Gate Redefines Stability: GUSD Earns Returns While Staying Pegged

Gate, a leading global digital asset trading platform, has made significant strides in regulatory compliance by obtaining its 30th state-level license in the United States. The platform now operates in compliance across 40 jurisdictions within the country, reflecting its growing commitment to adhering to local regulatory frameworks. This expansion underscores Gate’s strategy to establish a robust and transparent foundation for its services, enhancing trust and accessibility for its user base.

The platform has simultaneously launched GUSD, a new investment certificate backed by real-world assets (RWA), including U.S. Treasury bonds. This product is designed to offer users a stable and low-risk investment option, bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi). GUSD functions as an investment vehicle rather than a mere stablecoin, offering returns from interest generated by its underlying assets. Users can exchange USDT for GUSD or mint GUSD using either USDT or USDC at a 1:1 ratio through the platform’s staking page. This dual-currency minting feature enhances its accessibility to a global audience.

GUSD is now supported as a Unified Account contract margin, and trading for major cryptocurrency pairs has been enabled, alongside flexible savings options under the Simple Earn program. The product also supports lending, CandyDrop, and staking scenarios, with the first staking pool offering CELB token rewards with an estimated annualized yield of up to 365%. As these functionalities expand, GUSD is positioned to serve as a versatile tool for users seeking both liquidity and yield.

Unlike traditional stablecoins, which primarily function as a medium of exchange, GUSD provides appreciation through its underlying RWA assets. Upon redemption, users receive both principal and accrued interest. For example, if a user mints GUSD with 100 USDT and the return reaches 20%, they will receive 120 USDC. This mechanism ensures that GUSD maintains its value while also offering potential for growth. Gate has also announced plans to collaborate with high-quality projects to launch additional staking pools, aiming to attract further liquidity and market attention.

The platform emphasized its commitment to transparency by stating that it will gradually disclose reserve proofs and custodial cooperation details. Every GUSD issued will be fully backed by real-world assets, with 100% reserves guaranteed. Users redeeming GUSD receive USDC, which can be converted into USDT or other cryptocurrencies, reinforcing the product’s credibility and dollar-asset linkage. With over $4 billion in managed investment assets and years of compliance experience, Gate offers strong assurance regarding the security and transparency of GUSD. The product’s design aligns with similar RWA offerings from platforms like Binance but introduces greater flexibility for global users.

Gate's expansion in state-level compliance and the launch of GUSD represent a strategic move to address a long-standing challenge in the crypto industry: achieving stable, predictable returns. By leveraging blockchain technology and traditional asset yields, GUSD offers a novel approach to digital asset allocation. As the product continues to grow, Gate expects the total fund size of GUSD to surpass $100 million in the near term, further solidifying its position in the market and reinforcing its broader vision of integrating real-world finance into the crypto ecosystem.

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[1] Gate Launches GUSD: A Stable Investment Backed by Real World Assets (https://www.theblock.co/press-releases/368748/gate-launches-gusd-a-stable-investment-backed-by-real-world-assets)

[2] What can we do for you? (https://www.gate.com/help/c2c/operating_instructions/17548)