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Gate Futures Points: Building a Verifiable Airdrop Rights System Through Trading Activity

Gate Futures Points: Building a Verifiable Airdrop Rights System Through Trading Activity

Points can be redeemed for position trial vouchers and other benefits, and are linked to airdrop eligibility. This creates a transparent, verifiable pathway connecting trading activity to ecosystem contributions.

Blog Team05/19/2026

From Digital Art to Rolex: How Tokenizing Physical Collectibles Is Transforming the NFT Market

From Digital Art to Rolex: How Tokenizing Physical Collectibles Is Transforming the NFT Market

OpenSea believes that the next wave of NFT growth will be driven by tokenized physical collectibles. From Pokémon cards to Rolex watches, this article analyzes the market dynamics and challenges of bringing real-world assets on-chain.

Blog Team05/18/2026

From Trading to Benefits: What Are Gate Contract Points Really Used For?

From Trading to Benefits: What Are Gate Contract Points Really Used For?

Gate Contract Points are more than just trading rewards—they can be used for fee discounts, trial fund exchanges, and accessing platform benefits. This article provides a comprehensive overview of how to earn Gate Contract Points and their practical applications.

Blog Team05/18/2026

When Hot Events Begin to Be "Priced in Real Time": What Changes Has Gate’s Integration with Polymarket Brought?

When Hot Events Begin to Be "Priced in Real Time": What Changes Has Gate’s Integration with Polymarket Brought?

As Gate integrates with Polymarket, prediction markets are moving from niche trading environments into the mainstream spotlight. This article explores recent product upgrades and market trends to analyze why prediction markets increasingly focus on trending topics and real-time information efficiency.

Blog Team05/15/2026

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Gate Card: How Crypto Assets Enter the Real-World Payment System Through the Visa Network

Gate Card: How Crypto Assets Enter the Real-World Payment System Through the Visa Network

The Gate Card essentially serves as a liquidity bridge, enabling crypto assets to be seamlessly converted and used in the real world.

Blog Team05/14/2026

What Are the Practical Uses of Gate Futures Points? A Comprehensive Analysis from Trading Costs to Strategy Testing

What Are the Practical Uses of Gate Futures Points? A Comprehensive Analysis from Trading Costs to Strategy Testing

Gate contract points can be redeemed not only for trading fee discounts, but also for trial funds and position experience vouchers. This article explores the practical applications of contract points and explains how they help users enhance their trading experience.

Blog Team05/13/2026

$330 Million in Short Positions at Risk: Will Bitcoin Surpassing $83,000 Trigger a Short Squeeze?

$330 Million in Short Positions at Risk: Will Bitcoin Surpassing $83,000 Trigger a Short Squeeze?

Coinglass data indicates that if BTC surpasses $83,000, approximately $330 million in short positions will be at risk of liquidation.

Blog Team05/12/2026

What’s New in Gate’s TradFi Offerings? A Comprehensive Overview of Gate Tradi’s Latest Developments in May

What’s New in Gate’s TradFi Offerings? A Comprehensive Overview of Gate Tradi’s Latest Developments in May

On May 11, 2026, Gate announced a major upgrade to its TradFi section: CFD contracts will adopt standardized naming, and perpetual contracts will be fully integrated with spot tokens. Explore the latest developments in Gate Tradi.

Blog Team05/12/2026

Token Unlock Economics: Approximately $418 Million in Tokens from 140 Projects Set to Enter the Market in May

Token Unlock Economics: Approximately $418 Million in Tokens from 140 Projects Set to Enter the Market in May

In May, approximately $418 million worth of tokens will be unlocked across 140 projects, with PYTH leading the pack at around $100 million. This article provides an in-depth analysis of token unlock mechanisms, historical price effects, and risk identification indicators, helping you fully understand the impact of supply shocks.

Blog Team05/11/2026