Gate Perp DEX User Guide

Gate Perp DEX is a high-performance decentralized perpetual contract trading platform built on Gate’s high-performance Layer 2 network, Gate Layer (Check detailed Gate Perp DEX launch introduction.)
With superior liquidity as its core advantage, the platform is designed to provide users with a fast, transparent, and secure trading experience. By leveraging innovative on-chain ledger technology and a multi-chain compatible architecture, Gate Perp DEX ensures that the entire trading process is publicly verifiable while supporting a wide range of trading features and flexible margin modes. Dedicated to becoming the most liquid decentralized derivatives marketplace, Gate Perp DEX aims to deliver a seamless trading experience and sustainable value growth for its users. Recently,Gate Perp DEX public beta
(Check detailed Gate Perp DEX Beta Trading Competition) is now officially live, by completing a series of tasks—including submitting product feedback, making your first trade, and competing on the trading leaderboard — you’ll have the chance to earn up to 500 GT in surprise airdrops.This announcement provides a step-by-step user guide to faciliate your trading journey with Gate Perp DEX.

How to start trading?

1. Connect Wallet

Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right corner of the page;
Select "Gate Wallet" or any other WEB3 wallet you prefer to use;

1.Web3 Wallet Login

• Select Gate Wallet to connect (example shown with Gate Wallet; other Web 3 wallets follow the same steps)
• Click "Sign" to complete the login
  

2.Email login
If you don't have a wallet, you can sign up and log in through email

• Click "Connect Wallet" and select "Email Login"
• Enter your email address
• A 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email
• Enter the verification code to complete the login

After logging in, the system will automatically generate a unique private key wallet for you. Please make sure to keep your private key safe and never disclose it to ensure the security of your assets.

2. Deposit

Once the wallet is connected, the deposit option appears at the top-right corner of the trading interface. Click the "Deposit" button.

1.Select network: Switch to the network you want to deposit on (Solana, BSC, ETH)

2.Copy the address and deposit

• Transfer USDT from your external wallet or exchange to this address
• Make sure to choose the correct network for the transfer

3. View Assets

To view your assets, click the top-right "Wallet" → "Token"

Deposit Notes

• Arrival time:

1. Normally, the deposit will be credited in about 1 minute
2. Large deposits may take longer due to fund rebalancing

• Fee: Only on-chain gas fees are charged; the platform does not charge extra.
• Deposit token：USDT. Please make sure you deposit USDT.

4. Assets Transfer

Before trading perpetual contracts, you need to transfer assets from your spot account to the corresponding contract account. Steps are as follows:

1.Enter the wallet and click "Wallet" in the top-right corner

2.Select a contract account
In the account list, select the contract account you want to use:

• SOL contract account
• EVM contract account

3.To initiate a transfer, click "Transfer" (or use the quick transfer at the top-right).

4.Fill in the Transfer Details

• Select the network of the asset.
• Enter an amount or click "Max" to quickly fill in the entire balance of your wallet.

5.Confirm Transfer Information:

• Please check carefully whether the transfer amount, network, and other information are correct.
• Ensure your wallet has enough balance in the selected network for gas fees. Insufficient gas will cause the transfer to fail.
• If you run out of gas, you can click the "Deposit" button to fill up.
  

6.After checking that all the information is correct, click "Confirm".

7.Complete the transfer: the system will prompt your wallet to sign. Click "Sign" to finish. After a successful transfer, your assets will enter the contract account, and you can start trading.

5. Withdrawal

The withdrawal entry is located at "Wallet" → "Withdraw" or via the quick withdraw button at the bottom-right corner.

1.Click "Withdraw" to open the withdrawal window.

2.Fill in the withdrawal information:

• Enter the withdrawal amount
• Select the withdrawal network
• Enter the receiving address
• The system will display the minimum amount and fees.

3.Please confirm the information and check the withdrawal amount, network, and receiving address carefully. If the information is incorrect, the withdrawal cannot be initiated.

• After submitting, the system will prompt the wallet.
• Confirm the withdrawal request with your signature. Once signed, the funds are expected to arrive within 5 minutes.

Gate Team
September 29, 2025

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