DeGate

DeGate is a self-custody wallet and decentralized finance platform built on Ethereum, leveraging Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology. Initially known for its decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol, DeGate has evolved to offer a comprehensive suite of tools including the DeGate Wallet, Simple Earn, Turbo Range, and Stocks trading.

Its design emphasizes self-custody and ease of use, supporting trading, swapping, and earning across multiple blockchains without the need for gas tokens or manual bridging. ^{[1] [2]}​

Overview

DeGate began as a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol in March 2021, utilizing ZK Rollup technology on Ethereum to provide secure and cost-efficient trading. This was achieved through a DAO-centric approach with community-controlled treasury.

In recent years, DeGate has transitioned to focus on a self-custody wallet model that enables users to manage, trade, and earn on cryptocurrencies seamlessly across multiple blockchains. Notably, features like Turbo Range and Simple Earn enable users to earn returns on assets like Bitcoin and Tesla through liquidity provisioning and curated vaults. ^{[1] [2]}​

Features

DeGate Wallet

The DeGate Wallet is central to the platform's offerings, providing a unified interface for managing crypto assets across various blockchains.

It is a non-custodial wallet where users control their private keys, and it supports features such as trading tokenized stocks, cross-chain swaps, and earning yield. With support for over 17 blockchains, DeGate Wallet simplifies asset management by eliminating the need for gas tokens and manual bridging. ^{[3] [1]}​

Simple Earn

Simple Earn is a feature allowing users to earn yields on stablecoins like USDC through selected vaults. These vaults are curated to offer competitive yields, with potential returns up to 10% or more. The feature is designed for ease of use, allowing users to deposit once and earn without needing to manage complex DeFi interactions. ^[2]​

Turbo Range

​Turbo Range is designed to maximize returns by providing liquidity that benefits from price movements of major assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Tesla (TSLA) stock tokens. By offering concentrated liquidity, users can potentially earn up to 100%+ APY, taking advantage of market swings in a risk-managed way. ^[2]​

Stocks Trading

DeGate expands the traditional crypto trading landscape by introducing tokenized stocks and real-world assets, including indices and commodities like gold.

Users can trade these assets 24/7, with transactions settled in USDC, providing a seamless integration of stock market dynamics with crypto trading. ^[1]​

Batch Spot Trade and Grid Strategy

Batch Spot Trade enhances the efficiency of traditional order book exchanges on blockchains by bundling transactions. This approach reduces costs and optimizes transaction throughput.

Grid Strategy, meanwhile, automates buying and selling within a specified price range, allowing traders to capitalize on market fluctuations without constant monitoring. This feature is especially effective in sideways markets, facilitating profits from smaller price changes. ^[1]​

Liquidity Mining

DeGate’s liquidity mining rewards users for providing effective liquidity, particularly through grid strategy orders.

Liquidity mining programs are organized around specific trading pairs, incentivizing users to maintain their strategies within designated parameters to claim rewards. ^[1]​

Exodus Mode

The platform incorporates an Exodus Mode to ensure asset security in case the DeGate off-chain node becomes inactive.

This mode allows users to withdraw their assets safely, maintaining security and control over their funds. Exodus Mode permanently halts acceptance of new zkBlock data, freezing the protocol at the last valid state for secure asset retrieval. ^[1]​

DG Token

DG is the native token of DeGate, with a total supply of 1 billion, initially fully owned by the Home DAO.

The token distribution is allocated to incentives (44%), financing (20%), founder financing (19.8%), business development (9%), reserves (5.2%), and the liquidity pool (2%).

DG token holders actively participate in governance, influencing the use of the platform’s generated revenue and proposals. ^[4]​^[5]

DeGate DAO

DeGate operates under a DAO model, empowering DG token holders with governance capabilities over the protocol’s treasury.

While Home DAO oversees major decisions, including revenue use and protocol changes, foundational principles are preserved as a social contract to maintain trust and stability within the community.

The DAO aims to balance influence among token holders, fostering a participatory governance environment. ^[1]​

Product & Integrations

DeGate provides a mobile app for the DeGate Wallet, simplifying access to its decentralized finance features. Users can explore DeGate’s offerings, including Turbo Range and Simple Earn, through a user-friendly interface available for both Android and iOS platforms. ^{[3] [2]}​