In addition to BTC and ETH, what other mainstream coins does Gate's on-chain Earn support for staking mining?

In the evolution of crypto asset allocation, the simple "buy and hold" strategy is gradually giving way to more efficient asset management methods. The high barriers to entry for Bitcoin physical mining—expensive mining rigs, high electricity costs, and professional operational capabilities—have shut out the vast majority of ordinary users. With the widespread adoption of the Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism, "earning interest by holding coins" has become a key direction for crypto asset management in 2026.

Gate's On-Chain Earn product is a core carrier of this trend. As an aggregated, one-stop on-chain investment product, Gate On-Chain Earn deploys user funds to various scenarios such as validator nodes of PoS blockchain networks and DeFi protocol liquidity pools, helping users obtain real on-chain returns with extremely low barriers. Currently, Gate On-Chain Earn has built a diversified staking and mining matrix covering over 20 mainstream cryptocurrencies.

So, besides BTC and ETH staking, what other mainstream cryptocurrencies does Gate On-Chain Earn support? How do their respective return mechanisms and participation thresholds differ?

Solana (SOL) Staking: The Benchmark for Returns on High-Performance Blockchains

As a representative of high-performance blockchains, Solana's ecosystem activity and community size remain industry-leading in 2026. Gate's SOL staking product continues to attract significant capital attention—as of July 8, 2026, the SOL price is approximately 78 USD. According to Gate platform data, the reference annualized yield for SOL staking products is stable at 8.50%.

Gate has designed a tiered yield system for SOL staking, with differentiated comprehensive annualized rates for different staking amounts:

• Staking 0 – 1 SOL: Comprehensive annualized 8.50% (Base 6.00% + Extra 2.50%)
• Staking 1 – 10 SOL: Comprehensive annualized 7.00% (Base 6.00% + Extra 1.00%)
• Staking 10 – 50 SOL: Comprehensive annualized 6.40% (Base 6.00% + Extra 0.40%)

This tiered design is extremely friendly to small holders—staking 0.5 SOL allows you to enjoy an 8.50% comprehensive annualized return, giving ordinary users access to a highly competitive yield.

In terms of liquidity, users staking SOL receive an equivalent amount of GTSOL liquidity asset vouchers, supporting instant redemption. This means users can enjoy staking returns without worrying about funds being locked for long periods, fully ensuring asset flexibility.

Ethereum (ETH) Staking: The Stable Core of the PoS Era

After Ethereum completed "The Merge" and fully transitioned to the PoS mechanism, ETH staking has become a cornerstone of crypto asset allocation. As of July 8, 2026, the total amount of ETH staked on the Ethereum network exceeds 39.5 million ETH, with a staking rate surpassing 32% of the total supply. The reference annualized yield for ETH staking on the Gate platform is 4.04%.

The return sources for Gate ETH staking are divided into three levels:

On-Chain Base Staking Rewards. The base APR for Ethereum staking across the network is currently around 2.78%.

MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) Returns. Gate uses optimization strategies such as MEV-Boost to add approximately 0.5% – 1% above the base APR.

Platform Tiered Incentives. Gate sets tiered reward mechanisms based on staking amounts. Small stakers can enjoy higher additional incentives, bringing the comprehensive annualized yield to 4.04%, significantly higher than the base on-chain return level.

Staking users also receive GTETH as a liquid staking voucher, pegged 1:1 to ETH, supporting redemption at any time, achieving "assets not locked up, returns uninterrupted."

GT Staking: Exclusive Ecosystem Dividends for Platform Token Holders

As the core token of the Gate ecosystem, GT is not only a tool for fee deductions but also a key asset for obtaining ecosystem returns. As of July 8, 2026, the GT price is approximately 6.45 USD. Gate provides an exclusive staking channel for GT holders.

The operational mechanism of GT staking is quite unique: Users staking GT receive equivalent GT2 as return vouchers, with GT2 returns distributed daily, and a 100% reserve mechanism ensures the safety of user assets. Currently, the total staked amount for GT staking products has exceeded 40.29 million GT. The minimum investment is only 1 GT, supporting instant staking and redemption, offering excellent liquidity.

Holding GT also provides additional ecosystem benefits:

• Gate Launchpool: Supports staking of GT, BTC, ETH, USDT, GUSD, and other tokens, with hourly distribution of new token airdrop rewards.
• Gate HODLer Airdrop: Users only need to hold 1 GT to easily participate in free airdrop claims.

For users who are bullish on the Gate ecosystem in the long term, GT staking offers the value of "one coin, multiple uses."

Stablecoin Staking: GUSD and USDT's Stable Return Portfolio

For investors with lower risk appetite, stablecoin staking is an important asset management tool.

GUSD is a high-quality yield asset supported by Gate ecosystem income, US Treasury RWA (Real World Assets), and stablecoins. As of July 8, 2026, the total minted GUSD is 166 million, with a base annualized rate of 2.80%. GUSD adopts a tiered interest rate system, where small stakers receive significant additional rewards:

• Staking 0 – 500 GUSD: Additional annualized 96.70%, comprehensive annualized up to 100%
• Staking 500 – 5,000 GUSD: Additional annualized 6.70%, comprehensive annualized approximately 10%

This tiered design greatly incentivizes small stakers. Additionally, GUSD often interacts with Launchpool, allowing holders to potentially receive token rewards from popular new projects while obtaining stable returns.

USDT, as the most traded stablecoin, also holds an important position in Gate's On-Chain Earn products. The reference annualized yield range for USDT staking is 3.84% – 5.37%, supporting deposits and withdrawals at any time. For users holding idle USDT assets, this is an ideal short-term parking option.

Public Chain Ecosystem Token Matrix: ATOM, DOT, ADA, SUI, XRP, DOGE, ZETA

In addition to the core tokens mentioned above, Gate On-Chain Earn also covers many core assets from major blockchain ecosystems. These projects span different technology tracks such as cross-chain communication, high-performance blockchains, and Layer 2 scaling.

ATOM (Cosmos): Cosmos is known as the "Internet of Blockchains," dedicated to solving interoperability issues between blockchains. Gate On-Chain Earn supports ATOM staking, with a minimum investment threshold of 0.5 ATOM. Returns are automatically distributed to user accounts daily. Users can participate in Cosmos ecosystem cross-chain governance and validation by staking ATOM to obtain on-chain staking rewards.

DOT (Polkadot): Polkadot is a well-known heterogeneous multi-chain cross-chain protocol. Gate On-Chain Earn supports DOT staking, with a minimum investment threshold of 0.5 DOT. Returns are distributed daily, supporting fast staking and redemption. DOT staking provides users with a convenient channel to participate in the governance of Polkadot's "relay chain + parachain" architecture.

ADA (Cardano): Cardano is a public chain project using the Ouroboros PoS consensus mechanism. Gate On-Chain Earn supports ADA staking, with a minimum investment threshold of 10 ADA. Returns are automatically distributed daily, supporting flexible redemption.

SUI: Sui is a high-performance Layer 1 public chain built by former Meta (formerly Facebook) engineers. Gate On-Chain Earn supports SUI staking, with a minimum investment threshold of 1 SUI. Returns are distributed to user accounts daily.

XRP and DOGE: Gate On-Chain Earn also supports XRP and DOGE staking. XRP minimum investment is 1 XRP, DOGE minimum investment is 10 DOGE. Users staking receive GTXRP or GTDOGE as liquidity asset vouchers, supporting redemption at any time at the exchange ratio.

ZETA (ZetaChain): ZetaChain is a Layer 1 public chain focused on cross-chain interoperability. Gate On-Chain Earn supports ZETA staking, with a minimum investment threshold of 3 ZETA. Returns are distributed daily.

How to Participate in Gate On-Chain Earn Staking

The process for participating in Gate On-Chain Earn is very simple, and users can complete the operation via the App or Web.

App Operation Process:

1. Open the Gate mobile App and log in to your account
2. Click the "Earn" button below, then select "On-Chain Earn"
3. On the On-Chain Staking page, select the cryptocurrency you want to stake
4. Click the product to enter the staking page, enter the staking amount, and confirm

Web Operation Process:

1. Log in to the Gate official website, select "Earn" in the navigation bar, then click "On-Chain Earn"
2. In all products, select the cryptocurrency you want to stake
3. Click "Stake," enter the staking amount in the popup, and confirm

Summary

Gate On-Chain Earn has built a diversified staking and mining matrix covering over 20 mainstream cryptocurrencies. From Solana's 8.50% annualized return on a high-performance blockchain, to Ethereum's stable 4.04% PoS staking return; from the exclusive ecosystem dividends of the platform token GT, to the stable return portfolio of GUSD and USDT; from public chain ecosystem tokens like ATOM, DOT, ADA, to diverse assets like SUI, XRP, DOGE, ZETA—Gate On-Chain Earn provides users with a rich selection of asset allocation options.

Investors with different risk preferences can flexibly choose suitable staking targets based on their own asset portfolios. The tiered yield system is especially friendly to small holders, while the liquidity asset voucher mechanism effectively solves the pain point of fund lock-up in traditional staking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Which mainstream cryptocurrencies does Gate On-Chain Earn support for staking?

Gate On-Chain Earn currently supports staking for over 20 mainstream cryptocurrencies including SOL, GT, GUSD, USDT, ATOM, DOT, ADA, SUI, XRP, DOGE, ZETA, and others. The specific list of cryptocurrencies can be viewed in real-time on the "On-Chain Earn" page on the Gate platform.

Q2: Will funds be locked after staking?

Redemption rules vary by cryptocurrency. For tokens like SOL and ETH, users can obtain liquidity asset vouchers such as GTSOL and GTETH after staking, supporting instant redemption. Some tokens may have a redemption period, with specific rules indicated on the product page.

Q3: How are staking returns distributed?

Gate On-Chain Earn staking returns are typically automatically distributed to user accounts daily. Users do not need to perform any manual operations; returns are accumulated automatically.

Q4: What is the minimum threshold for participating in Gate On-Chain Earn?

The minimum investment threshold varies by token. For example, GT requires a minimum of 1 GT, SOL requires 0 – 1 SOL to enjoy the highest tier annualized rate, ATOM requires 0.5 ATOM, and SUI requires 1 SUI. Specific thresholds are based on the product page.

Q5: How is the security of assets in Gate On-Chain Earn ensured?

Gate On-Chain Earn ensures the security of user assets through a 100% reserve mechanism. The platform deploys user assets to rigorously audited PoS blockchain network validator nodes and DeFi protocols, and continuously conducts risk assessments and monitoring.