An EVM-compatible blockchain focused on digital asset security, GateChain features Vault Accounts with time‑locked, revocable transactions and fast, low‑fee Proof‑of‑Stake finality.
GateChain is a public Proof‑of‑Stake mainnet from Gate.io, using GT as its native currency and offering an EVM-compatible runtime for smart contracts. Primary use cases include secure asset custody via Vault Accounts with time‑locked recovery and revocable transfers, low-cost DeFi/NFT deployments on GTEVM, and cross‑chain settlements via GateBridge. For performance, it delivers sub‑5‑second blocks, gas fees typically under a few cents (paid in GT), and throughput in the thousands of TPS—faster and cheaper than Ethereum L1.
GateChain is unique for its native Vault Account and Clearing mechanism that lets users set delay windows and recover assets from abnormal transfers—on‑chain theft resistance that most L1s lack. It combines this with EVM compatibility, PoS+BFT finality, and slashing to provide fast confirmations and low fees while maintaining strong security. Compared to other networks, its sub‑5‑second block time, cents‑level average gas cost, and high TPS capacity deliver L2‑like efficiency on L1 with built‑in asset recovery.
GateChain uses GT as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain GT by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge GT to GateChain, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select GateChain as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on GateChain you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add GateChain to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send GT on GateChain, ensure your wallet is connected to the GateChain network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of GT to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.