Web3 Infrastructure Enters a New Era
With Web3 technology moving into mainstream adoption, network performance and transaction costs have become critical factors driving industry growth. To address these market needs, Gate has introduced Gate Layer, a new foundational solution. By deploying Layer 2 scaling technology and upgrading the GT token economic model, Gate Layer delivers a stable, secure, and cost-efficient Web3 infrastructure, making it easier for developers and users to participate in decentralized ecosystems.
Technical Core
Gate Layer is built on the OP Stack architecture, using Gate Chain as its settlement layer. It offers full EVM compatibility, allowing Ethereum ecosystem developers to seamlessly migrate their existing DApps. This approach shortens development cycles and lowers deployment barriers. Gate Layer offers the following key features:
- Comprehensive EVM tool support: Compatible with major development environments like MetaMask, Remix, and Hardhat;
- Dual-layer security architecture: Integrates Gate Chain’s consensus mechanism and GT staking to reinforce network stability and defense;
- High-speed processing: Supports up to 5,700 transactions per second with one-second block times;
- Ultra-low transaction fees: Gas costs are much lower than leading Layer 2 solutions;
- Cross-chain asset integration: Supports the LayerZero protocol for seamless interoperability across Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain (BSC), Polygon, and other chains.
Cost Efficiency
Processing one million transactions on Gate Layer costs about $30, compared to $700 on Base, $2,000 on BSC, and $1,000 on Solana. This dramatic cost difference makes Gate Layer a highly cost-effective option, easing financial pressure for developers and enabling more viable deployments for DeFi, GameFi, RWA, and other use cases.
Ecosystem Development
Gate Layer is not just a technical upgrade — it also serves as an incubation platform for the Web3 ecosystem. Gate will continue to roll out diverse applications to expand and interconnect the ecosystem:
- Perp DEX: A decentralized perpetual contract trading platform offering high liquidity and low slippage;
- Gate Fun: A no-code token issuance tool enabling creators and projects to launch new tokens effortlessly;
- Meme Go: A cross-chain meme coin aggregator platform for tracking market trends and liquid assets.
These releases position Gate Layer as both a public blockchain and a central hub for Web3 innovation and user engagement.
Ecosystem Core Drivers
With the launch of Gate Layer, GT (GateToken) has been fully upgraded, evolving from an exchange token to the central energy source of the entire ecosystem. Key highlights include:
- Gas token role: All on-chain actions—including smart contracts, NFTs, and cross-chain transactions—are paid in GT;
- Dual deflationary mechanism:
- Regular burn: Over 60% of total supply has been burned as of Q2 2025;
- EIP-1559 model: Each transaction’s base fee is burned automatically, increasing GT’s scarcity and long-term value.
This model enhances the token’s utility and establishes its status as the ecosystem’s foundation.
Gate Chain Technical Upgrades
To fully support Gate Layer’s operations, Gate Chain has been upgraded to consensus version v1.20, introducing several technical improvements:
- Supports EIP-4844 blob transactions for significantly improved data transmission efficiency;
- Upgraded to EVM Cancun version to stay synchronized with Ethereum’s technological advancements;
- Enhanced protocol compatibility: Supports standards including EIP-2565 and EIP-2929;
- Optimized RPC interface performance for a smoother, more stable developer experience.
Conclusion
The launch of Gate Layer marks Gate’s entry into a new era of Web3 infrastructure. With high-speed transactions, competitive costs, and deep integration with GT tokenomics, Gate is building a sustainable, scalable, developer-focused open ecosystem. Gate Layer will serve as the technical foundation for on-chain applications and become a driving force for mass Web3 adoption. This will bring decentralized technology to the mainstream.
