What Is Gate Soft Staking?

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For crypto investors, a constant question is how to make idle assets continue generating returns. Gate recently launched its Soft Staking feature, providing users with a simple, flexible method to grow their assets. Unlike traditional staking or lock-up mechanisms, Gate Soft Staking does not require you to freeze your assets. As long as you hold eligible tokens and activate the feature, you’ll earn daily rewards—enabling more efficient investing.
The standout advantage of this feature is “earnings automatically accrue from spot holdings.” Users do not need to transfer funds or complete complex steps—simply enable the feature and eligible tokens you hold will continuously generate returns.

First Supported Tokens

For its initial rollout, Gate has enabled a selection of major and trending tokens for Soft Staking, including:
BTC, ETH, GT, SOL, POL, SUI, ALGO, DOT, ATOM, AVAX, INJ, APT, ZETA, and FLR.
This selection covers a range of assets, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to next-generation public chain tokens, allowing investors to leverage familiar assets they already hold or know well.

Yield Calculation and Distribution Mechanism

Gate Soft Staking offers a straightforward earning calculation method:
Daily Earnings = Average Holdings × Annual Percentage Rate (APR) ÷ 365
After activation, the system will take a holdings snapshot starting from 00:00 UTC the next day to calculate average holdings. According to the snapshot, rewards are credited to your spot account on the following day.
From the second day after activation, users receive passive daily rewards. As these earnings are automatically added to your principal, you benefit from daily compounding—further accelerating long-term asset growth.

Product Advantages

Gate Soft Staking delivers these major benefits:

• Flexible and Convenient: No lock-up—assets can be traded or withdrawn any time, giving you full control over liquidity.
• Earn by Holding: Hold qualified tokens and enable the feature to earn rewards automatically.
• Daily Compounding: Earnings are credited daily and rolled into your principal, maximizing compounding returns.
• Beginner-Friendly: Easy to use—activate with a single click, with no complex configuration required.

Thanks to these advantages, Gate Soft Staking is a low-barrier, low-risk option—especially for users seeking additional returns on tokens they currently hold.

How to Enable Gate Soft Staking

You can enable this feature in two main ways:
Via Spot Account (Web):

• Log in to Gate and navigate to your spot account page.
• Find the “Soft Staking” button beneath the relevant token; click it. If the button turns green, the feature is activated.

Via the Soft Staking Page:

• Go to Wealth Management and select “Soft Staking.”
• Click “Activate” to complete setup.

Currently, this feature is only available on the web platform. Gate will announce future expansion to the mobile app.

Important Notes During Use

While Gate Soft Staking provides a flexible and straightforward way to earn, users should keep the following in mind:

• Minimum Holding Requirement: Each token may have a minimum holding threshold; only holdings above that amount are eligible for rewards.
• Maximum Earning Cap: For some tokens, there’s a cap on holdings that qualify for yield calculation. Any excess holdings beyond that cap do not earn additional rewards.
• APR Fluctuations: The APR may adjust daily in response to market conditions.
• Distribution Timing: The first reward is credited between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC on the second day after activation. Subsequent rewards are credited daily.
• Potential Delays: Due to system or network reasons, payouts may occasionally be delayed.

Familiarizing yourself with these rules helps you better plan and manage your assets. This minimizes misunderstandings.
See the official announcement here: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/47054

Summary and Outlook

The launch of Gate Soft Staking introduces crypto investors to a “zero-burden” asset management solution. With no lock-up and continued asset liquidity, you can still receive daily earnings. This allows long-term holders of BTC, ETH, and other major tokens to earn passive income. As more tokens are added and the offering matures, Gate Soft Staking is set to become a standout feature of the platform. This may encourage more users to keep their assets on Gate, enhancing overall retention and activity.
For anyone seeking to enhance asset utilization during bear or sideways markets, Gate Soft Staking is a compelling option to consider.