Gate Layer: Ushering in a New Era of Web3 Infrastructure

Web3 Infrastructure Evolution

As blockchain adoption enters the mainstream, the market’s demand for high-performance, low-cost, and scalable infrastructure is surging. Gate has introduced Gate Layer, a next-generation Layer 2 solution that marks not just a technological leap, but also Gate’s strategic commitment to expanding the decentralized ecosystem. Gate Layer centers on speed, security, and interoperability, designed to power the next wave of Web3 applications with a robust, efficient network.

High-Performance Architecture on OP Stack

Gate Layer leverages the OP Stack framework, positioning Gate Chain as the final settlement layer. This approach preserves Ethereum’s openness while further elevating transaction speed and security. Developers can deploy DApps rapidly using familiar tools like MetaMask, Remix, and Hardhat—no need to adjust to new environments. Key technical highlights:

• Full EVM Compatibility: Effortless support for the Ethereum ecosystem, enabling frictionless DApp migration.
• Dual Security Mechanism: Integrates Gate Chain’s consensus layer with GT staking for comprehensive asset protection.
• Ultra-Fast Transactions: Average block time of one second, with throughput reaching 5,700 TPS.
• Lowest Transaction Fees: Gas costs are highly competitive with other leading Layer 2 solutions.
• Cross-Chain Connectivity: LayerZero protocol integration enables seamless interoperability with ETH, BSC, Polygon, and more.

This architecture positions Gate Layer as a true bridge for the multi-chain ecosystem.

Unleashing Web3 Innovation

Processing one million transactions on Gate Layer costs approximately $30, dramatically lowering barriers to development and deployment.

This creates an optimal environment for project teams in DeFi, GameFi, and RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization), among other verticals.

With a low-fee structure and high computational efficiency, Gate Layer removes the constraints of gas costs, allowing projects to reach the market faster and scale to mass adoption.

Building an Open Web3 Application Ecosystem

Gate Layer is not just another chain—it’s an open platform for creativity and application. Gate will launch a suite of native applications based on Gate Layer, spanning trading, entertainment, and social economy:

• Perp DEX: A perpetual contract platform with high-speed matching and minimal slippage.
• Gate Fun: No-code token issuance tools to empower creators to build independent communities and economies.
• Meme Go: Aggregates cross-chain meme coin markets, delivering real-time market trends and data tracking.

With these offerings, Gate Layer will foster a diverse, interconnected, and thriving Web3 ecosystem.

Fueling the Gate Layer Ecosystem

The launch of Gate Layer transforms the role of GT (GateToken), elevating it from an exchange token to the driving force behind the Layer ecosystem:

1. On-Chain Gas Token: GT is used for contract deployments, NFT transactions, and cross-chain operations.
2. Dual Deflation Mechanism:

• Scheduled Burns: Over 60% of total supply burned as of Q2 2025.
• EIP-1559 Model: Base transaction fees are automatically burned, increasing GT scarcity.

GT thus becomes the economic engine sustaining the growth and longevity of the Gate Layer ecosystem.

Gate Chain Technology Upgrade

To power Gate Layer, the underlying Gate Chain has been upgraded to consensus version v1.20, delivering significant technical advancements:

• Supports EIP-4844 blob transactions for enhanced data processing efficiency.
• Upgraded to the EVM Cancun standard, keeping pace with Ethereum’s latest developments.
• Compatible with multiple EIP enhancements (including 2565, 2929) for improved network stability and scalability.
• Optimized RPC responsiveness, accelerating developer and node interactions.

These upgrades provide Gate Layer with a solid technical foundation for future large-scale application deployment.

Conclusion

Gate Layer is more than a technology upgrade—it’s a catalyst for the evolution of Web3. With high performance, low costs, and cross-chain interoperability at its core, Gate Layer empowers developers to innovate freely and enables users to participate effortlessly in the decentralized ecosystem. As the GT token economic model and application suite mature, Gate Layer will become a cornerstone of next-generation Web3 infrastructure, leading the industry toward a more open and mature future.