[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE On July 18, Gate.io, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 platform, held a signing event for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gate.io and Konnect, a membership project bridging Web3 with the physical world for B2C and B2B scenarios. As part of Gate.io’s 10th anniversary, this new business partnership will build more pathways for users to access Web3.  The “Gate to Connect the World VIP Event”, held in Seoul, brought together representatives from Gate.io and Konnect alongside select VIPs to celebrate the new partnership, build new relationships through networking, and share insights and enthusiasm about the future of the partnership and Web3. During the event, Gate.io, Konnect, and attending VIPs exchanged insightful presentations about their respective brands, missions, and outlook on what lies ahead for blockchain integration and digital asset ownership. In addition, Gate.io and Konnect also signed the new MoU, marking the beginning of a promising business partnership.  The partnership will enable Gate.io and Konnect to offer a joint VIP membership card for users of both platforms. Members will have access to exclusive digital assets, online and offline events, and other perks related to Web3 projects. Additionally, both companies will commence joint marketing efforts to expand their reach and enhance their brand awareness cooperatively. This partnership between Gate.io and Konnect exemplifies Gate.io's strong commitment to East Asia. By joining forces with Konnect, a membership project that bridges Web3 with the physical world, Gate.io aims to expand its presence and influence in East Asia's rapidly growing blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape. This alliance marks a significant step in Gate.io's journey to strengthen its position in East Asia and underscores its dedication to providing innovative blockchain solutions and services to its user base. ### About Konnect Konnect is a lifestyle-membership project in which strategic partners across multiple different sectors and industries work together to create the most practical Web3 ecosystem. Konnect’s Alliance can provide direct, real-world benefits to members by bridging the gap between reality and the metaverse via virtual spaces, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more. By ʻgamifying’ features to provide not only convenience but also fun, the Konnect platform will drive the paradigm shift into the Web3 world. With products and services that range from shopping, tourism, accommodation and travel, Konnect’s infrastructure is able to handle multiple sectors while providing for both B2C and B2B Markets, domestically and globally. With the Alliance, Konnect plans to redefine the limitations of the market, as until now it has not been able to escape the outdated multi-level structure and inefficient foreign remittance limitations. Konnect is going to drive the paradigm shift to connect the real-world economy with Web3 technologies and transition the market to a more utility-driven, sustainable model. Gateway to Crypto Trade over 1,700 cryptocurrencies safely, quickly and easily on Gate.io [Sign up](https://www.gate.io/signup "Sign up") to enter the crypto gateway and get 40% commission from [referrals](https://www.gate.io/referral "referrals") [Download iOS/Android App](https://www.gate.io/mobileapp?ch=ann27560 "Download iOS/Android App") right now. Reach out to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gate_io GateVIP Twitter: https://twitter.com/GateioVIP Telegram: https://t.me/gate_io API Telegram: https://t.me/gateioapi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateioglobal Medium: https://gateio.medium.com/ Podcast: https://gateio.buzzsprout.com/?ch=buzzs Gate.io Team July 20th, 2023