Initial Listing: Gate to List Zest Protocol (ZEST) for Spot Trading, Convert Trading and Launch HODLer Airdrop

Gate will list Zest Protocol (ZEST) for spot trading, convert trading and launch a limited-time HODLer Airdrop (#340). Users holding at least 1 GT can participate for free and share a total of 300,000 ZEST tokens.
The HODLer Airdrop is only available to GT holders. No funds will be deducted from participants after the Zest Protocol (ZEST) airdrop ends.

Airdrop Details

Airdrop End Time: May 19, 2026, 12:00 (UTC)
Total Supply: 300,000 ZEST
Unlock Method: Unlock 100%
Trading Pair: ZEST/USDT
Spot Trading Start Time: May 19, 2026, 13:00 (UTC)
Convert Trading Start Time: May 19, 2026, 14:00 (UTC)
Withdrawal Opening: May 20, 2026, 13:00 (UTC) (Subject to the actual status of the asset)

Participation Requirements

Complete identity verification and hold at least 1 GT to share the total reward pool based on your GT holdings' snapshot proportion. For this event, each VIP 0–VIP 4 user has a participation cap of 2,000 GT. VIP 10 and above users can enjoy unlimited participation.

Exclusive Participation Limit Boost for VIP Users

VIP 5 and above users can enjoy increased participation limits in the HODLer Airdrop, with the highest tiers eligible for uncapped participation.

How to Claim the Airdrop

Log in - Complete identity verification - [Earn] - [HODLer Airdrop] - Hold at least 1 GT - Click [Join Now].
HODLer Airdrop FAQs

About Zest Protocol (ZEST):

Zest Protocol is the largest Bitcoin lending protocol, built by the longest-running BTCFi team in existence and backed by tier-1 investors: Tim Draper, CZ's Yzi Labs, and Muneeb (Stacks Founder).
Zest Protocol is the most successful and technically advanced Bitcoin-focused lending protocol, with around $100M TVL, 800+ BTC deposited, institutional LPs actively using the platform, and 1,500+ liquidations with zero bad debt. No other BTCFi team has this track record.
Now Zest Protocol is building a revolutionary lending market on Bitcoin L1. Users lock BTC directly on the base layer and borrow stablecoins on EVM chains. No wrapping, bridging, or custodians — the BTC stays on L1.

Token Name: Zest Protocol
Token Symbol: ZEST
Total Supply: 1,000,000,000
Token Type: BEP-20
Token ID: https://bscscan.com/address/0x5506599c722389a60580b5213ea1da60d64754a1
Token Distribution Ratio and Unlocking Rules:
Community (First Season Airdrop) 2% — 5% unlocked at TGE, 3-month cliff, 6-month vesting period.
Community (Remaining Portion) 25.83% — 0% unlocked at TGE, 0-month cliff, 24-month vesting period.
Ecosystem Development 24.82% — Partially unlocked at TGE, 0-month cliff, 12-month vesting period.
Investors 22.35% — 0% unlocked at TGE, 12-month cliff, 36-month vesting period.
Team 25% — 0% unlocked at TGE, 12-month cliff, 36-month vesting period.
Official Website: https://www.zestprotocol.com/

Web Access:

Deposit ZEST: https://www.gate.com/myaccount/deposit/ZEST
ZEST Spot Trading: https://www.gate.com/trade/ZEST_USDT
ZEST Convert Trading: https://www.gate.com/convert/USDT/ZEST

App Access:

ZEST Deposit: Gate App – [Assets] – [Spot] – [Deposit] – [ZEST]
ZEST Spot Trading: Gate App – [Trade] – [Spot] – Select ZEST Market (top-left)
ZEST Convert Trading: Gate App - [Trade] - [Convert] - Select ZEST

Gate Labs Investment Disclosure

Gate Labs has not invested in Zest Protocol (ZEST).

Notes

1. GateToken (GT) is the unique platform token of Gate and is native to the Gatechain mainnet. Hold GT now: https://www.gate.com/trade/GT_USDT
2. Please complete identity verification before participating in HODLer Airdrop to ensure account and asset security.
3. Participants must comply with the event rules. Any form of cheating or dishonesty will result in disqualification from rewards.
4. In case of any discrepancies between the translated version and the original English version, the English version shall prevail.
5. Gate reserves the final interpretation right for this event.
6. Users from restricted regions have no access to all or parts of the services (including participating in this event, game, or competition). For more information about restricted regions, please refer to the User Agreement.

Risk Warning

1. The HODLer Airdrop project is a blockchain startup initiative, which is still in its early stage and carries significant risks in operations, underlying technology, and regulatory compliance.
2. Understanding and assessing the inherent risks of blockchain startup projects requires advanced technical and financial knowledge.
3. Due to the influence of technology, regulatory changes, market conditions, and other factors, the value of the project you participate in may fluctuate dramatically and could experience substantial increases or decreases.
4. Cryptocurrency projects carry high risks, and cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile.
5. The project team has not set any margin requirements and does not offer any price guarantees or protection against price drops. Please make sure you fully understand and are capable of bearing the risks before participating. The platform strongly warns about potential risks but cannot assume any responsibility for investment losses or provide any compensation guarantees.

Gate Team
May 18, 2026

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