The first time I saw the GT airdrop arrive in my account, my finger hovered over the screen, hesitating to tap the notification. It was my twentieth or so day holding Dogecoin, and I had long forgotten about the airdrop event—until an in-site message popped up and suddenly reminded me: sometimes, quietly holding really does have its rewards.

At that time I held less than 20 GT. Seeing a few extra GT in my account, even though the value was modest, I’ll never forget the feeling of being gently touched by the blockchain world.

This airdrop taught me something deeper than any tutorial ever could: in a volatile market, patience itself is a form of return. Now, every time I log in to Gate.io, I can’t help but glance at the holdings page, as if I can still see that version of myself grinning foolishly at the newly arrived GT—the most moving secret of wealth truly begins with the power of belief. The excitement wasn’t just from getting the platform token airdrop, but from the sense of participation that comes from starting from scratch. Gate.io made it easy for beginners to get a taste of Web3 through simple one-click claiming and social interaction. Looking back, it’s still my most vivid memory of entering the crypto world—small, yet dazzling—reminding me that every attempt could open the door to new surprises.