Flow

What is Flow?

Flow is a decentralized and developer-friendly blockchain that was designed to serve as the foundation for Non-fungible (NFT) games, decentralized applications (DApps), and digital assets that power these.

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Key Features and Takeaways of Flow

Flow was launched by Dapper Labs in 2025 (the same company that created CryptoKitties) and it was led by Roham Gharegozlou, Dieter Shirley, and Mikhael Naayem. Key features of the project include the following:

• Flow is unique as a blockchain based on its multi-role architecture, resource-oriented programming, developer ergonomics, and consumer onboarding.
• The multi-role architecture that Flow employs makes its design unique and it allows for the highest level of scalability where the network can support billions of users without sharding or compromising decentralization.
• In terms of programming, the smart contracts on Flow can be written in Cadence, which is an easy and safe programming language, specifically used for cryptocurrency assets as well as DApps.
• The developer ergonomics relate to a range of upgradeable smart contract capabilities as well as comprehensive logging support to the Flow Emulator.
• The consumer onboarding involves the fact that Flow was designed for use by mainstream consumers. The network has payment onramps that ensure that there is a safe and frictionless transfer of value from fiat to cryptocurrencies, and back.

Flow Mining

FLOW is not a mining-based token because of the unique consensus mechanism that the blockchain uses. The Flow blockchain is secured by Consensus and Verification nodes, with the consensus nodes running a variant of HotStuff, which is a proven and highly secure Proof-of-Stake algorithm.

Staking is a crucial part of the Flow ecosystem that ensures that the blockchain can remain secure. Node operators on the platform can stake their tokens and participate in securing the network, allowing them to be rewarded for their work proportional to their stake.

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Should you buy Flow?

Collectible NFTs have exploded in popularity in late 2025 and throughout 2025, with Flow becoming one of the largest beneficiaries of this surge. Flow has a bright future ahead of it with the widespread adoption of blockchain technologies and the increased popularity of NFTs, making Flow a viable investment option for beginner and professional investors alike.

How to buy Flow (FLOW)

Step 1 – Register an account with Gate.io

Navigate to the official Gate.io website and select the option to “Sign Up” from the homepage.

Complete the online registration form by providing country/region, a selected username, email address, and user-selected password. Read and accept the User Agreement and Privacy and select “Next.”

Create a fund password and select “Create Account.” Complete the “I am not a robot” reCAPTCHA. Check your email inbox for the activation email and click on the link in the email. If the link does not work, you can copy and paste the URL into your browser.

Log into your account using your credentials and complete the reCAPTCHA.

Check your email again for the verification email that contains the 6-digit code and click on “Confirm”. Enter the code that you received into the blocks provided and select “Log In” to proceed.

Before you can use the platform to purchase Flow/FLOW and other cryptocurrencies on Gate.io, you must complete the “Know Your Client” or KYC procedure to verify your identity and your proof of residence.

Click on “KYC Now” at the bottom of the webpage to start the process.

Select whether you are an individual or an organization by selecting “Verify Now” under the relevant option.

Select your country from the dropdown list, and enter your full name followed by confirmation thereof. Select your ID document type and provide your ID Number as shown on your official ID Document.

Click on the first image to upload a clear photo of the front of your ID document followed by a clear photo of the back of the document.

Next, write your Gate.io unique ID on a piece of paper and take a photo of yourself holding up your identity document (front) and the paper containing your unique ID.

Once you have done this, click on “Confirm and Submit.”

Next, you must enable the Timed One-Time Password (TOTP) to be able to log into your account. This can be done by clicking on “Set Now” at the bottom of the page.

On the new page that loads, select “Click here” to set up Two-factor Authentication.

Download Google Authenticator onto your mobile device by making use of any of the abovementioned methods.

Follow the steps indicated to add your Gate.io account by scanning the QR code or entering your unique key.

Enter the TOTP, your fund password, and the code sent to your email address, and select “Enable Two-factor Authentication.” With this setup, you must use the Google Authenticator app to sign in to your account every time.

Step 2 – Deposit funds

You must note that Gate.io is only a crypto-to-crypto exchange which means there is no fiat gateway. The only way through which funds can be added is to transfer existing crypto into your Gate.io wallet.

FLOW can only be bought through Tether/USDT or Bitcoin/BTC while it can be traded with USD as a futures contract.

Navigate to the deposit/withdrawal section by hovering over your account and selecting the relevant option. Choose from the list of coins in which you can make a deposit and select “deposit” next to the appropriate coin.

You will be redirected to a page that generates a deposit address for the coin that you wish to deposit.

Copy this address, or scan the QR code, into the wallet where you are making a withdrawal and depositing to Gate.io and wait for the relevant blockchain to confirm your transaction. Once the transaction has been completed and verified by the nodes on the chain, the coins will be sent to the Gate.io wallet and you can start trading FLOW.

Step 3 – Explore your trading options

Gate.io offers a variety of ways through which cryptocurrencies can be obtained. Each of these can be explored individually depending on your trading needs and objectives.

To start trading FLOW, select the option from the “Trade” Menu. Enter “FLOW” into the search bar to see which trading options are available.

For spot trading, instance, and as example, select FLOW_USDT. Once you have selected it, you will be directed to the exchange page which corresponds to the cryptocurrency pair FLOW/USDT.

Here, you will see that you have the option to buy or sell FLOW either as a limit order, grid trading, or as a time condition. The most common trading method is that of limit trading and thus it will be used for this guide.

Step 4 – Buy FLOW via Limit Order

To buy FLOW and create a limit order for it, you can enter the amount of FLOW you want to purchase, and the price you want to buy it at in USDT. This tool will tell you what the overall cost is in USDT, or any other chosen counter-currency, which will be deducted from your wallet once the order has been executed.

Step 5 – Sell FLOW via Limit Order

To sell FLOW, find the panel under the chart and create a limit order for USDT according to your preferences. Note that with a peg to USD, FLOW that you exchange for USDT will hold the flat value that it has despite market conditions in the cryptocurrency market.

Step 6 – Withdraw funds

To withdraw funds, you will use the same page in Gate.io which was used to make a deposit.

Click on the deposit/withdrawal option on your Account dropdown and find the wallet of the currency that you wish to withdraw. You can do this easily by using the search bar provided.

Instead of a deposit address being generated, you will do this on the exchange, or the wallet being used as the destination for withdrawal of funds from Gate.io. Paste the address of the receiving wallet in the field provided and provide your Gate.io fund password, email code, and TOTP before selecting “Submit Request.”

FAQ

When was Flow first launched?

Flow was unveiled in 2019 and launched in 2025.

Who founded Flow?

The flow was created by Dapper Labs, led by Roham Gharegozlou, Dieter Shirley, and Mikhael Naayem.

What is an “ICO”?

It is an Initial Coin Offering that, unlike an IPO, does not mean that those who invest in the cryptocurrency will have an ownership stake in the company that they provide funds to.

When was Flow’s ICO and how much did it raise?

Flow held funding round in 2019 which raised $11 million (179 million ZAR), led by the investor A16z.

Is Flow legit?

Yes, Flow and FLOW are both legit.

What is Flow’s total supply?

There is no maximum supply of FLOW.

What is the purpose of Flow?

Flow serves as a decentralized and developer-friendly blockchain where games, DApps, NFTs, and other tokens can be created and launched. Flow is a layer-one blockchain that was created by the team that developed CryptoKitties, Dapper Wallet, and other popular consumer blockchain experiences.

On which blockchain is Flow based?

Flow has a proprietary blockchain.

Does Flow work with smart contracts?

Yes, Flow uses smart contracts which are assembled in the same way as Lego blocks would be built, powering applications that serve billions of users around the world.

Does Flow have the potential to become more valuable?

Yes, Flow has the potential to become more valuable because of its unique technology.