Gate Launchpad: Enabling Early Investor Access To High-Potential Crypto Projects

In Brief

Gate has released an overview of Launchpad, its proprietary platform that connects users with early-stage blockchain projects through transparent token sales, offering vetted investment opportunities and early access to discounted tokens before public listing.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gate is reinforcing its presence in the Web3 sector through Gate Launchpad, its proprietary platform designed to give users early access to token sales ahead of public market listings. This innovative crowdfunding mechanism connects investors with blockchain startups in their formative stages, aiming to reduce risk while enhancing investment potential.

How Gate Launchpad Functions

Gate Launchpad follows a paid subscription model. Users select a project, contribute funds (in USDT, USD1, or GT), and participate in token allocation. The system is designed for transparency and simplicity, automatically calculating each participant’s allocation based on their average hourly contribution and the total funds raised during the subscription window.

In instances where demand exceeds token supply, allocations are distributed proportionally based on individual contributions and subscription conditions. This ensures a fair and clear process, allowing users to understand how their final allocation is determined.

Advantages for Investors

Gate Launchpad provides several distinct benefits compared to conventional IDO platforms. These include early access to tokens prior to public listing, a transparent and equitable allocation model, fixed token pricing — often 30–40% below the initial market rate — and priority access for GT stakers, who benefit from increased allocation chances and guaranteed quotas.

Each project featured on the platform undergoes a comprehensive vetting process, including technical audits, team evaluations, and business model reviews, offering added assurance, particularly for less experienced Web3 investors.

Recent token sales on Gate Launchpad have attracted over 1.4 billion USDT in contributions from more than 55,000 participants, according to platform data. In some cases, oversubscription rates have surpassed 1,600×, indicating strong market interest in featured projects.

Example: IKA Token Launch

A notable recent example is the IKA token sale in July 2025, which adopted a multi-token participation model. Users were able to contribute using either GT or USD1, enhancing accessibility and flexibility.

The increased use of USD1 on the platform has positioned Gate as the second-largest centralized exchange holder of the stablecoin among CEX platforms, reinforcing its growing influence in the Web3 ecosystem and user confidence.

The IKA launch highlights the core objective of Gate Launchpad: to support promising projects from the outset while offering investors access to favorable entry points.

Future Outlook

Gate Launchpad is a key component of Gate’s broader ecosystem strategy to nurture early-stage crypto ventures. Working in coordination with Gate Labs and Gate Ventures, the platform helps create a sustainable investment environment, equipping emerging projects with essential resources while giving investors exposure to evolving industry trends.