As 2025 draws to a close, innovation in the crypto market continues at a rapid pace. As a global leader in cryptocurrency trading, Gate’s Launchpad remains a key gateway for users seeking early access to high-quality projects. According to Gate’s latest official announcement, the fifth round of Gate Launchpad—Kodiak (KDK)—will open for subscription on December 19, 2025, at 08:00 UTC and close on December 21, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. As of December 17, all participation details have been released. This round introduces significant innovations in both the subscription mechanism and yield stacking, offering users more flexible and attractive ways to participate.
Key Subscription Details at a Glance
All information for this Launchpad round is subject to the official announcement. The following summarizes the core points based on data as of December 17:
- Project Name: Kodiak (KDK)
- Total Subscription Amount: 3,000,000 KDK
- Subscription Price: 1 KDK = 0.35 USDT / 0.35 GUSD
- Subscription Period: December 19, 2025, 08:00 UTC – December 21, 2025, 08:00 UTC
- Subscription Link: Click here to join Gate Launchpad.
- Unlock Method: 100% unlocked; tokens will be credited directly to users’ spot accounts after distribution.
- Distribution Time: By December 22, 2025, 08:00 UTC.
- Spot Trading: The KDK/USDT trading pair is expected to go live on December 23, 2025, at 14:00 UTC.
Dual-Currency Subscription and the Yield Advantage of GUSD
One of the standout features of this Launchpad round is support for dual-currency subscription with both USDT and GUSD, with GUSD’s application being particularly noteworthy.
- Subscription Pool Allocation: Of the total 3,000,000 KDK available, the USDT pool accounts for 70% (2,100,000 KDK) and the GUSD pool for 30% (900,000 KDK). Users can freely choose which currency to use, with a minimum subscription of 10 USDT or 10 GUSD per transaction.
- Unique Value of GUSD: GUSD is a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWA) such as government bonds. Its key highlight is an approximate 4% annualized minting yield, distributed automatically on a daily basis. Users can convert idle funds into GUSD and deposit them into their Gate accounts, earning steady returns while the principal and yield can be directly used to participate in this Launchpad subscription. This enables an asset allocation strategy that captures both yield and growth opportunities.
Fair Allocation Rules: The Earlier You Join, the Higher Your Weight
This subscription uses a time-weighted average staked amount calculation to ensure fairness and incentivize early participation.
Core Rule: The system allocates tokens based on each user’s hourly average staked amount as a proportion of the total average staked amount across the pool during the 48-hour subscription window. In simple terms, the earlier you commit funds and the longer you stake, the higher your calculated average staked amount—and the more tokens you’re likely to receive.
Illustrative Example (Based on Official Rules):
Suppose three users each plan to commit 100,000 USDT:
- User A stakes at the very first hour and remains staked throughout: average staked amount is 100,000 USDT.
- User B stakes at hour 24 and remains staked until the end: average staked amount is 50,000 USDT.
- User C stakes only in the final hour: average staked amount is approximately 2,083 USDT.
As a result, User A receives the highest allocation weight. The actual number of tokens each user receives is also subject to individual caps (21,000 KDK for the USDT pool, 9,000 KDK for the GUSD pool) and the overall subscription limit.
Extra Earnings After Successful Subscription: Earn with Earn Plus
Gate offers additional financial incentives for users who successfully participate in the Launchpad, further boosting potential returns:
- New User Exclusive: New users who join Earn Plus USDT products can enjoy exclusive benefits with up to 200% annualized returns.
- Benefits for All: All subscription participants can join the Earn Plus USDT 30-day fixed-term product and earn a 2% annualized yield.
This means that, alongside subscribing to the new KDK asset, users can also put their idle USDT to work and maximize capital efficiency.
Project Spotlight: Kodiak (KDK)—A Liquidity Powerhouse in the Berachain Ecosystem
Kodiak is far from an ordinary startup—it has already established a strong market presence within its ecosystem.
- Background & Strength: Kodiak is a vertically integrated, decentralized full-stack liquidity platform incubated by Berachain’s "Build a Bera" accelerator. The project has secured over $5.3 million in investment from top-tier institutions such as Hack VC, Amber Group, and dao5.
- Market Position: Within the highly anticipated Berachain network, Kodiak commands over 90% of the decentralized spot and perpetual DEX market share, making it the network’s highest-earning protocol. Industry-wide, it is already the second-largest liquidity management platform and ranks among the top DEXs by TVL, trading volume, and fees.
- Vision & Token: KDK is the native token of Bera Chain, with a total supply of 100,000,000. Kodiak aims to be the only end-to-end platform users need for their DeFi journey, making its future development highly anticipated.
Important Risk Notice and Participation Guidelines
Before participating, please be fully aware of the following risks and requirements:
- High Risk: Launchpad projects are in early stages, and token prices can be highly volatile. Neither the platform nor the project team makes any price commitments or guarantees.
- Eligibility: Users must complete identity verification (KYC). Borrowed funds or sub-account participation are not supported.
- Fund Handling: Funds are locked during the subscription period and settled post-allocation. If the allocated token amount is too small (less than 0.00000001 KDK), no tokens will be distributed and the full amount will be refunded.
- Regional Restrictions: Users from certain countries or regions (such as the UK) may not be eligible for all or part of the services. Please refer to the platform’s user agreement for details.
Summary
The fifth round of Gate Launchpad’s Kodiak (KDK) subscription offers users a well-structured, attractive early-stage project opportunity through 100% immediate unlocking, GUSD yield-bearing asset subscriptions, and a fair, early-bird weighted allocation mechanism. Combined with Kodiak’s robust fundamentals in the Berachain ecosystem and the high-yield Earn Plus benefits post-Launchpad, this round is well worth careful consideration and attention.
Action Timeline Reminder:
- Preparation Phase (Now – December 19, 08:00 UTC): Complete KYC, consider earning with GUSD, and prepare your subscription funds.
- Subscription Phase (December 19, 08:00 UTC – December 21, 08:00 UTC): Commit to your chosen pool as early as possible.
- Distribution & Trading (Token distribution on December 22, trading opens December 23).
Investors should always make rational decisions based on a full understanding of project risks and their own risk tolerance.
