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-**[Botega](https://botega.ar.io/#/swap?from=0syT13r0s0tgPmIed95bJnuSqaD29HQNN8D3ElLSrsc&to=qNvAoz0TgcH7DMg8BCVn8jF32QH5L6T29VjHxhHqqGE)**: AO ecosystem trading platform
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-**[Vento](https://ventoswap.com/?tab=swap)**: Decentralized exchange for AO tokens
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#### Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
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You can also swap ARIO on decentralized exchanges within the **AO ecosystem**:
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-**[Permaswap](https://www.permaswap.network/#/tokens)** – AO ecosystem trading platform.
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-**[Botega](https://botega.ar.io/#/swap?from=0syT13r0s0tgPmIed95bJnuSqaD29HQNN8D3ElLSrsc&to=qNvAoz0TgcH7DMg8BCVn8jF32QH5L6T29VjHxhHqqGE)** – AO ecosystem trading platform.
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### Wallet Integration
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When trading on a DEX, always confirm that the token is verified and has the correct contract address [Permaswap][https://ar.io/tokens]
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-**[Wander App](https://wander.app)**: Mobile wallet with built-in ARIO exchange and swap functionality
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-**[Wander Extension](https://wander.app)**: Browser extension wallet for seamless ARIO transactions
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### 2. Wallet Integration
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The **[Wander App and Browser Extension](https://wander.app)** provide native ARIO support, making it simple to acquire, store, and manage your tokens directly.
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**Recommended:**We recommend using Wander for the easiest ARIO acquisition experience. Wander provides the most user-friendly way to acquire, store, and manage your ARIO tokens with integrated exchange functionality.
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**Recommended:** Wander offers the easiest way to get started — buy, swap, stake, and manage ARIO all in one place with a seamless permaweb-native experience.
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## Network Participation
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### 3. Network Participation
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Earn ARIO by supporting the network through direct operation or delegated staking.
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#### Gateway Operation
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Operate an AR.IO gateway and earn protocol rewards:
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1.**Deploy a Gateway:** Follow open-source setup instructions.
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2.**Stake ARIO:** Meet the minimum stake requirement (10,000 ARIO).
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3.**Serve the Network:** Provide reliable data retrieval, caching, and indexing services.
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4.**Earn Rewards:** Receive ARIO for contributing to network performance and uptime.
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#### Delegated Staking
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Support a gateway operator without running infrastructure:
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### Gateway Operation
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Earn ARIO tokens by operating network infrastructure:
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1.**Select a Gateway:** Use the Gateway Address Registry (GAR) to find a trusted operator.
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2.**Delegate Tokens:** Stake your ARIO with them to increase their total stake.
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3.**Earn Rewards:** Share in their rewards proportionally to your delegation.
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4.**Unstake Anytime:** Withdraw after the standard protocol delay period.
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1.**Set up a Gateway**: Deploy and maintain an AR.IO gateway
3.**Provide Services**: Offer reliable data storage and retrieval
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4.**Earn Rewards**: Receive ARIO tokens for network participation
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### Token Delegation
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Earn rewards by supporting existing gateway operators:
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### 4. Ecosystem and Community Programs
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1.**Choose an Operator**: Research and select a trusted gateway
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2.**Delegate Tokens**: Stake your ARIO with the chosen operator
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3.**Earn Passively**: Receive a portion of the operator's rewards
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4.**Maintain Flexibility**: Undelegate tokens when needed
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Earn ARIO through ecosystem initiatives that reward contribution and participation.
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## Community Programs
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#### Grants and Bounties
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The **AR.IO Foundation** funds and supports community builders through:
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### Grants and Bounties
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Participate in ecosystem development programs:
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-**Developer Grants:** Build tools, integrations, and applications for the network.
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-**Bug Bounties:** Help improve network security by identifying vulnerabilities.
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-**Community Programs:** Contribute to education, content creation, and outreach.
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-**Developer Grants**: Build applications and tools for the AR.IO ecosystem
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-**Bug Bounties**: Help secure the network by finding and reporting vulnerabilities
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-**Community Initiatives**: Contribute to documentation, education, and outreach
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#### Ecosystem Growth
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From app development to creative projects, contributors across the permaweb can earn ARIO for helping expand and improve the network ecosystem.
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Earn tokens through various community activities:
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-**Governance Participation**: Engage in network decision-making processes
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-**Content Creation**: Produce educational content and tutorials
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-**Community Building**: Help grow and support the AR.IO community
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## Summary
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Remember that cryptocurrency investments carry risk, and you should only invest what you can afford to lose. Always do your own research and consider consulting with financial advisors when making investment decisions.
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-**ARIO powers the AR.IO Network** — enabling staking, naming, and incentives.
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-**Get ARIO** on CEXs, DEXs, or directly through participation.
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-**Earn ARIO** by running gateways, delegating, or contributing to ecosystem growth.
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