KuCoin takes applications only through AssetsHub and asks for a due diligence form, legal entity documents, a legal opinion letter, the whitepaper, a signed confidentiality agreement, third-party audit reports, and KYC for at least three core team members; it says preliminary review typically takes one to two weeks. Gate takes applications at gate.com/listing, after which its BD team contacts the project, and it tells applicants to verify BD identities on its official verification page and be cautious about emails requesting payment.
Key takeaways
- KuCoin: AssetsHub only; legal opinion, audits, KYC for 3+ core members; 1–2 week preliminary review.
- Gate: short application; BD team follows up; verify BD staff officially.
- Both warn about impersonators asking for payment.
Side by side
| KuCoin | Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Application | AssetsHub (only official channel), with a KuCoin account | gate.com/listing |
| Documents | Due diligence form, entity documents, legal opinion, whitepaper, NDA, audits, KYC for ≥3 core members | Not listed up front; BD team follows up |
| Review time | Preliminary review typically 1–2 weeks, then an account manager | Not stated |
| Verification | Official Verification Center; anti-phishing code | Official verification page; official X account |
| Fees | Not stated in the guide reviewed | Not stated; beware payment requests |
Preparing for both
Prepare KuCoin’s document list first; it covers what Gate’s BD team is likely to ask. Then sort out liquidity, as tier-2 venues often see a token’s first CEX trading. See tier 1 vs tier 2 and size inventory with the liquidity calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Which needs a legal opinion?
KuCoin lists a legal opinion letter among the AssetsHub documents. Gate’s application page we reviewed doesn’t list documents up front. See KuCoin and Gate.
How do we know a Gate or KuCoin contact is real?
Gate points to its official verification page and official X account. KuCoin points to its Official Verification Center and anti-phishing code. Never pay based on a chat message. See listing scams.
Sources
Last reviewed 12 November 2026. Exchange and platform policies change; always confirm on the official page before acting.