In the world of cryptocurrencies, security is a core issue. In late February 2025, incidents of fund theft in the industry occurred frequently, and user asset security has once again become a focus of attention.
According to a report from the Gate Research Institute, as of November 2024, the blockchain ecosystem has cumulatively experienced 1,740 publicly disclosed security incidents, with a total loss of up to $33.744 billion. Among them, there were 369 incidents in 2024 alone, resulting in a loss of $2.308 billion, indicating that hacker attacks have become a persistent threat. In particular, private key leakage incidents account for 62.3% of all losses.
Facing industry challenges, Gate.io has always adhered to the core principle of "security first" and, with its leading technology and strict risk control system, has built an impregnable security barrier for users.
Top-level Defense System: Blocking Risks at the Source
It is well known that technology is the cornerstone of security. Gate.io is aware of its importance and has invested heavily in technological R&D to build a comprehensive, multi-level security protection system.
The self-developed trading system is the core of Gate.io's security system. Each module is independently iterated, undergone professional company penetration testing and annual security audits, ensuring that the system remains unbreakable even when facing complex attacks. The front-end of the system uses protection services provided by global leading security companies such as Cloudflare and Akamai, building a series of solid defense lines to keep malicious traffic and attacks out.
In terms of data transmission, Gate.io uses the encrypted Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol to ensure that all website data is not stolen or tampered with during transmission. This encryption technology is like a "cloak of invisibility" for user data, making it inaccessible to hackers.
In the face of DDoS attacks, the platform has built a self-evolving anti-DDoS attack system through a four-step mechanism of detection, response, defeat, and recording, continuously improving its response capabilities. The Gate.io anti-DDoS mechanism is like a smart shield that can automatically identify and resist various attacks.
In addition, the platform also deploys a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DNS security measures to further enhance its overall defense capabilities. The WAF can intelligently identify and block illegal intrusions, data tampering, and vulnerability attacks, while the DNS security measures effectively prevent the possibility of hijacking or fraudulent communication.
Strict Internal Control Mechanism: Forging an Impregnable Security Net
Even the most powerful technology requires strict internal management to ensure security. Gate.io believes that internal security is an important part of the entire platform's security system. Therefore, the platform adopts the strictest security management measures to ensure that every link is under monitoring.
All computers are equipped with endpoint protection mechanisms and are fully protected by the corporate firewall. At the same time, the platform has set up a zero-trust security architecture, adhering to the principle of "continuous verification, never trust" for security protection, ensuring that software is always kept up-to-date and using the principle of least privilege (PoLP) and role-based access control (RBAC), regularly reviewing and detecting and removing redundant account access, strictly implementing access rights application procedures, and ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data, thereby fundamentally reducing security risks.
Development management is also a key part of internal control. Gate.io has established a comprehensive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) management system, strictly controlling the security quality of software throughout the entire life cycle, from software requirements design, architecture review, development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and software operations. During the software development process, the code submissions of developers are subject to strict audits, and SAST, SCA, DAST and other testing technologies are introduced to continuously detect any backdoor code and security vulnerabilities. This strict management process eliminates potential security vulnerabilities at the source, building an impregnable defense line for the platform's security.
Account Security: Dual Authentication, Impregnable Accounts
For users, account security is the biggest concern, and Gate.io has put a lot of effort into this area. The login process is the first line of defense for account security. Gate.io provides multiple verification methods such as SMS, Google OTP, IP address monitoring, and email, ensuring the authenticity of user identity. The dual protection mechanism of login password and fund password further strengthens the security protection.
In the transaction and withdrawal process, each withdrawal requires multiple security authentication, including SMS or email verification. And after security settings such as password reset, users cannot withdraw funds for 24 hours, effectively preventing the possibility of hackers extracting funds by tampering with security settings.
In addition, Gate.io also provides users with a security log function, allowing users to view the login and operation records of their accounts at any time, and take immediate countermeasures if any abnormalities are found.
Asset Protection: Cold and Hot Wallets in Tandem, Funds as Solid as Gold
In the world of digital assets, the security of wallets is directly related to the security of user assets. Gate.io adopts a cold and hot wallet separation approach to provide "dual protection" for user assets.
The hot wallet uses advanced technologies such as multi-signature, TEE (Trusted Execution Environment), MPC (Multi-Party Computation), threshold signature, and big data risk control to ensure the security of private keys. All user deposit and withdrawal requests must go through multi-risk management authentication before being broadcast to the blockchain for confirmation, to prevent fund risks.
The cold wallet follows the principles of off-site backup, bank custody, multiple storage media, multi-signature, and complete offline, ensuring the absolute security of assets. Through years of practical experience, Gate.io has formed a sound management process and emergency response mechanism. The "cold and hot separation" wallet management approach maximizes the security of user assets.
Asset Reserves: Global Leading 100% Reserve Ratio
Through Merkle tree and zero-knowledge proof (zk-SNARK) technology, Gate.io has achieved transparent verification of 100% reserve funds.
As of January 17, 2025, the total value of Gate.io's reserve funds reached $10.328 billion, with a reserve ratio of 128.58%, significantly exceeding industry standards. The platform's reserve funds cover more than 200 user assets, with excess reserve funds reaching $2.296 billion, an excess reserve ratio of 28.58%, an increase of $450 million or 24.38% from December last year.
At the same time, Gate.io regularly publishes reserve data and undergoes audits by the authoritative blockchain security company Hacken to ensure the transparency and security of its reserve funds.
Smart Contracts: The "Eagle Eye" of Security Audits
The security of smart contracts is one of the pain points in the blockchain industry. Gate.io takes a "zero tolerance" attitude in this regard, providing automated contract audits and real-time monitoring of on-chain events to ensure controllable contract risks.
At the same time, Gate.io strictly selects high-quality projects, conducts regular security audits, and signs "no-evil" statements with project parties to monitor their performance in real-time. Through comprehensive security measures, Gate.io provides a solid guarantee for the security of smart contracts and effectively prevents potential risks.
Vulnerability Bounty Program, Global White Hats Escort
In the field of security, vulnerabilities are often the biggest hidden dangers. To this end, Gate.io has established a vulnerability bounty program to encourage security researchers to report potential security vulnerabilities on the platform. Through this mechanism, Gate.io can quickly discover and fix potential security issues, further enhancing the platform's security.
The vulnerability bounty program is an important supplement to Gate.io's own security system. It not only enhances the platform's defense capabilities, but also attracts the attention and participation of a large number of security researchers, helping Gate.io establish a good reputation in the field of security in the cryptocurrency industry and win widespread trust and support.
Industry Benchmark: Building a Comprehensive Security Solution
Gate.io's security system is dedicated to the centralized trading field, and through solutions such as Gate Chain and Block Info, it provides users with multi-dimensional security protection.
Gate Chain focuses on user asset security and decentralized trading, relying on its innovative online hot insurance account and clearing guarantee system, effectively solving the industry's core problems such as digital asset theft and private key loss. Block Info, on the other hand, provides encrypted asset data and analysis services to official institutions, trading platforms, and financial institutions, helping them track the flow of illegal assets.
This comprehensive security solution has taken Gate.io's security to a new level. Gate.io not only guards the security of users' assets, but also sets a security benchmark for the entire industry.
Believing in security, building a foundation of trust
Through a series of hardcore security measures, Gate.io has built an impregnable "copper wall and iron wall" for users. From technical escort to internal control, from account guardianship to asset protection, from compliance transparency to smart contracts, and to bug bounty and comprehensive security solutions, Gate.io has always pursued perfection in the field of security.
Looking to the future, Gate.io will continue to strengthen technological innovation, improve the security system, and provide users with a more secure, reliable, and transparent trading environment. Gate.io's goal is to ensure that every user can trade with peace of mind, and to make "security" synonymous with Gate.io.
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