Gate GUSD Minting Event Upgrade: Limited-Time Unlock of 100% Annualized Return and Multiple Income Opportunities for New Users

GUSD Minting Activity Reopens Again

As the competition in the stablecoin yield market continues to heat up, more users are paying attention to on-chain financial products that combine liquidity and yield potential. Recently, Gate officially launched the 14th phase of GUSD new user benefits, offering qualified new users a limited-time 100% annualized reward, once again drawing market attention.

The event runs from 16:00 on May 7, 2026, to 16:00 on May 13, 2026 (UTC+8). Qualified new users can participate in the high-yield reward program by minting GUSD using USDT or USDC. Additionally, GUSD supports combined use with products like Launchpool and Pre-IPOs to achieve yield stacking.

In the current market environment, stablecoin financial products are no longer just simple “deposit and earn,” but are gradually evolving into multi-scenario yield management tools, with GUSD being one of the representative products in this trend.

What is GUSD Minting

Image source: Gate GUSD Minting Page

GUSD is essentially a yield-backed asset minted based on USDT or USDC. After minting, users will receive GUSD at a 1:1 ratio and begin participating in platform profit sharing.

Unlike traditional stablecoins, GUSD is closer to a “yield-enhanced stable asset.” Its returns mainly come from the following sources:

• Gate ecosystem revenue
• Treasury RWA yields
• Stablecoin-related asset income
• On-chain low-risk yield strategies

Because the underlying income sources are diverse, GUSD can maintain relatively high liquidity while providing users with stable returns.

Moreover, GUSD supports instant redemption. Users can choose quick redemption or standard redemption based on their capital needs, with quick redemption typically arriving within minutes.

For users seeking a balance of liquidity and yield, this mechanism is highly attractive.

The Yield Logic Behind the 100% Annualized Reward

The most attention-grabbing part of this activity is undoubtedly the “limited-time 100% annualized” reward.

However, it should be noted that this comprehensive annualized rate does not come entirely from basic yields but is composed of:

Reference annualized + additional platform rewards

Together forming the total.

Specifically:

• Basic returns come from GUSD’s underlying asset allocation
• Extra rewards are distributed in GT tokens
• The activity reward pool has a quota limit
• Actual yields will dynamically adjust based on market changes

This design is essentially a typical “platform incentive-driven growth strategy.” In recent years, both CeFi platforms and DeFi protocols have increasingly favored phase-based high-yield activities to attract stablecoin liquidity. For platforms, this helps expand product scale; for users, it means they can earn yields above the market average in the short term.

Especially given the relatively high US Treasury yields currently, the overall stablecoin yield market remains competitive.

How GUSD Achieves Multi-Source Yield Stacking

One of the biggest differences from regular flexible-term financial products is that GUSD supports more ecosystem scenarios.

According to the activity rules, besides earning minting rewards, users can also participate in:

• Launchpool
• Pre-IPOs
• Certain on-chain earning products
• Other designated platform financial activities

This means user funds are not “locked” into a single yield scenario.

For example:

After a user mints GUSD with USDT:

• First layer: Earn GUSD minting rewards
• Second layer: Participate in Launchpool to earn new token rewards
• Third layer: Receive extra GT interest rewards from the activity

This “yield stacking” mechanism is also a key direction in current stablecoin product competition. Compared to traditional financial products that only offer a single interest, GUSD emphasizes capital efficiency.

For long-term stablecoin holders, this model can increase overall returns without significantly increasing operational complexity.

How to Participate in GUSD Minting

Participation is relatively straightforward.

• Web users can go to: 【Financial】→【GUSD Minting】
• App users can access: 【Financial】→【GUSD Minting】

Complete the process.

After minting GUSD with USDT or USDC, users will receive GUSD at a 1:1 ratio, with yields calculated starting the next day.

Note that the 100% annualized activity is only open to new users who meet certain conditions.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Not holding GUSD before 08:00 on May 7, 2026 (UTC+8)
• Not having participated in GUSD minting payouts before
• Not participating in on-chain earning activities before

Qualified users will see additional reward information upon login.

New Trends in the Stablecoin Financial Market in 2026

Since 2026, several clear changes have emerged in the stablecoin yield market.

• More platforms are introducing RWA (Real-World Asset) yield models, especially US Treasury-related assets, which are gradually becoming a key source of stablecoin yields.
• Users’ demand for liquidity is increasing. Traditional long-term lock-up products are losing appeal, while flexible redemption and daily yield distribution products are more popular.
• Yield stacking across multiple sources is becoming a core industry competition focus.

Relying solely on basic annualized yields is no longer enough to attract users, so platforms are increasingly using methods such as:

• Launchpool
• Airdrops
• Points
• GT rewards
• VIP interest rate boosts

to enhance overall yields. GUSD’s current development direction aligns well with this industry trend.

Risks and Precautions

Although GUSD offers relatively high yields and flexible mechanisms, users should be aware of the following risks:

• Annualized yields are not fixed: market changes may lead to adjustments in reference rates.
• Reward pools have quota limits: additional rewards may end early as participation increases.
• The stablecoin market still carries volatility risks, including liquidity risk, regulatory risk, and platform operational risk.
• Some regions are restricted: users in the UK and other limited areas cannot access these services.

Therefore, users should evaluate their own risk tolerance before participating.

Summary

Gate’s 14th phase of GUSD new user benefits further enhances the multi-scenario application capability of stablecoin yield products.

By integrating:

• Flexible-term yields
• GT rewards
• Launchpool
• Pre-IPOs
• RWA yield models

GUSD is no longer just a simple stablecoin financial tool but more like a central hub for capital returns.

In the current market environment, products that balance liquidity, yield, and multi-scenario usability are gradually becoming key to user asset management.

For long-term USDT or USDC holders, such activities also offer new options to improve capital efficiency.