New user rebalancing subsidy: Gate Web3 Tier Shield offers up to 540 USDT loss protection

Gate Web3 officially launched the “Exchange Unlock Ladder Shield” event on January 15, lasting for 16 days until January 30. This event addresses the pain point of high rebalancing costs during market volatility by subsidizing new users’ trading losses and Gas fees to lower the participation threshold. The total prize pool is 20,000 USDT, on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning participants need to act quickly.

How to Understand the Event Mechanism?

Four Levels of the Ladder Shield

The event introduces a ladder shield mechanism, dividing users into four levels based on their cumulative exchange volume, with each level corresponding to different subsidy amounts. The highest level can apply for a loss subsidy of up to 540 USDT. This design encourages users to increase trading frequency and volume, reaching higher levels to obtain greater protection.

Details of the Subsidies

If a new user’s first net exchange order results in a loss and meets the amount threshold, they can receive two types of subsidies: full Gas fee reimbursement and full slippage coverage. This means both major costs incurred during trading are covered, effectively using subsidies to offset the actual losses from rebalancing.

What Should Participants Pay Attention To Before Joining?

Core Participation Conditions

• New User Status: Only the first net exchange order of new users that meets the criteria is eligible for subsidies
• Amount Threshold: Losses must reach a certain standard to apply for subsidies
• Cumulative Exchange Volume: Determines which level you can reach and how much subsidy you can apply for

Important Restrictions

The first-come, first-served circuit breaker mechanism means the prize pool is limited. Once the total pool of 20,000 USDT is exhausted, the event ends. This creates a sense of urgency for participants and implies that latecomers may not receive subsidies. Users should participate as soon as possible within the window from January 15 to January 30.

What Is the Actual Value of This Event?

From the user’s perspective, this event mainly solves the problem of rebalancing costs. During periods of high market volatility, users often need to adjust their positions, but Gas fees and slippage costs can directly eat into profits. Gate Web3’s event subsidizes these two costs, effectively reducing the trial-and-error costs for users.

For new users, this is a relatively friendly entry point. Experiencing losses during actual trading is inherently unpleasant, but if losses are covered by subsidies, it can at least ease psychological pressure and encourage users to explore the platform’s trading features more confidently.

It is worth noting that this event is part of Gate Swap’s promotion within the Gate Layer ecosystem. As an AMM DEX deployed on Gate Layer, such subsidy activities are common ways to attract users to the ecosystem. Looking at other activities on the Gate Web3 platform (including recent BountyDrop events and new mainnet support), the platform is actively expanding its ecosystem and user base.

Summary

Gate Web3’s “Exchange Unlock Ladder Shield” event is a targeted user subsidy program. New users can receive up to 540 USDT in loss protection, with full subsidies for Gas fees and slippage. However, participants should be aware of two key points: first, it only applies to new users’ first trades; second, the first-come, first-served mechanism means the prize pool is limited. If you are a new user planning to rebalance your portfolio soon, the event window (January 15-30) is worth taking advantage of.