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Gate Ventures just made a major play in the DeFi world. The venture arm of Gate has officially acquired ADEN, one of the top decentralized perpetual exchanges out there. It’s a big move that shows Gate isn’t just dipping its toes in Web3 it’s diving in headfirst. ADEN’s big debut under Gate is set for November 3, and it’s looking like a game changer.
For some perspective, ADEN isn’t just another DEX. According to CoinMarketCap, it ranks third globally among decentralized perp exchanges, pushing over $20 billion in monthly trading volume and serving more than 200,000 traders. That’s serious firepower.
ADEN Joins the Gate Layer Family
Once the dust settles, ADEN will move over to Gate Layer, Gate’s own Layer 2 network. This is where things get exciting. Gate Layer is fast, cheap, and built for scale so traders get the speed of a CEX but with full on-chain transparency. Plus, it connects easily to other major chains like Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon through LayerZero, so moving assets around won’t be a hassle.
What Traders Can Expect
The revamped ADEN is shaping up to be a serious trading hub. It’ll support more than 447 perpetual markets, offer up to 125x leverage, allow cross-chain deposits and withdrawals, and make it super easy to jump in all you need is your wallet.
Everything runs on audited smart contracts, so it’s fast and transparent. And with the backing of Gate’s infrastructure, ADEN should feel smooth and secure whether you’re a casual trader or a pro.
Why ADEN Stands Out
ADEN was built by INBUM the same person behind Bugscoin (BGSC) and has earned a reputation for delivering a centralized exchange experience in a decentralized world. Its shared on-chain order book gives traders fast execution, deep liquidity, and some of the lowest fees around: 0% maker fees and just 0.009% taker fees.
And let’s not forget the community. ADEN has over 140,000 active participants and 700,000 YouTube subscribers backing it. That’s a strong base that’s about to get even bigger with Gate in the picture.
A Bigger Vision for Web3
This acquisition isn’t just about one platform. It’s part of Gate’s bigger push to bring CeFi and DeFi closer together. By pairing ADEN’s trading engine and community with Gate’s infrastructure, the goal is to make on-chain derivatives faster, easier, and more accessible to everyone.
INBUM will stay on as ADEN’s founder, helping guide the platform through this next chapter.
Gate’s making a loud statement with this move: it wants to lead the charge in decentralized trading. And with ADEN now part of its ecosystem, that vision just got a lot more real.
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