Gate.io

General information

Gate.io is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange where users can trade a wide range of cryptocurrencies and tokens. The platform supports more than 1,400 cryptocurrencies as well as 2,500 trading pairs. The exchange is the world's leader in terms of trading volume, with a daily trading volume of more than $12 billion and supports both spot and margin trading. In addition, the exchange has expanded its services to other markets, including options, futures, and derivatives for investors.

In 2013, the exchange was founded in China by the current CEO, Han Lin. He wants to create a secure trading platform for all those who believe in Bitcoin. Lin holds a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering and a master's degree in mathematics and computer science.

The exchange was launched in 2013 under the name Bter, Bter.com. In 2017, the exchange was acquired by Gate Technology Inc. and renamed.

Gate.io is the first cryptocurrency exchange to be set up in China. Its company is located in the Cayman Islands.

On July 22, 2020, the Gate.io brand was fully upgraded, and the Chinese name "Open Sesame" was officially launched. gate.io International Station is an international station for global blockchain assets with attitude. Since its inception 13 years ago, it has provided millions of users from more than 224 countries around the world with nearly 500 high-quality blockchain asset trading and investment services. Gate.io is committed to being a trustworthy, safe, stable and reputable international station of blockchain assets, which not only provides users with safe, convenient and fair blockchain asset trading services, but also fully protects users' transaction information security and asset security. The Gate.io entity is Gate Technology Inc., which serves the world and has independent trading business and operation centers in Canada, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and other countries and regions. Gate.io It has super defense SSL link, offline bitcoin wallet technology, instant blockchain asset deposit and withdrawal function, multi-currency address sharing technology, multiple security verification protection, and provides low blockchain asset transaction fees and withdrawal fees.

The platform is available to users in all countries except Cuba, Sudan, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Pakistan, and Crimea. In addition, some services are not available to residents of the United States (Washington, New York) and Canada.

Almost all of the most well-known tokens in the cryptocurrency industry are listed on the platform, including the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, with more than 2,800 cryptocurrencies supported by Gate.io as of 2024.

The platform offers very competitive commissions: there are no deposit fees when users trade on the exchange, while withdrawal fees vary depending on the cryptocurrency.

Spot and futures trading fees are calculated based on the user's tier from VIP 0 to VIP 16 (depending on the user's 30-day trading volume). The specific fee is calculated based on the maker-taker model.

Gate.io Enables clients to trade on margin with a maximum leverage of 100x. The amount of margin financing depends on the leverage ratio.

Security

Sesame Doors says it has taken several measures to protect user funds. These measures include:

Cold storage: Sesame Doors keeps most of its users' funds in cold storage, which means they are offline and not connected to the internet. This makes them less susceptible to hacking.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Sesame Open requires users to enable MFA when logging into their accounts. This adds a layer of security by requiring users to enter a code from their phone in addition to their password.

Regular security audits: Sesame Open accepts regular security audits from third-party security companies. This helps ensure that the exchange's security measures are up-to-date and effective.

Available Cryptocurrencies

Sesame Open has a wide range of cryptocurrencies that cover a variety of categories to cater to different trading strategies and preferences. From market leaders such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to emerging tokens and leveraged instruments, Sesame Open offers over 1,400 trading pairs, allowing users to explore a wide range of cryptocurrency projects.

Open Sesame APP

To download the Open Sesame app, follow these steps:

For Android devices:

Copy the download link: https://www.gate.io/mobileapp

Paste the link into your browser and click on the "Android APK App Download" button.

Click "Download" and wait for the download to complete.

Once the download is complete, click on the "Install" button.

Once the installation is complete, tap "Done" or "Open".

For iOS devices:

Open the App Store.

Type "open sesame" in the search box and search.

Find "Open Sesame" and tap "Get" to install the app.

Wait for the download to complete.

Once the installation is complete, tap on the Sesame Open Door app icon to launch the app.

How do I open an account?

Here are the steps to open an account on SesameOpen:

Visit the SesameOpen website and click on the "Register" button.

Enter your email address, password, and country of residence.

Click on the "Create Account" button.

Check your email for a verification code.

Enter the verification code in the Verification box.

Click on the "Verify" button.

You will be logged in to your Sesame Open Door account.

Deposits and withdrawals

Sesame Open offers a variety of payment methods that users can choose according to their preferences and location.

For U.S. users, common payment methods include ACH, S wallet import grid T, and wire transfer (in U.S. dollars).

In Europe, SEPA has become popular in euro trading, while iDeal is also used.

GBP users in the UK can use faster and more secure transaction services, and the Faster Payments Service is recommended. In Australia, PayID and Poli are the main methods of AUD transactions.

In addition, various credit card options are supported worldwide, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, to accommodate different fiat currencies.

Regulatory & Compliance
Gate.io operate in compliance with international Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies. At present, the platform has set up independent operation centers in Canada, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and other countries and regions to ensure localization services and regulatory compliance. At the same time, Gate.io adopts multiple security verification, super defense SSL encryption and offline cold storage technology to fully protect the security of user assets.

Trading products and

1. servicesSpot trading: Support 2800+ cryptocurrencies, covering mainstream currencies such as BTC, ETH, SOL and emerging tokens.
2. Margin trading: Provide up to 100 times leverage, flexible to meet the needs of investors with different risk appetites.
3. Futures and derivatives: including perpetual contracts, options, etc., supporting long and short two-way trading strategies.
4. Wealth management and lending: Provide value-added services such as current/fixed wealth management, pledge lending, etc.

Trading Platform & Technology

• Web & App Trading Terminal: Optimized responsive design, supports multiple languages (including Chinese), provides in-depth charts, technical indicators and API access.
• High concurrency matching engine: Millions of orders per second are processed to ensure a low-latency trading experience.
• Multi-currency shared address: Simplify the deposit and withdrawal process and improve the efficiency of fund management.

Fee structure

Gate.io adopts a tiered fee model, and the fee depends on the user's VIP level (VIP 0 to VIP 16), and the main rules include:

• spot trading: The maker fee is as low as 0.1%, and the taker fee is as low as 0.2%.
• Futures trading: The fee rate decreases with the VIP level, and high-level users can enjoy lower costs.
• Deposit and withdrawal fees: 0 deposit fees, withdrawal fees vary by currency (e.g., BTC withdrawals are adjusted in real time according to on-chain gas fees).

Security and risk control system

1. asset custody: 95% of user assets are stored in offline cold wallets, combined with multi-signature technology to prevent hacker attacks.
2. Risk monitoring: Monitor abnormal trading behaviors in real time and automatically trigger circuit breakers to avoid market manipulation risks.
3. Insurance fund: Set up a special fund to compensate for the loss of positions in extreme markets.

Customer support and community building

• provide 24/7 multilingual customer service (including Chinese), and the response speed is industry-leading.
• Operate official communities (Telegram, Twitter, Weibo, etc.), and regularly hold AMAs to interact with users.
• Launched the Gate Learn education platform to popularize blockchain knowledge and trading skills.

Social Responsibility and Industry Contributions

• : Continue to fund blockchain open source projects and developer communities.
• Participate in the formulation of industry safety standards and promote the compliance process.
• Reduce operational carbon emissions through carbon offset programs and practice sustainability.

In the future, the plan is to

• expand the compliance license (such as registration under the European MiCA framework).
• Optimize institutional-grade services (e.g., OTC block trades, custody solutions).
• Explore the integration of the Web 3.0 ecosystem (wallets, DEX aggregations, etc.).