Gate Ventures Bridges CeFi and DeFi with ADEN Integration

Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of global 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 move aligns with Gate's "All in Web3" strategy, aiming to bridge centralized and decentralized finance through infrastructure innovation and ecosystem integration. ADEN, which ranks third globally among decentralized perpetual exchanges with a monthly trading volume exceeding $20 billion and 200,000+ traders, according to a TradingView report, will migrate to Gate's proprietary Layer 2 network, Gate Layer Chain, to enhance scalability and security, according to Gate's announcement.

The integration of ADEN onto Gate Layer Chain leverages the network's high concurrency, low latency, and cross-chain interoperability via LayerZero, enabling seamless transfers across Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and other major networks. Gate Layer Chain, built on the OP Stack and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, is secured by GateChain and GT staking, positioning it as a high-efficiency platform for decentralized applications. This transition is expected to accelerate ADEN's growth, offering users faster trading speeds and reduced fees while maintaining institutional-grade tools and real-time market data.

ADEN's platform, founded by INBUM (creator of the Bugscoin project), has long been recognized for its centralized-exchange-like trading experience within a decentralized framework. The platform supports 447+ perpetual markets with up to 125x leverage, cross-chain deposits, and a competitive fee structure (0% maker and 0.009% taker fees). Its shared on-chain order book architecture ensures liquidity depth, while community-driven mechanisms incentivize participation and liquidity growth.

Gate Ventures emphasized that the acquisition strengthens its position in decentralized finance (DeFi) by combining ADEN's proven liquidity model with Gate's technical infrastructure. The integration also extends support to the Bugscoin (BGSC) ecosystem, fostering synergies between the two platforms under the broader Gate Layer network. INBUM will continue as ADEN's founder, underscoring the platform's commitment to innovation and user-centric design.

The acquisition reflects broader trends in DeFi, where platforms increasingly prioritize scalability and security to compete with traditional exchanges. ADEN's migration to Gate Layer Chain aligns with industry efforts to address scalability challenges while maintaining the transparency and decentralization that define Web3. Gate Ventures, which focuses on decentralized infrastructure and applications, aims to redefine how professional traders and institutions engage with on-chain derivatives markets.