.
Strategic Collaboration With Bugscoin Ecosystem
Gate Ventures will also support the expansion of the Bugscoin ecosystem, focusing on token-economy development and global reach. This collaboration is expected to create additional synergies between ADEN and Bugscoin under the broader Gate Layer framework.
