Gate.io offers various **rewards programs and quests** to engage users and provide opportunities to earn crypto. Here's a breakdown of the key offerings:

### 1. **Startup (Free Airdrops)**
- **What it is**: Early access to new tokens via free distribution.
- **How to earn**: Hold Gate.io's utility token **GT** (GateToken).
- **Mechanics**: Allocations are proportional to your GT holdings over a snapshot period. No payment needed—just claim/distribute tokens post-listing.
- **Frequency**: New projects launch regularly (check the [Startup section](https://www.gate.io/startup)).

### 2. **HODL & Earn**
- **Earn interest** on idle crypto assets:
- **Flexible Savings**: Daily interest, withdraw anytime.
- **Fixed Terms**: Higher APY for locking funds (7–90 days).
- **Dual Investment**: Earn yields by predicting price ranges.
- **Assets**: Supports 100+ cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDT, etc.).

### 3. **Proof of Stake (PoS) Mining**
- **Stake tokens** to support networks and earn rewards.
- **APR varies** by coin (e.g., ETH, SOL, DOT).
- **Auto-staking**: Rewards compound automatically.

### 4. **Trading Rewards**
- **Referrals**: Earn 20–40% of referees’ trading fees (lifetime commissions).
- **VIP Program**: Lower fees and cashback for high-volume traders.
- **Periodic Promos**: Fee rebates, trading competitions with prize pools.

### 5. **Quests & Daily Rewards**
- **Daily Login**: Earn points for signing in.
- **Simple Tasks**: Trade, deposit, or complete quizzes for points.
- **Rewards**: Points redeemable for GT, USDT, or NFTs.

### 6. **Crypto Box (Mystery Rewards)**
- **Earn free boxes** via logins, trades, or deposits.
- **Contents**: Random crypto rewards (e.g., $0.1–$100 in USDT, GT, or altcoins).

### 7. **NFT & Web3 Rewards**
- **NFT Market**: Trade to earn rewards.
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