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Coinbase vs Gate.io

Side-by-side comparison of Coinbase and Gate.io referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

Gate.io offers up to 80% revenue share (lifetime).

Coinbase
Gate.io
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
50% fee share, 3 months
Up to 80% (affiliate tier)
MODEL
revenue-share
tiered
MAX REV SHARE
50%
80%
PAYOUT
fiat/USDC
USDT
MIN PAYOUT
$10
No minimum
FREQUENCY
MONTHLY
DAILY
FIRST PAYOUT
~45d
~1d
COOKIE
30D
LIFETIME
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
NONE
US
RISK
LOW
MEDIUM
RATING
3.9/5 (220)
3.4/5 (92)
PROGRAM AGE
6y
10y

Coinbase

PROS
  • +US-compliant
  • +strongest US brand
  • +50% highest for US CEX
  • +USDC/fiat payout
CONS
  • 3-month cap limits LTV
  • Slow monthly via Impact

Gate.io

PROS
  • +1
  • +700+ tokens — widest selection
  • +Sub-affiliate tier
  • +Daily payouts
CONS
  • US blocked
  • Lower brand awareness
  • UI dated