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Gate.io vs Kraken

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

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

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

Gate.io
Kraken
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
Up to 80% (affiliate tier)
20% of trading fees, 180 days
MODEL
tiered
revenue-share
MAX REV SHARE
80%
20%
PAYOUT
USDT
USDT/BTC/fiat
MIN PAYOUT
No minimum
$50
FREQUENCY
DAILY
MONTHLY
FIRST PAYOUT
~1d
~30d
COOKIE
LIFETIME
180D
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
US
NONE
RISK
MEDIUM
LOW
RATING
3.4/5 (92)
4.1/5 (155)
PROGRAM AGE
10y
7y

Gate.io

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

Kraken

PROS
  • +US-compliant
  • +Strong brand trust
  • +Fiat payout
CONS
  • 20% is low
  • 180-day cap
  • $50 min + monthly = slow