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Deeper Dive: Explaining the Gate.io Hodler Airdrop & NESS Token
​That's a great request! Let's break down the key concepts of the Gate.io Hodler Airdrop, focusing on why it's beneficial and how it provides value through NESS and GT tokens.
​I. The Core Value Proposition of the Airdrop
​The Hodler Airdrop is essentially a loyalty reward system implemented by Gate.io, but with significant financial upside.
​1. Rewarding Loyalty (Holding GT): By holding GT (GateToken), you are showing long-term commitment to the Gate.io ecosystem. In return, Gate.io rewards you by distributing new tokens, like NESS, for free. This is a direct financial incentive for being a loyal user.
​2. Portfolio Diversification: The tokens received (NESS) are often from promising new projects. Receiving them via airdrop allows you to diversify your crypto portfolio without using additional capital to purchase them.
​3. Zero-Cost Acquisition: Since you only need to hold GT (not spend it), the NESS tokens you receive are acquired at zero direct cost. Any value NESS gains after listing is pure profit potential.
​II. Detailed Look at GT and NESS Roles
​A. GateToken (GT) - The Key
​GT is more than just a token to hold; it's an utility token that unlocks the rewards.
​Airdrop Eligibility: Holding a certain amount of GT is the sole entry requirement for the Hodler Airdrop, including the NESS distribution.
​VIP Status: Holding GT often grants higher VIP levels on the Gate.io exchange, leading to lower trading fees.
​IEO/Token Sales: GT is often used for participating in initial exchange offerings (IEOs) or other exclusive sales, offering early access to projects.
​B. NESS Token - The Reward
​While the specifics of NESS's utility will be defined by its issuing project, as an airdrop reward, it plays a crucial role:
​Early Access: You are getting NESS tokens before, or immediately upon, their major public listing/availability. This gives you an advantage in trading or staking.
​Liquidity & Trading: Once NESS is listed on Gate.io (which is usually the case for airdropped tokens), you can immediately sell or trade it for profit, or hold it if you believe in the project's long-term value.
​III. The Mechanism: How the Airdrop Calculation Works
​Gate.io typically uses a snapshot method to determine eligibility and distribution size.
​Snapshot: The exchange takes random or scheduled snapshots of users' GT holdings over a period (e.g., 7 or 14 days).
​Average Holding: The system calculates your average daily GT holding during the snapshot period.
​Distribution Ratio: The total pool of NESS tokens allocated for the airdrop is distributed based on the proportional weight of your average GT holding compared to the total GT held by all eligible users.

In simple terms: The more GT you hold, the more NESS you receive.
This deeper explanation highlights the strategic and financial benefits of participating in the Hodler Airdrop by holding GT.