#GateWeb3UpgradestoGateDEX

As of January 2026, Gate Web3 officially completed its rebranding and structural upgrade process, becoming Gate DEX.

This is more than just a name change; it's a strategic shift toward combining the ease of centralized exchanges (CEXs) with the dominance of decentralized finance (DeFi). Here's a summary of what this upgrade means for you:

🚀 Key Features of Gate DEX

The "All in Web3" strategy has brought several significant improvements to make decentralized trading less intimidating:

Frictionless Onboarding: You can now log in using your existing Gate account along with a traditional wallet connection (Gate Wallet). This effectively eliminates the "barrier to entry" for users new to on-chain trading.

Spots and Swaps: Instant token exchanges with high liquidity across multiple chains.

Derivatives (Gate Perp DEX): High-performance perpetual futures built on the Gate Layer (Layer 2 networks), offering leverage up to 125x on major assets like BTC and ETH.

Performance: Using the Gate Layer infrastructure (powered by the OP Stack), the DEX can handle over 5,700 TPS with 1-second block times and keeps gas fees significantly lower than the Ethereum mainnet.

Security: Every transaction is logged on-chain, but the platform uses audited smart contracts and a "Vault" auto-balancing mechanism to protect assets.

Current Incentives

To celebrate the launch, Gate DEX is running an "On-Chain All-Round Challenge" (typically running through early February 2026).

First Trade Reward: Users completing their first trade in Swap, Spot, or Futures can unlock cash rewards (up to 100 USDT).

Gas Subsidies: Some promotions include 100% gas fee rebates for first-time orders made via the Gate App.

Note: Even with the easy "one-click" login, remember that when you trade on the DEX side, you are often interacting with self-custodial elements. Always ensure you have backed up your recovery phrases if you are using a new decentralized wallet created through the platform.