#PostToWinLaunchpadKDK Dear Gate users and the wider crypto community,

An exciting new chapter has begun with Kodiak (KDK), the latest project to successfully debut on Gate.io Launchpad. As the native liquidity hub of the rapidly growing Berachain ecosystem, Kodiak is positioning itself as a core piece of next-generation DeFi infrastructure. Its Launchpad Phase 5 subscription concluded successfully between December 19 and 21, 2025, with a full 100% token unlock, offering immediate accessibility and transparency for participants. KDK officially opened for spot and swap trading on December 23, 2025, marking an important milestone for both the project and the Berachain ecosystem.
Kodiak is not simply another decentralized exchange. It is a fully integrated DeFi liquidity platform designed to support the entire lifecycle of on-chain trading and capital deployment. The protocol offers spot and perpetual trading, liquidity aggregation, automated liquidity management through its Islands vaults, incentive tier systems, automated compounding, validator services, and no-code token distribution via Panda Factory. This breadth of functionality allows Kodiak to serve traders, liquidity providers, builders, and validators within a single unified ecosystem.
Since launch, Kodiak has quickly established itself as the dominant liquidity venue on Berachain, reportedly capturing over 90% of the network’s spot and perpetual DEX market share. This level of adoption reflects not only strong product-market fit, but also the importance of liquidity concentration in emerging ecosystems. By becoming the primary venue for trading and liquidity, Kodiak plays a foundational role in shaping capital efficiency and user experience across Berachain.
The project is backed by strong institutional confidence, having raised more than $5.3 million in funding from leading investors including Hack VC, Amber Group, dao5, and CitizenX. This backing underscores belief in Kodiak’s long-term vision and its ability to scale as decentralized finance continues to mature. Kodiak has already been recognized as one of the highest-yielding protocols on the network, reinforcing its appeal to liquidity providers seeking sustainable returns rather than short-lived incentives.
The Gate.io Launchpad listing provided broad exposure and fair access, with immediate trading availability helping establish organic price discovery. Since going live, KDK has benefited from growing community engagement, trading activity, and ecosystem participation. Additional Gate-supported initiatives, including trading events, community reward programs, and AMAs, have further strengthened awareness and participation around the project.
Looking ahead, Kodiak aims to deepen its role as a core liquidity and infrastructure layer for Berachain. Continued expansion of its perpetual trading stack, enhanced liquidity incentive mechanisms, and improved tooling for builders and token issuers are expected to drive further adoption. Rather than focusing on short-term hype, Kodiak’s roadmap emphasizes composability, capital efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
In a DeFi landscape that increasingly rewards real usage and infrastructure value, Kodiak stands out as a protocol built for durability. Its successful Launchpad debut, dominant ecosystem position, and comprehensive product suite place KDK among the most promising DeFi projects entering 2026.
Stay tuned for further updates as Kodiak continues to build, expand, and shape the future of decentralized liquidity on Berachain and beyond.