What is Gate (GT)?
RANK #72The utility token of the Gate.io exchange and GateChain.
Gate market stats
Gate at a glance
- Ticker
- GT
- Category
- Exchange · Utility token
- Exchange
- Gate.io
- Network
- GateChain
- Benefits
- Fee discounts & perks
- Mechanic
- Token burns
Categories: Smart Contract Platform · Exchange-based Tokens · Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token · Ethereum Ecosystem · Proof of Stake (PoS) · Made in China
How Gate works
GateToken (GT) is the utility token of Gate.io, one of the longest-running exchanges with an enormous selection of assets. GT provides fee discounts, launchpad access and other benefits, and powers GateChain, the exchange’s own network.
GT’s value is tied to Gate.io’s trading activity and ecosystem, supported by token burns.
Holding GT unlocks trading-fee discounts, startup/launchpad access and other perks on Gate.io. The token also functions within GateChain for fees and ecosystem use.
Gate.io conducts burns intended to reduce GT supply over time.
What moves the GateToken price?
- Gate.io’s trading volume and user growth.
- Token burns versus supply.
- Regulatory standing of the exchange.
- The broader market cycle.
What GT is used for
- Trading-fee discounts on Gate.io.
- Access to launches and promotions.
- Fees and use within GateChain.
Gate FAQ
What is GateToken (GT)?
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GT is the utility token of the Gate.io exchange and its GateChain network, offering fee discounts and ecosystem perks.
What is GT used for?
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GT is used for fee discounts, launch access and within the GateChain ecosystem.
Does GT get burned?
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Gate.io conducts periodic burns of GT intended to reduce supply over time.
How do I buy GateToken?
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GT is primarily available on Gate.io.
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Gate news & analysis
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US Crypto Markets Cool Off as Senate's CLARITY Act Vote Looms
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Slide as Iran Conflict Escalates While Senate Sets Up Make-or-Break CLARITY Act Vote
Bitcoin and Ethereum opened lower on September 2 as renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes rattled markets, while Washington prepares for a critical September 15 Senate vote that could decide the fate of U.S. crypto market-structure regulation.