Gate Vault Security Guide: The Complete Storage and Risk Control Guide for Users with Large Assets

As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, especially for High-Net-Worth Users, asset security management has become a core requirement. Gate’s introduced Gate Safe provides an asset protection mechanism that combines institutional-grade security with self-custody control through advanced Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology and delayed transaction guarantees. This article analyzes from multiple perspectives how high-net-worth users can securely store and manage assets using Gate Safe, helping you maximize asset security and operational convenience.

What is Gate Safe — The Core of Secure Encrypted Asset Protection

Gate Safe is a multi-chain self-custody wallet built on Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology by Gate, aiming to offer users a higher level of digital asset security storage solutions. MPC technology splits the user’s private key into three shares, stored on the user’s device, Gate servers, and third-party service provider nodes. During transaction signing, the complete private key is never reconstructed, fundamentally reducing single point of failure risks and achieving stronger asset protection.

Compared to traditional centralized custody models, Gate Safe has the following key advantages:

• Distributed Key Architecture: The complete private key never resides in a single location and cannot be reconstructed alone.
• User-Controlled Assets: Gate only participates in transaction signing when authorized by the user.
• Delayed Transaction and Freeze Mechanism: Enables delayed transaction guarantees after transfer, and transactions can be frozen in case of suspicious activity.
• Global Disaster Recovery and Backup Mechanisms: Support cross-device recovery and multi-party disaster emergency procedures.

These features are especially suitable for high-net-worth users, institutional accounts, and long-term asset holders, providing greater protection buffers in the face of security risks.

How High-Net-Worth Users Can Activate Gate Safe

Eligibility Requirements

Currently, Gate Safe offers free activation for users with account levels of VIP3 and above for a limited time; users below VIP3 can activate later through paid options.

Activation via Gate App

• Log in to the Gate App and go to the “Assets — Overview” page.
• Find and click the “Safe” entry at the top of the page.
• Follow the prompts to complete identity verification and initialize the safe.

Once activated, users can access the safe at any time within the Gate App to transfer assets in, transfer assets out, and perform security management.

How to Transfer Assets into the Safe

High-net-worth users can deposit crypto assets into Gate Safe via two methods:

• Transfer from Gate main account into the safe: No on-chain fees, simple operation.
• On-chain transfer: Directly transfer assets from an external wallet to the safe address.

Note that currently, asset transfers out of the safe will incur a service fee calculated at 0.1% of the single transfer amount, with a maximum of $100 USD. For large transfers, such a fee rate remains competitive in the market.

Withdrawal and Delayed Transaction Guarantee: True Risk Defense

High-net-worth users initiating a transfer will enter a Delayed Transaction Guarantee Period. During this period:

• You can freeze the transfer immediately if suspicious activity is detected, preventing unauthorized withdrawals;
• Frozen funds will not be returned to the safe or credited until you confirm safety;
• After unfreezing, the transfer process resumes and will be credited after the delay guarantee period ends.

This mechanism provides a critical security buffer for large funds, giving users extra reaction time in case of potential risks.

Backup and Recovery Strategies: Preventing Extreme Incidents

To prevent device loss, platform unavailability, or other emergencies, Gate Safe offers multiple backup and recovery mechanisms:

• Cloud or QR code backups: Backup device key shares during initialization.
• Multi-party shard collaboration recovery: When backups fail, recovery can be performed through Gate shard and third-party shard collaboration.
• Extreme scenario backup recovery: When Gate services are temporarily unavailable, assets can be recovered and private keys exported via third-party and device shards.

Proper backup setup ensures that even in the most adverse scenarios, your assets remain under control.

Current Market Conditions: Safeguarding Asset Security

As of January 13, 2026, the latest market data shows:

• Bitcoin (BTC) price fluctuates around $91,666.40 USD, and as a major crypto asset, its volatility remains high.
• The overall market shows a consolidation trend, with sentiment indicators not indicating a strong directional move.

In this context, high-net-worth users should pay more attention to asset security management, and Gate Safe’s robust security mechanisms and delayed guarantee features can help mitigate risks from market volatility.

Summary: Why High-Net-Worth Users Should Prioritize Gate Safe

Gate Safe combines security, autonomous control, risk buffers, and disaster recovery capabilities, providing industry-leading protection for large crypto assets. By activating the safe upon qualification, users can enjoy control over their private keys, and through delayed transaction mechanisms and freeze functions, take timely action before risks materialize. This helps maintain asset integrity amid market fluctuations and security threats.

Whether long-term value holders or institutional users managing multi-chain multi-asset portfolios, properly utilizing Gate Safe will be one of the core strategies to enhance asset security.