Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of the global leading crypto platform Gate, announced the strategic acquisition of ADEN, a top-tier decentralized perpetual exchange (Perp DEX). The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Gate’s expansion into the decentralized derivatives market and reflects its long-term commitment to advancing the “All in Web3” strategy through both infrastructure innovation and ecosystem integration. Following the integration, the newly acquired ADEN will officially debut on November 3.
According to CoinMarketCap, ADEN currently ranks third among global decentralized perpetual exchanges, with a monthly trading volume exceeding $20 billion and a user base of more than 200,000 traders worldwide. Following the acquisition, ADEN will migrate onto Gate Layer Chain, Gate’s proprietary Layer 2 network, to leverage its scalability and security advantages for faster and more efficient trading.
Gate Layer, the backbone for the upgraded ADEN platform, is a next-generation Layer 2 network built on the industry-standard OP Stack and fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Secured by GateChain as the settlement layer and reinforced through GT staking, Gate Layer delivers high concurrency, low latency, and minimal fees, enabling large-scale decentralized applications to operate with the efficiency of centralized systems. Its cross-chain interoperability, powered by LayerZero, allows seamless transfers between Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and other major networks, providing a flexible foundation for ADEN’s future expansion.
As a key component of the Gate Layer ecosystem, Gate Perp DEX serves as the core platform integrating the results of this acquisition. Built on Gate Layer, it supports 447+ perpetual markets with up to 125x leverage, along with cross-chain deposits and withdrawals and multiple margin modes. Users can start trading instantly by connecting their wallets. With all assets secured by on-chain ledgers and audited smart contracts, the platform provides a secure, transparent, and high-speed decentralized trading environment tailored for professional traders and institutions.
ADEN was founded by INBUM, the founder of the Bugscoin (BGSC) project and a veteran derivatives trader, and is well known for delivering centralized-exchange-level trading experience within a decentralized environment. Built on robust, secure infrastructure, the platform offers deep liquidity, low fees, and a premium trading interface. It’s shared on-chain order book architecture ensures seamless order execution, while real-time market data and institutional-grade tools support precision trading decisions. With maker fees at 0% and taker fees as low as 0.009%, ADEN maintains one of the most competitive fee structures in the industry. Backed by over 140,000 ecosystem participants and 700,000 YouTube subscribers, the community-driven platform maintains strong synergy, integrating reward mechanisms that encourage active participation and sustainable liquidity growth.
In addition, Gate Ventures also acts as a strategic accelerator for the Bugscoin ecosystem, providing active support in expanding its token economy and global presence. This partnership reinforces the synergy between ADEN and Bugscoin, ensuring both ecosystems grow stronger under the broader Gate Layer network.
The integration of ADEN into Gate’s ecosystem marks a new chapter in the evolution of decentralized derivatives trading. By aligning ADEN’s proven liquidity model and community base with Gate’s technical and financial infrastructure, Gate Ventures aims to redefine how professional traders and institutions engage with on-chain derivatives markets. The acquisition not only expands Gate’s footprint in decentralized finance but also advances its mission to bridge CeFi and DeFi through technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration.
Looking forward, Gate will continue to demonstrate its “All in Web3” strategy in action, building the next-generation crypto exchange and accelerating the global adoption of Web3 technologies. INBUM, the founder of Bugscoin (BGSC) and the creator of ADEN, will continue to serve as the Founder of ADEN.
About Gate Ventures
Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of Gate, is focused on investments in decentralized infrastructure, middleware, and applications that will reshape the world in the Web 3.0 age. Working with industry leaders across the globe, Gate Ventures helps promising teams and startups that possess the ideas and capabilities needed to redefine social and financial interactions.
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