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Gate Pre-IPOs Phase 2: Everything You Need to Know About the OpenAI (OPENAI) Pre-IPO
Gate has launched Phase 2 of its Pre-IPOs program featuring OpenAI (OPENAI), giving users an opportunity to gain exposure to one of the world's most valuable artificial intelligence companies before its potential public listing.
Gate Pre-IPOs is a digital investment platform that allows users to participate in private companies before they go public through Asset Certificates called Mirror Notes. Rather than representing actual company shares, Mirror Notes are structured products designed to track the market value of a company before and after its IPO. They provide a bridge between traditional equity markets and digital assets, allowing investors to gain exposure to a company's valuation while enjoying the flexibility of blockchain-based trading.
Unlike traditional Pre-IPO investments that are often limited to institutional or accredited investors, Gate Pre-IPOs lowers the entry barrier by allowing eligible users to subscribe using crypto assets. Once allocated, Asset Certificates can be traded 24/7 in Gate's Pre-Market before the company's listing. After the IPO and the applicable lock-up period, Gate plans to provide settlement or redemption options based on the underlying company's market value, subject to its platform rules.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, currently has an implied valuation of approximately $895 billion, making it one of the world's most closely watched AI companies.
OpenAI Pre-IPO Overview
* Project: OpenAI (OPENAI)
* Implied Valuation: $895 Billion
* Commitment Price: 1 OPENAI = $722
* Subscription Period: July 15–17, 2026 (UTC)
* Pre-Market Trading: Begins July 20, 2026
* Subscription Assets: USDT or GUSD
* Minimum Subscription: 100 USDT or 100 GUSD
* Maximum Allocation: 277 OPENAI per user
Unlock Schedule
* July 17, 2026 – 25%
* August 17, 2026 – 35%
* September 17, 2026 – 40%
Any unused subscription funds will be automatically refunded after allocations are completed.
Tutorial
1. Open Gate and navigate to Home → Earn → Launch → Pre-IPOs.
2. Select OpenAI (OPENAI).
3. Subscribe using either USDT or GUSD.
4. Your funds remain locked throughout the 48-hour subscription period.
5. Once the subscription ends, Gate distributes your allocated Asset Certificates and automatically refunds any unused funds.
6. After trading opens on July 20, you may hold your certificates or trade them in Gate's 24/7 Pre-Market.
How Allocation Works
Gate uses an hourly average locked amount rather than a simple first-come, first-served system. The platform calculates your average locked balance over the entire 48-hour subscription period, meaning earlier subscriptions receive a higher allocation weight. This mechanism encourages early participation while distributing certificates more fairly among users.
Tips to Maximize Your Allocation
* Subscribe as soon as the event opens to maximize your hourly average locked amount.
* Consider subscribing with GUSD to receive a 3.8% annualized minting return while your funds remain committed.
* Successful subscriptions exceeding $10,000 qualify for a 1 GT reward, while smaller subscriptions share a 2,000 GT prize pool.
* Remember that only 25% of your allocation unlocks initially, with the remaining portions released in August and September.
* Monitor the Pre-Market after July 20 if you plan to actively manage your position before OpenAI's future listing.
Final Thoughts
Gate Pre-IPOs introduces a new way for users to gain early exposure to high-profile private companies by combining traditional Pre-IPO investing with digital asset infrastructure. Through Mirror Notes, investors can follow a company's valuation before and after its IPO while benefiting from 24/7 Pre-Market trading and multiple exit options provided by Gate. Although OpenAI is one of the world's leading AI companies, participants should remember that Asset Certificates are not actual equity shares and that Pre-IPO investments remain speculative and subject to market, liquidity, and listing risks.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. OpenAI Asset Certificates are Mirror Notes and do not represent ownership of OpenAI shares. Always conduct your own research, review the official rules and risk disclosures, and understand the risks before participating in any Pre-IPO investment.