Gate Launches Ondo Spot Trading Zone, Enabling Tokenized Stocks and ETFs

Gate Ondo Zone Officially Launched

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On September 3, 2025, Gate announced the official launch of the Ondo Zone and opened spot trading. In collaboration with Ondo Global Markets, this new section brings traditional financial stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) onto the blockchain, enabling users to trade directly with USDT. The first batch includes 26 tokenized stocks and ETFs, such as Apple (AAPLON), Tesla (TSLAON), NVIDIA (NVDAON), QQQON, SPYON, and more.

This milestone marks a critical advance in Gate’s strategy for compliant asset tokenization, providing global investors with greater access, efficiency, and flexibility to participate in traditional financial markets.

Advantages of Tokenized Stocks and ETFs

Distinct from conventional broker models, the Ondo Zone utilizes real-world asset tokenization. Each token is fully backed by the underlying security and securely held by a regulated custody broker. Key advantages include:

• Total return exposure: Token prices reflect not only the underlying stock price, but also reinvested dividends (net of any applicable taxes and fees).
• Fractional ownership: Supports fractional trading, allowing users to invest in high-priced stocks with a low minimum outlay.
• Borderless trading: Anyone worldwide can participate in markets directly on blockchain, removing geographic barriers.

Core Features of the Ondo Zone

• 24/5 Minting and Redemption: Minting and redemption hours are aligned with traditional market hours.
• 24/7 On-chain Transfers: Users can move tokens at any time, enabling seamless asset liquidity.
• Cross-Chain Compatibility: Ondo currently supports Ethereum and plans to expand into Solana, BNB Chain, and other multi-chain ecosystems.

These features provide users with the same economic exposure as traditional securities, combined with the added efficiency and transparency of blockchain technology.

CandyDrop Event Details

To celebrate the Ondo Zone’s launch, Gate is hosting the Ondo CandyDrop event. The event begins at 12:00 (UTC+8) on September 4, 2025. All users trading within the Ondo Zone will have an opportunity to share in a pool of 384,615 ONDO tokens.

Trading Pairs and Timeline

Starting September 3, the Ondo Zone will gradually open for deposits and trading, covering some of the world’s most prominent stocks and ETFs:

• Tech Giants: AAPLON (Apple), MSFTON (Microsoft), NVDAON (NVIDIA), METAON (Meta)
• New Energy & Innovation: TSLAON (Tesla), PLTRON (Palantir)
• Leading Financials & Consumer Brands: MAON (Mastercard), MCDON (McDonald’s), PEPON (PepsiCo)
• Benchmark ETFs: QQQON, SPYON

The full suite of trading pairs covers core U.S. equity assets. Users can deposit and start spot trading directly via the Gate App.

Ondo Project Overview and Vision

Ondo Global Markets is a blockchain company focused on advancing asset tokenization by issuing tokens linked to publicly traded assets and bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance. Its vision is to deliver a truly open economy, empowering users worldwide to participate in global capital markets directly on-chain.

Ondo tokens are fully asset-backed and support cross-chain ecosystem expansion, unlocking a broader range of use cases for tokenized stocks and ETFs.