Gate Contract Points are more than just simple task rewards—they represent a dynamic, evolving user growth system. At its core, this system quantifies users’ multidimensional activities within the contract ecosystem into points that can be accumulated and spent, mapping out a clear user tier structure. Fundamentally, this framework establishes a transparent metric linking behavior to value—it records not only trading volume, but also each user’s growth trajectory on the platform.
The Three Dimensions of Points and Rolling Calculation
Gate Contract Points are earned across three independent dimensions: account balance, contract trading volume, and valid referrals. Each day, the system calculates points generated from these three activities separately, then aggregates them into the total points balance.
Balance Points: Account balance reflects a user’s willingness to maintain assets on the platform. At the daily snapshot time, the system checks the USDT and BTC equivalent value in the contract account, as well as the USDx equivalent in the TradFi account, converting all to USD at the day’s exchange rate. Points are awarded based on balance tiers as follows: a balance between $100 and $1,000 earns 1 point per day; $1,000 to $10,000 earns 2 points per day; $10,000 to $100,000 earns 3 points per day; and $100,000 or more earns 4 points per day.
Trading Points: This is the primary source of points. For every 400 USDT in valid trading volume, users receive 1 point. The system uses a tiered structure—each time trading volume doubles, the points increase by 1: 800 USDT earns 2 points, 1,600 USDT earns 3 points, 3,200 USDT earns 4 points, and so on, with no daily cap. Note that starting February 9, 2026, TradFi trading volume will be counted at 20% of its value toward contract valid trading volume, meaning trades in products like gold and forex can also contribute to point accumulation.
Referral Points: For each successful referral of a new user who earns at least 2 points, the referrer receives 1 point, with a daily maximum of 3 points.
All points are calculated on a rolling 15-day window. Each point earned is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance; after that, it expires automatically and cannot be restored. The system follows a "first-in, first-out" consumption rule, deducting the oldest points first. Point data is updated daily before 12:00, and users can check their 15-day point history and see which points are about to expire in the daily point details.
Growth Path: Natural Progression from Beginner to Advanced User
The points system naturally creates a clear growth path. There are no hard thresholds; instead, users progress through tiers organically by maintaining consistent activity.
Beginner Stage: New users entering the contract market activate their points dashboard upon first login and wallet connection. Even with limited trading activity, maintaining a contract or TradFi account balance of at least $100 allows users to start earning daily balance points. This is the entry point to the growth system, requiring minimal effort.
Active Stage: As users become more familiar with contract trading, they begin generating steady trading volume. Once daily trading volume exceeds $400, trading points start to accumulate. Combined with a sustained account balance, point accumulation accelerates significantly. At this stage, users become eligible for point airdrops. For example, in the 115th airdrop event, the minimum point requirement for the position voucher pool is 40 points, and spending 20 points can redeem a 100 USDT position voucher. This marks the first tangible realization of point value.
Advanced Stage: High-net-worth and highly active users, with account balances reaching $10,000 or even $100,000 and above, earn higher daily balance points. Large and frequent trades also generate substantial trading points. Advanced users can consistently access high-value, high-consumption point airdrop opportunities. For instance, in the 115th airdrop’s GUSD pool, the claim condition is a points balance between 170 and 120 points (with a decreasing rule), and spending 15 points allows users to claim 25 GUSD. This creates a positive cycle: higher activity leads to more points, and more points unlock higher-value benefits.
User Tiers: Differentiated Benefits Based on Points
The scale of points itself serves as the most objective indicator of user tiers. Gate implements refined benefit stratification through airdrop events by setting minimum point requirements and point reduction mechanisms.
Low-threshold activities target a broad user base, encouraging basic active participation. These airdrops typically offer general rewards, such as position vouchers, allowing users to try out strategies at zero cost. High-threshold or point reduction mechanisms, on the other hand, precisely identify high-value users. The point reduction mechanism is particularly noteworthy: it requires participants to meet a higher baseline of points, with the threshold dynamically decreasing over time. Users with higher point balances gain earlier access to rewards, effectively prioritizing top-tier benefits for the most engaged users.
This stratification isn’t imposed by arbitrary levels, but is determined automatically by users’ own point-earning activities, which dictate the benefits they can access. After each daily update, users can clearly see their current point status and the airdrop events they are eligible to join.
Ultimately, the points system creates a transparent ecosystem where behavior is quantifiable, growth is trackable, and benefits are predictable. Every balance maintained, every trade executed, and every successful referral continuously shapes a user’s point profile, delivering commensurate rewards in return.
Conclusion
This points system is built on a clear principle: every balance maintained, every trading activity, and every contribution to the ecosystem is objectively recorded and converted into quantifiable point assets. There are no artificial barriers or subjective judgments—user behavior alone determines tier status. The growth path is fully transparent—from first login to reaching advanced user status, every step is data-driven, and every point earned translates into tangible benefits.
