[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE The Gate.io bi-weekly report brings you all the updates on the trending events and new developments on Gate.io to help you stay in the loop. A quick recap of the most significant events from August 16 to August 31, 2023: * Listed some [Startup Projects](https://www.gate.io/startup "Startup Projects") and new tokens; * Launched many trading competitions and activities; * Launched a few financial products in “Hodl & Earn”; * Launched some mining pools with rewards. ### 1. Successfully Listed Some Startup Projects on Gate.io From August 16 to August 31, Gate.io listed many projects on our Startup platform, including OX, PYME, AITECH, TSUGT, MELD, TYPE, SAIL, KAT, NADA. Gate.io Startup is a token launch platform for innovative & advanced projects. More Startup Projects: https://www.gate.io/startup  ### 2. Listed Some New Tokens on Gate.io From August 16 to August 31, Gate.io launched some new projects, including OX, BGT, CRVUSD, NADA, KAT, PYUSD, SAIL, TYPE, MELD, TSUGT, PYME, AITECH. Trade at: https://www.gate.io/trade/BTC_USDT More Details: https://www.gate.io/articlelist/ann  ### 3. Held Several Trading Competitions on Gate.io From August 16 to August 31, we held 6 trading competitions, including ZBC, HTM, KAT, TYPE, LM, OX. The total prize pool is $78,000. View More Activities: https://www.gate.io/competition/center/all/1  ### 4. Launched a Few Financial Products in “Hodl & Earn”on Gate.io From August 16 to August 31, Gate.io launched a few financial products in “Hodl & Earn”, including Lock & Earn: VTS, ZBC, KYVE, GXA, WBIRD, NADA, DMC, TYPE, MELD. Flexible Staking: TROSS, GXA. The APR is up to 200%. More Details: https://www.gate.io/hodl  ### 5. Launched Many Activities on Gate.io From August 16 to August 31, Gate.io held a total of 31 activities with a $433,000+ rewards pool. ·August 16 - August 25, [Trade SEI & CYBER & MC Perpetual Contract(USDT-Margined) to Win $50,000 Bonus](https://www.gate.io/article/31798 "Trade SEI & CYBER & MC Perpetual Contract(USDT-Margined) to Win $50,000 Bonus") ·August 17 - August 21, [Join Gate Web3 ALAYA Airdrop & Grab a Chance to Win 100 $GT Each](https://www.gate.io/article/31805 "Join Gate Web3 ALAYA Airdrop & Grab a Chance to Win 100 $GT Each")  ·August 17 - August 24, [Short vs Long? Gate.io Trading Bots Grid Prediction Competition! Share $20,000!](https://www.gate.io/article/31817 "Short vs Long? Gate.io Trading Bots Grid Prediction Competition! Share $20,000!")  ·August 17 - August 27, [Gate.io Bonus for New Users: Lend & Earn $10,000](https://www.gate.io/article/31814 "Gate.io Bonus for New Users: Lend & Earn $10,000")  ·August 18 - August 21, [Gate.io Crazy Friday#12: Earn 4% High APR on Top Cryptos with 3-Days Lockup Period](https://www.gate.io/article/31833 "Gate.io Crazy Friday#12: Earn 4% High APR on Top Cryptos with 3-Days Lockup Period")  ·August 18 - August 25, [Gate Learn Quiz Time: Daily Study with Friends & Win Mega Rewards!](https://www.gate.io/article/31839 "Gate Learn Quiz Time: Daily Study with Friends & Win Mega Rewards!")  ·August 18 - September 18, [VIP/Market Maker Referral Program Upgrade: Earn an Extra Bonus of Up to 3,300 USDT for Each Referral!](https://www.gate.io/article/31837 "VIP/Market Maker Referral Program Upgrade: Earn an Extra Bonus of Up to 3,300 USDT for Each Referral!")  ·August 21, [Gate Learn Creator's Arena: Unleash Your Creativity & Win Mega Bonuses!](https://www.gate.io/article/31841 "Gate Learn Creator's Arena: Unleash Your Creativity & Win Mega Bonuses!")  ·August 21, [Gate.io Double Earning Monday: 200% Stable APR & 250% APR for New Users](https://www.gate.io/article/31842 "Gate.io Double Earning Monday: 200% Stable APR & 250% APR for New Users")  ·August 21 - September 28, [Gate.io WCTC S5 Social Tasks: Win iPhone 14 Pro Max & Share $2,000](https://www.gate.io/article/31847 "Gate.io WCTC S5 Social Tasks: Win iPhone 14 Pro Max & Share $2,000")  ·August 22 - August 27, [Gate.io Lock USDT & Earn: 150% APR Exclusively for New Users](https://www.gate.io/article/31861 "Gate.io Lock USDT & Earn: 150% APR Exclusively for New Users")  ·August 22 - September 21, [Participate in Wealth Enhancement Program and Win Up to $500 Worth of Token Airdrops!](https://www.gate.io/article/31856 "Participate in Wealth Enhancement Program and Win Up to $500 Worth of Token Airdrops!")  ·August 22 - September30, [Gate OTC On-ramp Unveils New Promotion: Starting at $5,000 with A Seamless 1:1 exchange!](https://www.gate.io/article/31820 "Gate OTC On-ramp Unveils New Promotion: Starting at $5,000 with A Seamless 1:1 exchange!")  ·August 23, [Announcement on Gate Web3 Startup Project Wanderer and Rules of Participation in Win and Share 100 Wanderer Whitelist for Free](https://www.gate.io/article/31870 "Announcement on Gate Web3 Startup Project Wanderer and Rules of Participation in Win and Share 100 Wanderer Whitelist for Free")  ·August 23 - August 31, [Exclusive Gifts for Newcomers！Register to Split $50,000!](https://www.gate.io/article/31876 "Exclusive Gifts for Newcomers！Register to Split $50,000!") ·August 24 - August 30, [Flexible Crypto Loan New User, Win Up to $15!](https://www.gate.io/article/31882 "Flexible Crypto Loan New User, Win Up to $15!")  ·August 24 - September 03, [Gate.io Mega Giveaway: Lend & Share $8,000](https://www.gate.io/article/31886 "Gate.io Mega Giveaway: Lend & Share $8,000")  ·August 24 - September 27, [Gate.io Limited-Time Offer #2: Use Auto-Investment & Enjoy Zero Handling Fees!](https://www.gate.io/article/31879 "Gate.io Limited-Time Offer #2: Use Auto-Investment & Enjoy Zero Handling Fees!")  ·August 25 - August 28, [Gate.io Crazy Friday#13: Earn 4% High APR on Top Cryptos with 3-Days Lockup Period](https://www.gate.io/article/31903 "Gate.io Crazy Friday#13: Earn 4% High APR on Top Cryptos with 3-Days Lockup Period")  ·August 25 - August 31, [Register for WCTC S5 to Split the $35,000 and Other Bonuses!](https://www.gate.io/article/31901 "Register for WCTC S5 to Split the $35,000 and Other Bonuses!")  ·August 25 - September 01, [Gate Learn Quiz Time: Daily Study with Friends & Win Mega Rewards!](https://www.gate.io/article/31910 "Gate Learn Quiz Time: Daily Study with Friends & Win Mega Rewards!")  ·August 25 - September 04, [Gate.io Newcomer Benefits: Win Startup Launchpad Whitelists & $50,000 Prizes](https://www.gate.io/article/31896 "Gate.io Newcomer Benefits: Win Startup Launchpad Whitelists & $50,000 Prizes")  ·August 29, [Gate.io Double Earning Monday: 200% Stable APR & 250% APR for New Users](https://www.gate.io/article/31929 "Gate.io Double Earning Monday: 200% Stable APR & 250% APR for New Users")  ·August 29, [Download Gate.io App: Win VIP Level & Enjoy Multiple Perks](https://www.gate.io/article/31930 "Download Gate.io App: Win VIP Level & Enjoy Multiple Perks")  ·August 29 - September 03, [Gate.io Lock USDT & Earn: 150% APR Exclusively for New Users](https://www.gate.io/article/31939 "Gate.io Lock USDT & Earn: 150% APR Exclusively for New Users")  ·August 29 - September 01, [Gate.io Startup Rule Updates, Take the Quiz to Draw $5,000 Prizes](https://www.gate.io/article/31937 "Gate.io Startup Rule Updates, Take the Quiz to Draw $5,000 Prizes")  ·August 30 - September 13, [Trading Bots Opportunity Week #3: The Market Is Picking up! Allow the $50,000 Big Bonus to Help You Make Big Profits!](https://www.gate.io/article/31949 "Trading Bots Opportunity Week #3: The Market Is Picking up! Allow the $50,000 Big Bonus to Help You Make Big Profits!")  ·August 30 - October 13, [Gate.io Copy Trading： WCTC S5 Booster Race! Copy to Win! Compete for $100,000!](https://www.gate.io/article/31950 "Gate.io Copy Trading： WCTC S5 Booster Race! Copy to Win! Compete for $100,000!")  ·August 31, [Announcement on Gate Web3 Startup Project BaseLend and Rules of Participation in Win and Share 100 BaseLend NFT for Free](https://www.gate.io/article/31961 "Announcement on Gate Web3 Startup Project BaseLend and Rules of Participation in Win and Share 100 BaseLend NFT for Free") ·August 31 - September 10, [Gate.io Trading Fair: Share $35,000 in TSUGT](https://www.gate.io/article/31960 "Gate.io Trading Fair: Share $35,000 in TSUGT")  ·August 31 - September 10, [Gate.io Bonus for New Users: Lend & Earn $10,000](https://www.gate.io/article/31962 "Gate.io Bonus for New Users: Lend & Earn $10,000") ### 6. Gate Learn: New Articles & Courses August 14: [Gate Learn Weekly Must-Read! Understand LTC、DeFi & DGB！](https://www.gate.io/article/31770 "Gate Learn Weekly Must-Read! Understand LTC、DeFi & DGB！") August 21: [Gate Learn New Course: Building a Decentralized Marketplace with Solidity](https://www.gate.io/article/31822 "Gate Learn New Course: Building a Decentralized Marketplace with Solidity") ### 7. Gate.io Blog From August 16 to August 31, we released a number of blog articles: [Daily News | 1inch Team Bought 6087.7 ETHs at An Average Price of $1,655; Ethereum Trading Fees Hit An 8-month Low, Fed Is Accused of Obstructing Payment of Stablecoin Legislation](https://www.gate.io/blog_detail/3131/daily-news-1inch-team-bought-6087.7-eths-at-an-average-price-of-1-655-ethereum-trading-fees-hit-an-8-month-low-fed-is-accused-of-obstructing-payment-of-stablecoin-legislation "Daily News | 1inch Team Bought 6087.7 ETHs at An Average Price of $1,655; Ethereum Trading Fees Hit An 8-month Low, Fed Is Accused of Obstructing Payment of Stablecoin Legislation") [Daily News | OnlyFans Holds ETHs worth $11.434 Million; Oman Invested $800 Million in Crypto Mining Business; 9 Project Tokens Will Be Unlocked This Week](https://www.gate.io/blog_detail/3126/daily-news-onlyfans-holds-eths-worth-11.434-million-oman-invested-800-million-in-crypto-mining-business-9-project-tokens-will-be-unlocked-this-week "Daily News | OnlyFans Holds ETHs worth $11.434 Million; Oman Invested $800 Million in Crypto Mining Business; 9 Project Tokens Will Be Unlocked This Week") [Daily News | Over 90% of Altcoin Holders Suffered Losses, HKMA Released A Report on ](https://www.gate.io/blog_detail/3121/daily-news-over-90-of-altcoin-holders-suffered-losses-hkma-released-a-report-on-tokenization-of-hong-kong-bonds-nvidia-s-revenue-exceeded-expectations-driving-ai-tokens-up "Daily News | Over 90% of Altcoin Holders Suffered Losses, HKMA Released A Report on ") [Zimbabwe Readies for Launch of Gold Backed Digital Currency](https://www.gate.io/blog_detail/3134/zimbabwe-gold-backed-digital-currency "Zimbabwe Readies for Launch of Gold Backed Digital Currency") [Earn up to $220 in Rewards and an iPhone with Gate.io's Sign-Up Promotions](https://www.gate.io/blog_detail/3128/earn-up-to-dollar220-in-rewards-and-an-iphone-with-gateios-sign-up-promotions "Earn up to $220 in Rewards and an iPhone with Gate.io's Sign-Up Promotions") View More: https://www.gate.io/blog  ### 8. Gate.io Upgrade & Support [Gate.io Supports Travala.com (AVA) Contract Migration](https://www.gate.io/article/31927 "Gate.io Supports Travala.com (AVA) Contract Migration") [Gate.io Supports Dora Factory (DORA) Token Split](https://www.gate.io/article/31919 "Gate.io Supports Dora Factory (DORA) Token Split") [Gate.io Supports Hibiki.finance (HIBIKI) to Prodigy Bot (PRO) Token Migration](https://www.gate.io/article/31902 "Gate.io Supports Hibiki.finance (HIBIKI) to Prodigy Bot (PRO) Token Migration") [Startup Rule Updates: Easier to Claim Airdrop](https://www.gate.io/article/31899 "Startup Rule Updates: Easier to Claim Airdrop") [Gate.io Supports Upcoming Akash Network （AKT) Upgrade](https://www.gate.io/article/31887 "Gate.io Supports Upcoming Akash Network （AKT) Upgrade") [Gate.io Scheduled Spot Trading Engine Upgrade (Starts 24 August 16: 00 UTC)](https://www.gate.io/article/31875 "Gate.io Scheduled Spot Trading Engine Upgrade (Starts 24 August 16: 00 UTC)") [Gate.io Supports Upcoming Oasys (OAS) Hardfork Upgrade](https://www.gate.io/article/31859 "Gate.io Supports Upcoming Oasys (OAS) Hardfork Upgrade") [Gate.io Supports Nest Protocol (NEST) Contract Migration](https://www.gate.io/article/31835 "Gate.io Supports Nest Protocol (NEST) Contract Migration") [Gate.io Scheduled Perpetual Contracts (USDT Margin) Upgrade ( 18 August, 16: 00-16: 10 UTC)](https://www.gate.io/article/31823 "Gate.io Scheduled Perpetual Contracts (USDT Margin) Upgrade ( 18 August, 16: 00-16: 10 UTC)") [GMMC Market Maker Program Upgrade - 0% Interest Line of Credit for Spot Maker](https://www.gate.io/article/31838 "GMMC Market Maker Program Upgrade - 0% Interest Line of Credit for Spot Maker") View More: https://www.gate.io/articlelist/ann Gateway to Crypto Trade over 1,400 cryptocurrencies safely, quickly and easily on Gate.io [Sign up](https://www.gate.io/signup "Sign up") to enter the crypto gateway and get 40% commission from [referrals](https://www.gate.io/referral "referrals") [Download iOS/Android App](https://www.gate.io/mobileapp?ch=ann27560 "Download iOS/Android App") right now. 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