[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE Dear Gate.io Users, Gate.io Lend & Earn Bonus rules are updated, after which the bonus, instead of being distributed every hour on the hour, will be added up and distributed altogether at 00:00 (UTC+0) every day. Now, you can lend your USDT to earn limited GT bonuses, that's, you can earn an extra 8.87% APR distributed in GT based on the original 8.87% APR distributed in GT, totaling 18.51% APR. You're welcome to experience it! [Join now](https://www.gate.io/lend-earn?coin=USDT "Join now")! **Duration**: From now till the end of the bonus activity Extra rewards will be calculated for each hour. First come, first served! Web Entry: https://www.gate.io/lend-earn?coin=USDT ### Example If you lent out your USDT assets during the activity, you would enjoy an original APR of 9.64% and an extra reward of 8.87% APR at the time you lent it out successfully. That means you can enjoy 9.64% APR for the hour and an extra 8.87% APR equivalent to the extra rewards, with a final APR of 18.51%. ## About Extra APR The extra bonus (APR) will be distributed in GateChain (GT) token. [Learn about GT token](https://www.gate.io/price/gate-gt "Learn about GT token") Distribution rules: To get extra APR, one needs to use Lend & Earn USDT during the event. The successfully lent assets every hour can enjoy extra APR distributed in GT tokens (only valid within the limit). For example: if you win an extra reward of 10 USDT in a certain hour, you will finally receive GT tokens worth 10 USDT. **Notes** 1.This activity is only open to users within the validity of the reward pool. The "Bonus" mark on the front end indicates that the activity is still in progress. 2.The rewards are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is no "Bonus" mark on the front end, it indicates that the event is over. 3.Please note that the number of token rewards distributed for each interest settlement may vary due to real-time fluctuations in currency prices and actual loan amounts, and the actual distribution shall prevail. 4.Only one entry per person will be permitted. The Sub-Accounts and Master Account will be treated as the same account in the competition. 5.Risk Warning: Please note that the virtual currency market is volatile and losses may occur in different situations, so you are strongly recommended to understand all the related information and be vigilant in your investment actions. 6.To preserve the interests of all participants and maintain fairness, we strictly prohibit cheating in the activity. Cheating will result in disqualification. Gate.io reserves all rights to the final interpretation of the activity. Gateway to Crypto Trade over 1,700 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. Reach out to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gate_io GateVIP Twitter: https://twitter.com/GateioVIP Telegram: https://t.me/gate_io API Telegram: https://t.me/gateioapi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateioglobal Medium: https://gateio.medium.com/ Podcast: https://gateio.buzzsprout.com/?ch=buzzs Gate.io Team January 9th, 2024