Gate.​io Launches MEME Trading Carnival with 30,000 USDT Prize Pool

Gate.io is hosting a special Mother's Day celebration featuring surprise box rewards for participants. The campaign follows their successful Women's Day event which distributed $10,000 in rewards. Key Details: - Special Mother's Day themed surprise boxes available - Exclusive rewards for participants - Campaign accessible via [Gate.io's campaign page](https://www.gate.io/campaigns/919) Previous related events like the Women's Day campaign saw significant community engagement with merchandise giveaways and gift packs for winners. Visit [the announcement page](https://www.gate.io/announcements/article/44842) for complete participation details.

Join key industry figures for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Token2049 Dubai, one of the year's most significant crypto events. - **Featured Speakers**: Kevin Lee, Tobias, and Brent Fulfer - **Date**: Friday, May 9th - **Time**: 14:00 UTC - **Platform**: Twitter Spaces The discussion will explore crucial connections made and unveil backstage developments from the conference. Previous spaces have provided valuable Web3 and crypto market insights from these experienced speakers. [Join the Space](https://x.com/i/spaces/1OdJrDeXXAqKX)

Gate.io has expanded its ETF offerings with new 3x leveraged tokens for five trading pairs: ALPACA, VIRTUAL, LAYER, GORK, and OBOL. Key features: - 3x leverage on both long (3L) and short (3S) positions - No margin requirements - Zero liquidation risk - No funding fees This launch follows the platform's March 31st rebalancing rules upgrade, which implemented adjusted trigger conditions and updated NAV calculations. For detailed information, visit [Gate.io's ETF page](https://www.gate.io/etf)

Chain abstraction is gaining attention as a potential solution for Web3's mainstream adoption challenges. The technology uses a 3-layer structure to simplify complex blockchain interactions. Key aspects: - Removes technical barriers for everyday users - Maintains decentralization benefits while providing familiar UX - Makes Web3 applications more accessible to non-technical users The approach focuses on simplifying user experiences without compromising blockchain functionality. XION and other platforms are implementing chain abstraction to create more inviting Web3 environments. Learn more in the [Gate Research Full Report](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/gate-research-analyzing-chain-abstraction-an-inevitable-outcome-of-web3-diversification/8711)

Gate.io announces a new Launchpool featuring OBOL token staking: - Stake OBOL, BTC, or GT tokens to earn from 2,250,000 OBOL pool - Staking period: May 7-27, 2025 (UTC) - VIP members receive 500% staking cap boost - Estimated APR up to 1,825% - Hourly reward distributions [Start staking](https://gate.io/launchpool/OBOL?pid=291) *Previous launchpool LAIR offered 3.5M tokens at 547.5% APR*