Gate and Ondo: Bringing Apple, Tesla, and ETFs On-Chain

Bridging Traditional Finance and Blockchain

The financial sector is rapidly evolving toward digitization and on-chain operations. While blockchain was once viewed primarily as the backbone for cryptocurrencies, its influence now extends well beyond virtual assets and into the heart of traditional financial markets. Gate’s recent collaboration with Ondo Global Markets to launch the Ondo Zone exemplifies this shift in the industry. In this dedicated zone, users can trade leading technology stocks—Apple (AAPLON), Tesla (TSLAON), NVIDIA (NVDAON)—as well as major ETFs like QQQON and SPYON, all on-chain with USDT as the paired asset, enabling a seamless blockchain-based investment experience.

A Robust, Secure, and Transparent Investment Environment

The Ondo Zone is much more than asset tokenization—it places security and regulatory compliance at its core:

• 100% Physical Asset Backing: Every token is fully collateralized by corresponding real stocks or ETFs.
• Licensed Professional Custody: Regulated, compliant brokers safeguard the underlying assets.
• The system automatically reinvests net dividends, compounding asset growth over time.

This design empowers investors to benefit from the flexibility and transparency of on-chain operations. They also receive genuine returns offered by traditional financial markets.

Five Distinct Advantages of the Ondo Zone

Gate’s partnership with Ondo introduces five standout features:

1. Tokenization of Top Assets: Access leading U.S. stocks and ETFs on-chain for a comprehensive investment portfolio.
2. Dividend Reinvestment: Enjoy automatic dividend compounding for sustained long-term value.
3. Market-Aligned Trading Hours: Mint and redeem tokens 24/5, mirroring traditional market schedules.
4. 24/7 On-Chain Transfers: Freely move assets across borders and time zones without restriction.
5. You can purchase fractional shares, which makes investing more accessible to everyone.

CandyDrop Event

To celebrate the Ondo Zone launch, Gate is hosting a CandyDrop rewards event. Starting September 4, 2025, 04:00 UTC, users trading in the Ondo Zone have a chance to share 384,615 ONDO tokens, enhancing the investment experience.

How to Participate?

• Deposit: Go to Assets > Spot > Deposit, then search for the token name.
• Trade: Go to Trade > Spot, and select your preferred trading market from the upper left corner.

To learn more about Web3, register at: https://www.gate.com/

Ondo’s Mission and Long-Term Vision

Ondo Global Markets is dedicated to fully bringing traditional assets—such as stocks and ETFs—on-chain, ensuring operations remain transparent, compliant, and secure. A licensed custodian fully backs every tokenized asset, establishing a true bridge between traditional finance and DeFi. As this model matures, the global financial industry is accelerating its move toward greater decentralization, digitization, and openness.