Gate, a global leader in digital asset trading, recently partnered with Ethereum Layer 2 network Abstract and its native DeFi protocol, Aborean Finance, to launch the Gate Abstract Incentive Carnival. This is more than a standalone marketing campaign—it’s a strategic move by Gate to dive deeper into Layer 2 infrastructure and drive multi-chain liquidity efficiency. By integrating ZK Rollup technology, the ve(3,3) governance model, and native wallet systems, the three parties are building a more sustainable on-chain liquidity incentive model.
From Single Incentives to Multi-Dimensional Ecosystem Collaboration
Traditional liquidity incentives often rely on distributing a single token, which leads to high user migration costs and weak ecosystem stickiness. This collaboration breaks that mold: the incentive pool now includes trading fees, $ABX governance tokens, and Abstract ecosystem XP points. This multi-dimensional rewards structure closely ties user actions to protocol governance and ecosystem growth.
When users provide liquidity to the GTBTC or GUSD pools through Gate, they receive a corresponding liquidity certificate. This certificate is issued as an NFT, serving as both proof of earnings and a pass for participating in Aborean governance votes. While holding this certificate, users can claim their accumulated share of trading fees at any time on the LP details page, enabling instant reward realization.
For those seeking greater governance rights, liquidity certificates can be staked in the official Aborean DApp. The process is simple: access the LP list, select the certificate, and click "Stake" to initiate. Once staked, $ABX governance tokens start accumulating automatically. The longer the stake, the more $ABX is earned, and users can claim their rewards at any time from the details page. This mechanism draws from the core principles of the ve(3,3) model, granting long-term participants greater influence and steering liquidity toward the protocol’s highest priorities.
Account Abstraction in Action: Lowering Barriers to Entry
Abstract’s core advantage lies in native account abstraction. Every account operates as a smart contract, supporting batch transactions, gas sponsorship, and passkey authentication. These features are put into real-world use in this collaboration.
Users can complete all liquidity incentive actions directly through Gate Wallet. The wallet’s built-in account abstraction streamlines cross-chain interactions—no need to manually switch networks or hold native gas tokens. Adding liquidity and staking becomes as seamless as one-click login and operation in a Web2 app, significantly lowering the entry barrier for new DeFi users.
Additionally, the wallet binding mechanism ensures users’ on-chain actions map precisely to Abstract ecosystem rewards. Anyone providing liquidity to the GTBTC or GUSD pools on Aborean receives double XP points and exclusive event badges from the Abstract ecosystem. However, the wallet address used for providing liquidity must be bound to the Abstract Global Wallet; otherwise, users won’t receive ecosystem rewards. This design ensures rewards are distributed accurately to eligible users while maintaining asset self-custody.
Industry Impact for the Layer 2 Ecosystem
This collaboration sets a new benchmark for Layer 2 ecosystem development.
First, it demonstrates the capability of ZK Rollup networks to support complex DeFi interactions. Built on ZK Rollup technology, Abstract inherits Ethereum’s security and delivers higher throughput. During the incentive event, the large volume of liquidity operations will directly test the network’s stability and cost efficiency, generating valuable data for future large-scale applications.
Second, it showcases how exchanges can evolve from simple liquidity gateways to ecosystem collaborators. Gate not only provides trading depth and a robust user base but also connects users seamlessly to on-chain applications via its wallet system. This deep integration model offers a blueprint for other Layer 2 projects seeking partnerships with centralized exchanges—moving beyond mere cross-chain asset transfers to deeper integration at the account and application layers.
Moreover, Aborean’s Gauge incentive mechanism offers a practical example of community-driven liquidity incentives. $ABX holders vote to direct incentives, aligning capital allocation with protocol needs and reducing resource misallocation.
User Benefits: Multiple Rewards and Enhanced Capital Efficiency
This partnership delivers tangible value to users.
- Diversified Rewards: A single liquidity provision captures trading fees, governance token rewards, and ecosystem points. Fees are claimable at any time, $ABX accumulates linearly with staking duration, and XP points can be redeemed in the future for exclusive rights or airdrop opportunities within the Abstract ecosystem, creating a continuous incentive loop.
- Simplified Operations: Gate Wallet’s account abstraction eliminates the need for complex gas management and network switching, enabling users to participate in on-chain incentives effortlessly. Staking is completed with one click in the Aborean DApp, and all rewards are clearly displayed on the details page for instant claiming.
- Optimized Asset Efficiency: Liquidity certificates exist as NFTs, enhancing position independence and composability. In the future, users can deploy certificates in other DeFi protocols or use them as governance collateral, further boosting capital efficiency.
- Governance Participation: By staking to earn $ABX, users gain the right to participate in Aborean governance votes, influencing incentive distribution and protocol parameters. This shifts users from passive liquidity providers to active ecosystem governors.
Gate’s Ongoing Multi-Chain Collaboration Strategy
Since 2025, Gate has continuously expanded its on-chain service portfolio. From the Gate DEX aggregator covering nearly 100 blockchains, to Gate Wallet’s integrated multi-chain gas management, and now this partnership with Abstract, the platform is steadily building a comprehensive loop encompassing trading, liquidity, and ecosystem incentives.
This collaboration not only enriches Gate’s on-chain product suite but also strengthens its role as a bridge between centralized exchanges and the decentralized ecosystem. Leveraging its established user base and liquidity strengths, Gate is well-positioned to provide the initial liquidity and user access channels that high-quality Layer 2 projects need, while offering users a secure and convenient path to on-chain participation.
As ZK Rollup technology and account abstraction continue to mature, on-chain finance is shifting from functional implementation to user experience optimization. Gate has stated it will continue exploring deep collaborations with leading blockchains and protocols, driving cross-ecosystem liquidity efficiency and supporting the long-term, healthy growth of the digital asset market.
Conclusion
From a single trading gateway to a multi-chain ecosystem partner, the collaboration between Gate, Abstract, and Aborean offers a snapshot of industry evolution. As ZK Rollup technology reduces infrastructure costs, account abstraction simplifies the user experience, and the ve(3,3) model optimizes incentives, the barriers to participating in on-chain finance are systematically falling. Users no longer need to master complex cross-chain processes or gas management—they can simply operate through familiar platforms and capture multi-layered on-chain value. This trend of packaging infrastructure capabilities into simple products is shifting the digital asset market from technology-driven to experience-driven. With more collaborations like this emerging, on-chain liquidity is poised to reach new levels of efficiency and participation.
