WLFI & Gate.io Launch USD1 Points Program and Lockbox
World Liberty Financial has partnered with Gate.io to launch the USD1 Points Program, a daily reward scheme for holders and traders of the USD1 stablecoin. The USD1 Points Program enables users to earn points based on their USD1 balance and trading volume, updated at 08:00 UTC and distributed at 12:00 UTC. The initiative aims to boost stablecoin adoption by encouraging engagement with trading, yield products, and launchpad activities. Concurrently, WLFI activated its Lockbox mechanism, requiring presale token holders to deposit WLFI ahead of the token unlock scheduled for September 1. The unlock will release 20% of presale tokens—equivalent to $1.5 billion in value—following a community vote. To date, WLFI has raised $2.26 billion and listed on major exchanges in July, despite scrutiny over large transfers and political ties. By combining reward incentives with a lock-up system, World Liberty Financial seeks to support USD1’s market position and manage WLFI token supply ahead of the unlock.
Bullish
The USD1 Points Program is likely to drive increased demand and trading activity for the USD1 stablecoin on Gate.io by rewarding holders and traders, mirroring successful reward schemes in other ecosystems. The Lockbox mechanism ahead of the WLFI token unlock helps mitigate immediate sell pressure by locking up presale tokens and ensuring a controlled release of just 20%, which can support price stability. In the short term, incentives should boost liquidity and trading volumes, while in the long term the combined approach of rewards and lock-up can strengthen market confidence and sustainable adoption of both USD1 and WLFI. Historic parallels include Binance’s BNB Vault and VeChain’s VET 2.0 staking programs, which enhanced token utility and demand following structured reward distributions and lock-ups.