Odaily Exclusive Interview with Gate Founder Dr. Han: From TradFi Integration to Intelligent Web3, Redefining the Boundaries of Exchanges
In a recent interview with Odaily, Dr. Han, founder and CEO of Gate, discussed the exchange's strategic direction, market outlook, and integration of AI and Web3 technologies. He addressed the current perception of slowed innovation in crypto compared to booming sectors like AI, noting that market cycles are normal and AI development ultimately benefits the crypto industry.
Gate is actively incorporating AI to enhance internal operations and user experience. Dr. Han envisions a future where a simple AI dialog box could replace traditional product interfaces, handling all user queries and tasks. This vision is part of the broader "Intelligent Web3" concept, which aims to use AI agents to help users navigate the complex and fast-growing crypto information landscape.
The exchange's "All in Web3" strategy, formalized in 2025, builds on years of groundwork in decentralized infrastructure, culminating in products like the Gate Wallet. For 2026, Dr. Han highlighted key growth areas: crypto payments, Real World Assets (RWA), and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
Regarding competition from traditional finance, he views the entry of institutions like NYSE and Nasdaq into tokenized stocks as a positive development that brings more users and assets into crypto. Gate's own TradFi business, launched recently, has seen rapid growth, exceeding $95 billion in trading volume, and is designed to create a synergistic "two-way integration" ecosystem with its core crypto services.
Dr. Han also discussed challenges, including managing a fully remote workforce and adapting to AI-driven efficiency gains. He defended Gate's high volume of token listings, emphasizing user choice and the provision of protective tools over acting as a gatekeeper.
On compliance, Gate has made significant progress, securing licenses across numerous U.S. states, European countries, and other regions since starting its efforts in 2018. Future plans include expanding into new jurisdictions and obtaining additional licenses for payments and derivatives. A long-term goal involves pursuing public listings for its various global entities.
The interview concluded with the announcement of GateClaw, an AI agent platform for crypto, representing a first step toward Dr. Han's vision of an AI-driven, interface-free user experience.
Odaily星球日报03/11 04:19
