As the approach to crypto asset allocation evolves, the simple "buy and hold" strategy is gradually giving way to more efficient asset management methods. The high barriers to entry for Bitcoin’s physical mining—expensive mining rigs, soaring electricity costs, and the need for professional operations—have kept most everyday users out of the game. With the widespread adoption of Proof of Stake (PoS), "staking to earn" has become a key direction for crypto asset management heading into 2026.
Gate On-Chain Earn products are at the forefront of this trend. As an all-in-one, aggregated on-chain investment solution, Gate On-Chain Earn deploys user funds across PoS blockchain validator nodes, DeFi protocol liquidity pools, and other diverse scenarios, enabling users to earn real on-chain yields with minimal barriers. Currently, Gate On-Chain Earn has built a diversified staking and mining portfolio covering more than 20 leading cryptocurrencies.
So, beyond BTC and ETH staking, which major tokens does Gate On-Chain Earn support? How do their yield mechanisms and participation thresholds differ?
Solana (SOL) Staking: The Benchmark for High-Performance Blockchain Yields
Solana stands out as a leading high-performance blockchain, with its ecosystem activity and community size still at the forefront of the industry in 2026. Gate’s SOL staking product continues to attract significant capital—by July 8, 2026, the SOL price was approximately $78 USD. According to Gate’s platform data, the reference annualized yield for SOL staking products remains steady at 8.50%.
Gate has designed a tiered yield structure for SOL staking, offering differentiated annualized rates based on the amount staked:
- Stake 0 – 1 SOL: Total annualized yield 8.50% (Base 6.00% + Extra 2.50%)
- Stake 1 – 10 SOL: Total annualized yield 7.00% (Base 6.00% + Extra 1.00%)
- Stake 10 – 50 SOL: Total annualized yield 6.40% (Base 6.00% + Extra 0.40%)
This tiered approach is especially friendly to small holders—staking as little as 0.5 SOL qualifies for the top 8.50% annualized yield, making competitive returns accessible to everyday users.
On the liquidity front, users receive an equivalent amount of GTSOL liquidity tokens when staking SOL, which can be redeemed instantly. This means users enjoy staking yields without worrying about long-term lockups, ensuring full flexibility of their assets.
Ethereum (ETH) Staking: The Steady Core of the PoS Era
Since Ethereum’s "Merge" upgrade and full transition to PoS, ETH staking has become the anchor of crypto asset allocation. As of July 8, 2026, over 39.5 million ETH have been staked across the network, representing more than 32% of total supply. Gate’s ETH staking product offers a reference annualized yield of 4.04%.
Gate’s ETH staking yields come from three sources:
On-chain base staking rewards. The current network-wide base APR for ETH staking is about 2.78%.
MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) rewards. By running MEV-Boost and other optimization strategies, Gate adds an extra 0.5%–1% on top of the base APR.
Platform tiered incentives. Gate offers additional rewards based on staking volume, with smaller stakes receiving higher extra incentives, bringing the total annualized yield up to 4.04%—notably higher than the on-chain base rate.
Stakers also receive GTETH as a liquid staking token, pegged 1:1 to ETH, with support for instant redemption. This enables "unstoppable yield without asset lockup."
GT Staking: Exclusive Ecosystem Benefits for Platform Token Holders
As the core token of the Gate ecosystem, GT is more than just a fee deduction tool—it’s a key asset for earning ecosystem rewards. As of July 8, 2026, the GT price was around $6.45 USD. Gate offers a dedicated staking channel for GT holders.
GT staking operates with a unique mechanism: users stake GT to receive an equivalent value of GT2 as a yield certificate, with GT2 rewards distributed daily. A 100% reserve mechanism safeguards user funds. Total GT staked has surpassed 40.29 million. The minimum to get started is just 1 GT, with support for instant staking and redemption, ensuring excellent liquidity.
GT holders also enjoy additional ecosystem perks:
- Gate Launchpool: Stake GT, BTC, ETH, USDT, GUSD, and more to receive hourly airdrops of new tokens.
- Gate HODLer Airdrop: Simply hold 1 GT to participate in free airdrop campaigns.
For those bullish on the Gate ecosystem, GT staking offers "one token, multiple benefits."
Stablecoin Staking: Robust Yields with GUSD and USDT
For investors with lower risk tolerance, stablecoin staking is an essential asset management tool.
GUSD is a premium yield asset backed by Gate ecosystem revenues, US Treasury RWA (real-world assets), and other stablecoins. As of July 8, 2026, GUSD’s total supply reached 166 million, with a base annualized rate of 2.80%. GUSD features a tiered interest structure, granting small stakers significant extra rewards:
- Stake 0 – 500 GUSD: Extra annualized reward 96.70%, for a total annualized yield of up to 100%
- Stake 500 – 5,000 GUSD: Extra annualized reward 6.70%, for a total annualized yield of about 10%
This tiered design strongly incentivizes smaller stakers. GUSD is also often linked with Launchpool, giving holders a chance to earn popular new project tokens while enjoying stable yields.
USDT, the world’s most traded stablecoin, also plays a key role in Gate On-Chain Earn. USDT staking offers a reference annualized yield of 3.84%–5.37%, with flexible deposits and withdrawals. For users holding idle USDT, this is an ideal place to park funds.
Public Chain Ecosystem Token Matrix: ATOM, DOT, ADA, SUI, XRP, DOGE, ZETA
Beyond the core assets above, Gate On-Chain Earn covers a broad range of leading blockchain ecosystem tokens. These projects span cross-chain interoperability, high-performance blockchains, Layer 2 scaling, and more.
ATOM (Cosmos): Cosmos, known as the "Internet of Blockchains," is dedicated to solving blockchain interoperability. Gate On-Chain Earn supports ATOM staking with a minimum of 0.5 ATOM. Yields are distributed daily. By staking ATOM, users can participate in Cosmos ecosystem governance and validation, earning on-chain staking rewards.
DOT (Polkadot): Polkadot is a well-known heterogeneous multi-chain protocol. Gate On-Chain Earn supports DOT staking with a minimum of 0.5 DOT. Rewards are distributed daily, with fast staking and redemption. DOT staking offers users a convenient way to engage in Polkadot relay chain and parachain governance.
ADA (Cardano): Cardano is a public chain using the Ouroboros PoS consensus. Gate On-Chain Earn supports ADA staking with a minimum of 10 ADA. Rewards are distributed daily, with flexible redemption.
SUI: Sui is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain built by former Meta (Facebook) engineers. Gate On-Chain Earn supports SUI staking with a minimum of 1 SUI. Rewards are distributed daily.
XRP and DOGE: Gate On-Chain Earn also supports staking for XRP and DOGE. The minimum for XRP is 1 XRP, and for DOGE, 10 DOGE. Stakers receive GTXRP or GTDOGE liquidity tokens, redeemable at any time based on the exchange rate.
ZETA (ZetaChain): ZetaChain is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on cross-chain interoperability. Gate On-Chain Earn supports ZETA staking with a minimum of 3 ZETA. Rewards are distributed daily.
How to Participate in Gate On-Chain Earn Staking
Joining Gate On-Chain Earn is simple—users can participate via the app or web platform.
App Steps:
- Open the Gate mobile app and log in to your account
- Tap the "Earn" button at the bottom and select "On-Chain Earn"
- Choose the token you want to stake on the On-Chain Staking page
- Enter the staking amount and confirm on the product page
Web Steps:
- Log in to the Gate website, select "Earn" from the navigation bar, then click "On-Chain Earn"
- Choose the token you want to stake from the list of products
- Click "Stake," enter your staking amount in the pop-up window, and confirm
Summary
Gate On-Chain Earn has built a diversified staking portfolio covering more than 20 leading cryptocurrencies. From Solana’s high-performance 8.50% annualized yield to Ethereum PoS staking’s steady 4.04% returns; from the exclusive ecosystem rewards of platform token GT to the robust stablecoin yields of GUSD and USDT; from public chain tokens like ATOM, DOT, and ADA to a wide range of assets including SUI, XRP, DOGE, and ZETA—Gate On-Chain Earn offers users a rich set of asset allocation options.
Investors with different risk profiles can flexibly choose suitable staking targets based on their own portfolios. The tiered yield structure is especially friendly to small holders, while liquidity token mechanisms effectively solve the traditional problem of capital lock-up in staking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Which major tokens does Gate On-Chain Earn support for staking?
Gate On-Chain Earn currently supports staking for more than 20 leading tokens, including SOL, GT, GUSD, USDT, ATOM, DOT, ADA, SUI, XRP, DOGE, and ZETA. For the full list, visit the "On-Chain Earn" page on the Gate platform.
Q2: Are staked funds locked?
Redemption rules vary by token. For tokens like SOL and ETH, staking provides liquidity tokens such as GTSOL and GTETH, which can be redeemed instantly. Some tokens may have a redemption period—please refer to the product page for specific rules.
Q3: How are staking rewards distributed?
Staking rewards on Gate On-Chain Earn are typically distributed to user accounts daily. No manual action is required; rewards accumulate automatically.
Q4: What are the minimum participation thresholds for Gate On-Chain Earn?
Minimum staking thresholds vary by token. For example, GT requires at least 1 GT, SOL offers top-tier yields for as little as 0–1 SOL, ATOM requires a minimum of 0.5 ATOM, and SUI requires 1 SUI. Please refer to the product page for details.
Q5: How does Gate On-Chain Earn ensure asset security?
Gate On-Chain Earn uses a 100% reserve mechanism to safeguard user assets. The platform deploys funds only to rigorously vetted PoS validator nodes and DeFi protocols, with ongoing risk assessment and monitoring.
