Panama City, Panama – October 27th, 2025 – Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of the global crypto platform Gate, has announced the strategic acquisition of ADEN, a leading decentralized perpetual exchange (Perp DEX). This acquisition signifies a major step in Gate's expansion into the decentralized derivatives market and reinforces its commitment to advancing the "All in Web3" strategy through infrastructure innovation and ecosystem integration. ADEN is slated to officially debut under Gate's umbrella on November 3rd.
ADEN's Market Position and Integration with Gate Layer
According to CoinMarketCap data, ADEN currently holds the third position among global decentralized perpetual exchanges. It boasts a monthly trading volume exceeding $20 billion and a user base of over 200,000 traders worldwide. Post-acquisition, ADEN will be integrated onto Gate Layer Chain, Gate's proprietary Layer 2 network. This migration is intended to leverage Gate Layer's advanced scalability and security features, promising faster and more efficient trading operations.
Gate Layer: The Foundation for Enhanced Decentralized Trading
Gate Layer, serving as the backbone for the upgraded ADEN platform, is a next-generation Layer 2 network constructed on the industry-standard OP Stack. It is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The network is secured by GateChain as its settlement layer and strengthened through GT staking. Gate Layer offers high concurrency, low latency, and minimal transaction fees, enabling large-scale decentralized applications to operate with the efficiency typically associated with centralized systems. Its cross-chain interoperability, facilitated by LayerZero, ensures seamless asset transfers between Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and other major networks, providing a flexible infrastructure for ADEN's future growth.
Gate Perp DEX: The Core of the Integrated Ecosystem
As a critical component of the Gate Layer ecosystem, Gate Perp DEX will serve as the primary platform integrating the outcomes of this acquisition. Built on Gate Layer, it supports over 447 perpetual markets with leverage options up to 125x. The platform also features cross-chain deposit and withdrawal capabilities and multiple margin modes. Users can commence trading immediately by connecting their wallets. With all assets secured by on-chain ledgers and audited smart contracts, the platform aims to provide a secure, transparent, and high-speed decentralized trading environment specifically designed for professional traders and institutional clients.
ADEN's Trading Experience and Community Strength
ADEN was founded by INBUM, the creator of the Bugscoin (BGSC) project and an experienced derivatives trader. The exchange is recognized for delivering a trading experience comparable to centralized exchanges within a decentralized framework. Built on a robust and secure infrastructure, ADEN offers deep liquidity, low fees, and a premium trading interface. Its shared on-chain order book architecture ensures efficient order execution, while real-time market data and institutional-grade tools support precise trading decisions. The platform boasts one of the most competitive fee structures in the industry, with maker fees set at 0% and taker fees as low as 0.009%. Supported by a community of over 140,000 ecosystem participants and 700,000 YouTube subscribers, ADEN's community-driven approach fosters strong synergy and integrates reward mechanisms to encourage active participation and sustainable liquidity growth.
Synergy with Bugscoin and Gate Ventures' Role
Gate Ventures also plays a role as a strategic accelerator for the Bugscoin ecosystem, offering active support in expanding its token economy and global reach. This partnership is designed to reinforce the synergy between ADEN and Bugscoin, ensuring both ecosystems benefit from the broader Gate Layer network.
Redefining Decentralized Derivatives Trading
The integration of ADEN into Gate's ecosystem marks a new phase in the evolution of decentralized derivatives trading. By combining ADEN's established liquidity model and community base with Gate's technical and financial infrastructure, Gate Ventures aims to transform how professional traders and institutions interact with on-chain derivatives markets. This acquisition not only broadens Gate's presence in decentralized finance but also advances its objective of bridging centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) through technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration.
Future Outlook and Leadership
Moving forward, Gate is committed to demonstrating its "All in Web3" strategy through continuous development of its 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 in his role as the Founder of ADEN.
About Gate Ventures
Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of Gate, focuses on investments in decentralized infrastructure, middleware, and applications poised to reshape the Web 3.0 era. Collaborating with global industry leaders, Gate Ventures supports promising teams and startups with the vision and capabilities to redefine social and financial interactions.