Gate.io, established in 2013, is one of the first global cryptocurrency exchanges. It is headquartered in the Cayman Islands, serves over 23 million users, and is widely renowned for its extensive selection of digital assets listing over 3,800 cryptocurrencies and tokens.
It offers a comprehensive trading experience which includes spot, margin, and futures trading alongside leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Beyond active trading, the platform provides numerous ways to earn through "Gate Earn," which features staking, lending, structured products, and auto-investment plans. It also features an initial exchange offering (IEO) launchpad for new projects called "Gate.io Startup."
A key component of its ecosystem is GateToken (GT), its native utility token, which offers users trading fee discounts, VIP tier benefits, and participation in governance and exclusive events. Gate.io has also developed “GateChain,” its own public blockchain focused on asset security and decentralized trading, which is EVM-compatible.
The Gate platform also features a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, advanced trading bots, copy trading, and a payments service called “Gate Pay.”
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HeliSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that was launched in 2022 as a joint partnership between MANTRA and LimeChain. The platform is designed to bring a comprehensive suite of decentralized finance (DeFi) services to the Hedera network, with a focus on a user-friendly and community-centric approach.
The core of HeliSwap's service is its open-source, non-custodial exchange, which allows for the seamless swapping of tokens within the Hedera ecosystem. The platform supports swaps between HTS tokens, ERC-20 tokens, and HBAR, providing a high degree of interoperability. In addition to token swaps, HeliSwap offers a range of DeFi features, including customized liquidity mining programs and the ability for users to create their own yield farms. A key component of the ecosystem is the HeliSwap DAO, the first of its kind on Hedera, which empowers the community to participate in the governance and future development of the platform.
HeliSwap is built on the Hedera Smart Contract Service and is fully compatible with the Hedera Token Service (HTS).
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Metacourt is a virtual metaverse platform created in an official partnership with Tennis Australia to extend the fan experience of the Australian Open (AO). It provides a 3D digital recreation of Melbourne Park, the tournament’s physical grounds, allowing a global audience to explore the venue, interact with other fans, and stream live or historic matches from within the metaverse.
The platform leverages the Hedera network to power its digital asset strategy including its central feature, the "AO Art Ball" NFT collection, which consists of thousands of unique NFTs linked to specific 19cm x 19cm plots of the real-world tennis courts. When a winning shot from an official match lands on a plot, the corresponding NFT is updated in real-time with match data, and its owner is rewarded with exclusive utility, such as match footage or merchandise.
Metacourt a novel, gamified experience secured on the Hedera blockchain network to provide fans with verifiable ownership of unique moments in tennis history.
BitGo is a leading provider of secure and regulated digital asset financial services within the Hedera ecosystem. Founded in 2013, BitGo pioneered the multi-signature wallet, setting an industry standard for digital asset security. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including qualified custody, staking, trading, and core infrastructure for institutional clients across 50 countries.
It is a member of the Hedera Governing Council and an active contributor to the network's direction and development. BitGo also serves as a backbone technology provider for the network where it runs several Hedera mirror nodes and supports innovation across the entire ecosystem.
BitGo provides institutional-grade security for Hedera Token Service (HTS) tokens leveraging its multi-signature technology and cold storage solutions to protect client assets. It is regulatory compliant with a verified MiCA license in the EU and operational licenses in New York, Germany, Singapore, and more. Its services include real-world tokenization, settlement, and payment verticals among numerous others.