Announcements New USDT & USDC Staking Protocols: Earn Up to 3.23% APR

New USDT & USDC Staking Protocols: Earn Up to 3.23% APR

2026-03-23 09:33:11 UTC 7482 Read

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Gate now supports USDT staking via the AAVE-Plasma protocol and USDC staking via the AAVE V3 (ARB) protocol. Start with as little as 1 USDT/USDC, earn on-chain yields instantly. Current APRs reach up to 3.23%.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-type="gate-activity" rel=""  href="https://www.gate.com/staking/USDT?pid=49" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none !important;display: inline-block;"><div class="gateactivity-btn-style" style="width: 240px;height: 40px;box-sizing: border-box;padding: unset;border-radius: 99px;display: inline-flex;align-items: center;justify-content: center;background: #3377FF;cursor: pointer;"><strong><span style="color:#fff; text-decoration: none;">Stake USDT</span></strong></div></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-type="gate-activity" rel=""  href="https://www.gate.com/staking/USDC?pid=37" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none !important;display: inline-block;"><div class="gateactivity-btn-style" style="width: 240px;height: 40px;box-sizing: border-box;padding: unset;border-radius: 99px;display: inline-flex;align-items: center;justify-content: center;background: #3377FF;cursor: pointer;"><strong><span style="color:#fff; text-decoration: none;">Stake USDC</span></strong></div></a></div>

### USDT Staking Introduction:
USDT Staking is an on-chain staking product of Gate, which allows users to stake USDT and delegate it to validators on the AAVE-Plasma network through Gate. Users can also easily earn on-chain rewards.

#### Sources of Return：
Aave is a decentralised liquidity protocol where users can lend or borrow crypto assets. Especially, AAVE V3 increases capital efficiency and security and enables bridging protocols as well.

#### Subscription Guidelines:
* **How to Stake:** Choose the product you wish to stake, with no limits on individual amounts.
* **Distribution Rules:** Staked on Day D, interest begins on Day D+1, with payouts on Day D+2. Earnings are automatically credited in USDT to your account daily.
* **Redemption:** You can redeem your USDT return at any time and the assets will be credited to your account on D+1. The unbonding period is subject to change. During this period, no staking rewards or bonus will be generated from the amount of assets being redeemed.
* **Est. APR:** APR will fluctuate daily based on user staking participation and staking rewards. Data updated as of March 23, 2026; actual rates are subject to what is displayed on the subscription page.

### USDC Staking Introduction:
USDC Staking is an on-chain staking product of Gate, which allows users to stake USDC and delegate it to validators on the AAVE V3(ARB) network through Gate. Users can also easily earn on-chain rewards.

#### Subscription Guidelines:
* **How to Stake:** Choose the product you wish to stake, with no limits on individual amounts.
* **Distribution Rules:** Staked on Day D, interest begins on Day D+1, with payouts on Day D+2. Earnings are automatically credited in USDC to your account daily.
* **Redemption:** You can redeem your USDC return at any time and the assets will be credited to your account on D+1. The unbonding period is subject to change. During this period, no staking rewards or bonus will be generated from the amount of assets being redeemed.
* **Est. APR:** APR will fluctuate daily based on user staking participation and staking rewards. Data updated as of March 23, 2026; actual rates are subject to what is displayed on the subscription page.

### About Staking:
Gate Staking brings together a variety of popular PoS cryptos, allowing users to earn high on-chain returns by staking a certain amount of crypto assets. Various high-quality Staking products have been selected through strict protocol review and professional risk assessment to provide you with steady growth of your digital assets in safe ways.

#### How to Participate in Staking?
* Web: Earn - Staking, search for the desired coin to start your subscription.
* App: Earn - Staking, search for the desired coin to start your subscription.

Users in the UK and other restricted regions cannot access this service (please refer to the <a href="https://www.gate.com/user-agreement" target="_blank">User Agreement</a> for detailed information regarding restricted areas).

**Risk Warning:** Users should be aware that cryptocurrency trading is influenced by various factors, including market and policy changes. The market is highly volatile, and price fluctuations are difficult to predict. Please be cautious of market risks and trade wisely.

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