Bitget Five-Year Anniversary CEO Gracy Open Letter
Today, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of our company, which is a glorious moment of our collective efforts. I sincerely thank every employee! Thank you for your relentless efforts over the past 5 years, overcoming numerous difficulties and weathering the market's ups and downs, making us one of the top five digital asset exchanges globally.
The Philosophy of "10%"
Bitget was born out of a unique belief - to be the "10%" who persevere after the tide recedes. This belief has become the core values and mission of the company, driving us to constantly explore and grow in the blockchain field.
Looking back at 2018, the rise of Ethereum triggered a wave of cryptocurrency frenzy. However, with the plummeting cryptocurrency prices, most speculators chose to exit, leaving only less than 10% who remained steadfast. It was at this moment that Bitget was officially born. We believe that the transformative power of encryption technology will reshape the financial order and investment methods, creating a more equitable and inclusive future.
Becoming a "Marathon Runner"
Unlike those rapidly rising and falling exchanges, we are more like marathon runners. We create user-friendly and powerful tools, empower people, and enable everyone to safely, conveniently, and efficiently integrate into the future financial system. Placing users first, focusing on product innovation, adhering to long-termism, remaining faithful to our original intention, day after day, continuously improving.
Since the second half of 2021, we have rapidly expanded our global business and successfully achieved global coverage, serving over 20 million users from more than 100 countries and regions.
We firmly believe that to achieve long-term success in the field of digital assets, diversified services must be provided to meet the different needs of users. Therefore, we adopt a progressive strategy, constantly expand the boundaries of our business, establish a complete trading ecosystem, and cover various aspects such as trading, investment, research, DeFi, and media.
Recently, BitKeep has officially been renamed Bitget Wallet, with a total user base exceeding 12 million and ranking first in various indicators in Asia; Foresight News has become the largest and most influential media in the Chinese-speaking region; Foresight Ventures has invested in 77 projects, including Space and Time, WalletConnect, Sei Network, Gitcoin, Shardeum, and other well-known enterprises, with a total investment amount exceeding 60 million USD; Foresight X has incubated 12 early-stage projects, covering AI + Web3, Bitcoin ecosystem, LSDFi, and other fields; in addition, Bitget continues to support emerging Layer 2 networks and contribute to the industry's development.
Commitment to the Younger Generation
While continuously expanding our business footprint, we actively fulfill corporate social responsibility and foster entrepreneurship and innovation among young people. In May of this year, Bitget initiated the #Blockchain 4 Youth global charity campaign, aiming to encourage more young people to embrace the world of cryptocurrency.
On International Youth Day, August 12th, we held the first "Crypto Experience Day" event, covering 10 regions worldwide, such as Japan, Argentina, Australia, Taiwan, Nigeria, India, etc., and organized characteristic activities on crypto education in each region, attracting participation of over 1,000 young people. Bitget plans to invest 10 million USD in this program in the next 5 years, providing support to young people and cultivating more talents for the entire crypto ecosystem.
Looking to the Stars
Even in the lowest market conditions, we remain confident in the future of the cryptocurrency industry. While everyone else is looking down, there always has to be someone looking to the stars.
In 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. In 1776, British inventor James Watt invented the first steam engine. In the late 19th century, Nikola Tesla invented alternating current and wireless transmission, ushering in a new era of energy utilization for humanity.
We firmly believe that great endeavors are always accomplished by courageous individuals who refuse to adhere to conventions. In every era, there are those who look to the stars!
A Better Bitget
From industry-leading copy trading services to educational initiatives for the Z generation, from pursuing the highest industry standards in every aspect to delivering insightful market reports, we work together with unity and diligence. Furthermore, we are honored to see that our pioneering features and actions have gained support and recognition from other industry professionals. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation, actively shaping the future of the cryptocurrency industry.
Although we have achieved some significant milestones, we will stay true to our original intentions and uphold the values of "customer-first, integrity and benevolence, cooperation and mutual benefit." We find ourselves in a great age, with the global digital asset market rapidly expanding. As the industry develops and infrastructure continues to improve, digital assets have become an indispensable part of the global financial system. We stand at the forefront of this era, with a momentum that knows no bounds.
We express our gratitude to every employee; without you, there would be no Bitget today. Let us stay true to our original intentions, continue to pursue excellence, innovate constantly, and contribute our efforts to the prosperity of the cryptocurrency industry. Let us, together at Bitget, keep watch over the next five years.
Gracy Chen
Managing Director, Bitget
