Gate Launchpad Phase 5 Subscription Project Kodiak (KDK) Latest Operation Guide

As of December 19, 2025, Gate Launchpad, as a highly anticipated token launch platform in the crypto industry, has successfully launched several popular projects such as Plasma (XPL) and Pump.Fun (PUMP). According to official announcements, the subscription activity for Gate Launchpad’s 5th batch project Kodiak (KDK) will officially open at 16:00 (UTC+8) on December 19, 2025.

Gate Launchpad provides ordinary investors with a unique channel to participate in early high-potential project subscriptions at a lower threshold under a fair and transparent mechanism.

01 Gate Launchpad Introduction: Definition and Core Values

Simply put, Gate Launchpad is an innovative token issuance and subscription platform launched by the Gate trading platform.

Its core operation mode is: before high-quality crypto projects officially enter the secondary market for public trading, users are allowed to subscribe in advance at fixed or preferential prices.

This provides investors with a way to get early access and invest in new projects. Unlike the high volatility of open markets, Launchpad has a project review process aimed at helping users reduce some uncertainties in early investments.

For beginners, choosing Launchpad has several notable advantages. First, it is a low-threshold entry for obtaining early tokens, with many projects supporting participation with small amounts of funds.

Second, the platform conducts preliminary screening of listed projects, evaluating from team strength, technical capabilities to market potential, adding a layer of risk control for investors.

Additionally, the subscription prices, times, rules, and allocation methods are fully transparent, allowing all users to participate fairly on equal information.

02 Preparation Before Participation: Qualifications, Funds, and Information Access

Before clicking the “Subscribe Now” button, you need to prepare the following. These steps are the foundation for successful participation.

Account and Verification: First, you must have a verified (KYC) account on Gate.io. This is a basic requirement for platform compliance and a necessary condition for participating in all Launchpad activities.

Understanding Qualifications and Rules: The specific participation qualifications for each Launchpad project may vary. Common requirements include reaching certain trading volumes within a specific period or holding a certain amount of platform tokens GT.

For example, in the Plasma (XPL) project, users need to accumulate different levels through trading over about a month before the event. The higher the trading volume, the higher the subscription quota limit.

Preparing Subscription Funds: Ensure your spot account has sufficient funds for subscription. Funds are usually USDT, GT, or other stablecoins specified by the project (such as GUSD).

Please note that borrowing is not allowed for participation. During the subscription period, these funds will be temporarily locked, and after the event, they will be deducted or returned based on the results.

03 Core Subscription Process: From Operation to Token Distribution

Once you have completed the preliminary preparations and the subscription opens, you can follow these clear steps.

Step 1: Enter the Launchpad section. Log into your Gate account, find the “Finance” or “Hold and Earn” section on the website or app, and go to the “Launchpad” page.

Step 2: Select and submit your subscription. Choose the ongoing project you have researched from the list, click “Subscribe Now.” Based on your qualifications and preferences, enter the amount of funds you want to use for subscription, and carefully confirm and submit.

Step 3: Wait for the allocation results. After the subscription period ends, the system will not adopt a “first-come, first-served” simple mode but will fairly calculate and distribute based on factors such as the proportion of funds locked by all participants.

Step 4: Receive and manage tokens. After successful subscription, the system will automatically distribute the allocated tokens to your spot account, usually without manual operation. The token unlock method varies by project, which may be 100% unlocked at once or released gradually in phases.

04 Recent Project Updates and Future Outlook

According to official announcements, Gate Launchpad’s 5th batch project Kodiak (KDK) will officially open its subscription activity at 16:00 (UTC+8) on December 19, 2025. This project is a vertically integrated decentralized liquidity platform that dominates the Berachain ecosystem and has received investments from leading institutions including Hack VC and Amber Group.

This subscription supports participation with USDT and GUSD tokens, with a token subscription price of 1 KDK = 0.35 USDT/GUSD, distributed in a 100% fully unlocked manner. GUSD, as a yield-generating asset backed by government bonds RWA, offers an automatic daily yield of about 4% annualized, which can be directly used for subscription, providing users with a stable return when participating in new token offerings.

Participants need to complete identity verification (KYC) and use funds from their spot accounts for subscription. The total quota for this sale is 30 million KDK tokens, divided into USDT and GUSD pools, with a subscription cap per user. Additionally, users who successfully subscribe and allocate idle USDT to the platform’s “Yubi Bao” financial management can enjoy additional yield incentives, with short-term annualized yields up to 200%. KDK tokens are expected to be distributed after the subscription ends and to start trading on the spot market at 14:00 (UTC) on December 23.

To give you a more concrete understanding of the types of projects launched on Launchpad, here are two recent typical cases:

Case 1: Plasma (XPL) - Stablecoin track project. Launched at the end of September 2025, it focuses on zero-fee USDT transfers and other stablecoin applications. The subscription price is 1 XPL = 0.35 GUSD, with tokens fully unlocked at listing.

Case 2: Pump.Fun (PUMP) - Meme concept project. As a popular project in the Solana ecosystem, it once offered subscriptions at 1 PUMP = 0.004 USDT, also with a one-time unlock. Such projects are usually highly market-focused but may also have higher volatility.

Regarding future projects, as an investor, you need to develop the habit of actively obtaining information. The most authoritative source is the official announcements on Gate.io’s website. You can also follow some reputable blockchain news media, which often quickly relay important official news.

05 Rational Risk Awareness and Participation Strategies

Launchpad offers opportunities, but it does not guarantee profits without risks. Understanding and managing risks is a necessary lesson for mature investors.

New projects generally carry high uncertainty. Even after platform screening, the projects themselves face challenges in technical implementation, market competition, and regulatory environment, with the risk of failure.

Token prices often fluctuate sharply after listing. Due to potentially insufficient initial liquidity, prices may rise rapidly or fall sharply, making it difficult to sell at desirable prices in the short term.

Therefore, for novice investors, risk control should be prioritized. Absolutely avoid investing funds beyond your risk tolerance, and refrain from using borrowed funds to participate.

Strategically, it is recommended to start with small amounts, gradually gaining experience and market feel. Before participating, spend time studying the project’s white paper, team background, and industry prospects to be “well-informed,” rather than blindly following the trend.

Future Outlook

Every countdown to a Launchpad subscription ends with two voices: one is the first price movement of the new token on the trading chart, and the other is the investor’s internal confirmation and questioning.

When Plasma (XPL) mainnet launches, it plans to inject over $2 billion in liquidity, while Pump.Fun (PUMP) has captured the trend of Meme coin creation within the Solana ecosystem.

Behind these figures and trends are early participants’ votes for innovative protocols. Your investment decisions ultimately depend on insights into the project’s fundamentals and belief in the value written into smart contracts that has not yet been priced by the market.