#PTB创作大赛# The PTB Launchpool on the Gate platform is in full swing, and user participation is very enthusiastic. So, what is the difference between Gate's Launch pool and regular staking?

1 Revenue Model
Launch Pool: Users stake mainstream assets (such as USDT, BTC, ETH, etc.), and the system distributes new project tokens as rewards every hour based on the staking ratio. If the new tokens have a premium after being listed, they can be sold for profit, with earnings coming from the appreciation of the new project tokens.
Ordinary stake: Usually, interest income is obtained through lending or platform subsidies, and the income is linked to the lending demand for the staked assets or platform subsidies, without involving new project tokens.

2 Risk Characteristics
Launch Pool: The price of new tokens is highly volatile. If it drops below the issue price or there is insufficient liquidity after listing, it may lead to a significant decline in returns or even losses. Attention must be paid to the quality of the project and market enthusiasm.
Ordinary staking: The main risks are the price fluctuations of the staked assets and platform credit risk. The returns are relatively stable, but the annualized yield is usually lower.

3 Participation Threshold and Flexibility
Launch Pool: Supports multi-token staking, with a low threshold, and funds can be redeemed at any time, making it suitable for small to medium investors.
Ordinary stake: Some platforms have restrictions on the types or amounts of staking assets, and redemption may have a lock-up period or fees.

Distribution frequency
1 Launch Pool: Earnings are distributed every hour, with high capital flexibility.
Regular staking: The income distribution period is relatively long, such as daily, weekly, or distributed uniformly after the event ends.

4 Project Participation
Launch Pool: Users can participate in the early development of new projects by staking, with the opportunity to receive airdrops of new tokens.
Ordinary stake: The main purpose is to obtain interest income, which is unrelated to the issuance of new projects.
Summary: Launch Pool is more suitable for users seeking high returns and willing to take on the risks of new projects; ordinary staking focuses more on stable returns and the security of funds. Before participating, one should choose based on their own risk tolerance and investment goals.
By comparison, the advantages and disadvantages are clear. Act quickly, I'm waiting for you at GateLaunchpool .