[First launch: Gate will launch Project Merlin (MRLN) spot trading and open HODLer Airdrop] Gate will launch Project Merlin (MRLN) spot trading and open the 294th issue of HODLer Airdrop. Users holding 1 GT can participate in free airdrops and share 200000 MRLN tokens. HODLer Airdrop only supports GT holding users to participate. After the airdrop of Project Merlin (MRLN), no user participation funds will be deducted. Join Now Airdrop Details HODLer Airdrop End Time: 20:00, September 16, 2025 (UTC+8) Total airdrop quantity: 200000 MRLNs Unlock method: 100% unlock Start trading: September 16, 2025 21:00 (UTC+8) Online trading pair: MRLN/USDT Participation requirements Complete identity authentication; GT position ≥ 1 GT, the total prize pool can be divided according to the proportion of GT position snapshot volume. The maximum participation limit for each user in this activity is 1000 GT. How to receive airdrops: Log in to your Gate account, complete identity authentication → enter Launchpool, select HODLer Airdrop → hold no less than 1 GT → click [Participate]. HODLer Airdrop Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Introduction to Project Merlin (MRLN) The Merlin project is an integrated Web3 ecosystem aimed at uniting blockchain entrepreneurs, investors, and communities to turn ideas into reality, achieve scalability, and ensure sustainable development. This ecosystem provides crowdfunding to fund innovative projects, Freelify connects with global expert talent, Taskium transforms community engagement into task-based engagement, and Funddex provides support for secure project launches. All platforms seamlessly collaborate through community driven decision-making mechanisms, providing one-stop solutions to meet founders' needs for funding, talent, and market access. The Merlin project has thus created a decentralized, transparent, and community centered environment that empowers innovation and drives long-term success in the blockchain field. Full name of the token in English: Merlin Token Chinese full name of token: N/A Token symbol: MRLN Total amount of tokens: 800000000 Token type: BEP-20 Contract address: https://(bscscan. com)/token/0x79be2b20389a869476d183b1f42b9950eaf457d8 Token allocation ratio and unlocking rules: Seed round 5%: TGE unlocks 10%, 3-month lock up, 9-month linear unlock 4% Public Offering Round: TGE Unlock 100% Equity pool 1%: TGE unlocking 0%, no lock up, linear unlocking for 8 months Operation 7%: TGE unlocking 0%, 1-month lock up, 40 month linear unlock Marketing 5%: TGE unlocking 0%, 1-month lock up, 25 month linear unlock Development team 8%: TGE unlock 0%, 5-month lock up, 50 month linear unlock Grant 15%: TGE unlocks 0%, 8-month lock up, 30 month linear unlock Treasury 30%: TGE unlock 0%, 8-month lock up, 40 month linear unlock Liquidity 18%: TGE unlocked 25%, locked for 1 month, linearly unlocked for 16 months DEX/CEX Community 5%: TGE unlocks 60%, locked for 5 months, linearly unlocked for 4 months Airdrop 2%: TGE unlock 0%, 3-month lock up, 8-month linear unlock Project official website: https://(projectmerlin. io) White Paper: https://(projectmerlin. io)/assets/pdf/Project% 20Merlin% 20Whitepaper.pdf Gate Labs Investment Announcement Gate Labs did not participate in the investment of Project Merlin (MRLN). Precautions 1. GT (GateToken) is the only platform currency on the Gate trading platform and also the native asset of the GateChain public chain mainnet. Position GT and receive free airdrops immediately: https://www. (gate.com)/zh/trade/GT_USDT 2. Participating users need to complete identity authentication first to ensure the security of their accounts and assets. 3. Please follow the relevant activity rules when participating, and any cheating behavior is prohibited. Any cheating behavior will result in disqualification from the award. If there are any differences between the translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail. Gate has the final interpretation right for this event. 6. Users in the UK and other restricted areas are unable to use all or part of the services (including participation in this activity, game, or competition). For detailed information on restricted areas, please refer to the User Agreement. Risk statement The HODLer Airdrop project is a blockchain startup project that is still in its early stages, and there may be significant risks in project operation, underlying technology, legal and regulatory environment, etc. 2. Understanding blockchain startups and assessing their inherent risks requires advanced technical and financial knowledge. 3. Due to the influence of technology, laws and regulations, market and other factors, the price of the project you participate in may fluctuate sharply, and the price may decrease or increase significantly. 4. Cryptocurrency projects have high risks. Cryptocurrency prices have high volatility. 5. The project party has not set up a security deposit and does not provide any price commitment or breach guarantee. Please be sure to participate with a complete understanding of the risks and the ability to bear them. The platform strongly reminds you of the risks, but cannot assume responsibility for investment behavior such as guarantee compensation. Gate team September 10th, 2025