On March 17, 2025, Gate.io made a significant advancement by unveiling the Social Master & Branch (SMB) spot trading feature. This innovative trading option became available at 9:50 AM (UTC+8), allowing users to engage in a more dynamic trading experience. Additionally, staking mining has commenced and will persist until March 23 at 10:00 AM (UTC+8). During this period, participants have the opportunity to stake USDT and SMB in the Launchpool, which facilitates the distribution of a total of 528,572 SMB tokens for free. Investors can expect impressive annual percentage yields (APY), with projections of 100.74% for the USDT staking pool and an extraordinary 228.13% for the SMB staking option. This initiative not only enhances liquidity but also encourages active participation within the crypto community.