Gate Ventures has acquired ADEN, a decentralized perpetual exchange. Gate Ventures is the venture capital division of the Gate Group. This move is a strategic part of the company’s “All in Web3” initiative. The goal is to expand its presence in decentralized derivatives trading. The newly integrated platform is scheduled to launch on November 3, 2025.
ADEN is currently the third-largest decentralized perpetual exchange globally. It has a monthly trading volume exceeding $20 billion. The platform serves more than 200,000 traders worldwide. Following the acquisition, ADEN will migrate to Gate Layer. This is Gate’s proprietary Layer 2 network designed to improve performance.
Gate Layer will serve as the core infrastructure for the upgraded ADEN. It is built using the OP Stack framework and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. The network aims to provide high throughput and low transaction costs. It also features cross-chain interoperability, allowing it to connect with other major blockchains like Ethereum and Polygon.
ADEN will become a key part of Gate’s decentralized trading ecosystem. It will integrate with Gate Perp DEX, which supports over 440 perpetual markets. Traders can use leverage of up to 125 times. The system allows for cross-chain deposits and withdrawals. All user assets are secured through on-chain ledgers and audited smart contracts.
ADEN was founded by INBUM, who also created the Bugscoin project. The platform was designed to offer the functionality of a centralized exchange with the transparency of a decentralized one. It features shared on-chain order books and competitive fees. ADEN has a large community with over 140,000 participants and 700,000 YouTube subscribers.
Gate Ventures will also support the expansion of the Bugscoin ecosystem. This collaboration aims to create synergies between ADEN and Bugscoin. The integration of ADEN is a significant step in developing decentralized trading infrastructure. It combines ADEN’s community and liquidity with Gate’s technical resources. The founder, INBUM, will continue to lead ADEN after the acquisition.
