$GT is the core of the Gate.io ecosystem, characterized by strong deflationary features. According to Q1 2026 data, the official company burned more than 2.55 million $GT tokens (worth approximately $20.68 million), with the total burn amount exceeding 62% of the initial supply. As the Gate Layer second-tier network advances, $GT 's role shifts from merely a "fee discount voucher" to gas fuel for the environment. Technically, thanks to the buyback and burn mechanism, its price performance is generally more stable compared to the overall market, making it suitable for long-term investors seeking platform growth benefits, but attention should be paid to how the development progress of the second-tier network aligns with expectations.