# GrowthPointsDrawRound16

Looking at Issue 16: Gate Community Incentives Make Rewards Superficial; Ecosystem is the Core
Many people view the Gate community growth points lottery with the first reaction being the rewards themselves. But if you only focus on whether you win or not, you might overlook the true value of this mechanism. Issue 16 precisely demonstrates Gate's long-term approach to community ecosystem building.
Growth points are not just simple scores; they are a behavior recording system. Every interaction you have in the community is recorded into a long-term trajectory. This "accumulative and compoundable

The signal for the 16th growth value lottery is that Gate is cultivating "long-term users"
If the previous growth value lotteries were just testing the waters, then the 16th is more like a clear directional choice: Gate is systematically cultivating long-term community users, rather than chasing short-term active data.
In terms of rule continuity, the growth value has not undergone frequent major changes, indicating that the mechanism has become mature. Users know what actions can accumulate value and which behaviors are encouraged by the community. This certainty itself can enhance willingnes

Why do "ordinary users" have an advantage in the sixteenth issue of the Growth Value Lottery?
In the sixteenth issue of the Gate Community Growth Value Lottery, an interesting phenomenon has become increasingly clear: those who truly have an advantage are often not the ones with the most traffic, but the most consistent contributors among ordinary users. This is precisely the essence of the activity's design.
The core of growth value is not about creating viral hits, but about sustained participation. Whether it's commenting, liking, or sharing opinions on hot topics, the system values "active