Twelve years ago, I took the first step toward building Gate.io, driven by curiosity and a deep fascination for the world of crypto.

Today, I'm honored to announce that Gate.io has reached its 12th anniversary. With this milestone, we are officially introducing our new Chinese brand name: "Damen"(大门, meaning "The Gate").

Looking back on this journey, our growth and achievements have only been possible thanks to the unwavering trust and support from all of our global users and partners. As the saying goes, "Twelve years marks a full cycle." With a renewed sense of openness and conviction, we are stepping into a new era, one that belongs to the evolving world of Web3.