Ethereum News Today: Gate Ventures Bridges CeFi and DeFi with ADEN Acquisition for Web3 Expansion

Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of crypto platform Gate, has announced the strategic acquisition of ADEN, a leading decentralized perpetual exchange (Perp DEX), marking a significant expansion into the decentralized derivatives market. The acquisition, disclosed in a Liquidity Finder profile, aligns with Gate's broader "All in Web3" strategy, aiming to bridge centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) through infrastructure innovation and ecosystem integration. The newly integrated ADEN platform will launch on November 3, 2025.

ADEN, which ranks third globally among decentralized perpetual exchanges by monthly trading volume, reported over $20 billion in monthly transactions and serves more than 200,000 traders worldwide. The exchange, founded by INBUM—a derivatives trading veteran and creator of the Bugscoin (BGSC) project—has long been recognized for delivering centralized-exchange-level user experiences within a decentralized framework. ADEN's competitive fee structure, with 0% maker fees and taker fees as low as 0.009%, further strengthens its position in the market.

Following the acquisition, ADEN will migrate to Gate Layer Chain, Gate's proprietary Layer 2 network. Built on the OP Stack and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible, Gate Layer Chain offers scalability, low latency, and minimal fees, enabling decentralized applications to operate with centralized system efficiency. The network's cross-chain interoperability, powered by LayerZero, supports seamless transfers between Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and other major blockchains, providing a scalable foundation for ADEN's growth.

The upgraded ADEN platform, now part of the Gate Layer ecosystem, will feature 447+ perpetual markets with up to 125x leverage, cross-chain deposits and withdrawals, and multiple margin modes. Users can trade instantly via wallet connections, with all assets secured by on-chain ledgers and audited smart contracts. The platform's gasless trading model and real-time market data tools cater to professional traders and institutions.

Gate Ventures also highlighted its role in accelerating the Bugscoin ecosystem, supporting its token economy and global expansion. This partnership reinforces synergies between ADEN and Bugscoin, fostering growth under the broader Gate Layer network. The integration aims to redefine how institutional and professional participants engage with on-chain derivatives, leveraging ADEN's liquidity model and community base alongside Gate's infrastructure.

ADEN's existing infrastructure, launched on July 23, 2025, includes support for BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Ethereum, and Solana, with no KYC requirements and a CEX-like interface. Its shared on-chain order book architecture ensures deep liquidity and fast execution, while a community-driven model with 140,000 ecosystem participants and 700,000 YouTube subscribers sustains liquidity growth.

The acquisition underscores Gate's commitment to advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) while addressing gaps in scalability and user experience. By integrating ADEN's proven liquidity model with Gate's Layer 2 innovations, the platform aims to deliver a high-speed, secure trading environment tailored for institutional adoption.