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William Kempster committed Nov 4, 2025
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## Exchanges and Trading Platforms
## Mainnet Tokens
### 1. Exchanges and Trading Platforms

### Centralized Exchanges
ARIO tokens are available on centralized exchanges:
#### Centralized Exchanges
ARIO is available on select centralized exchanges that provide convenient trading and liquidity:

- **[Gate.io](https://gate.io)**: Trade ARIO with various cryptocurrency pairs
- Verify exchange security and reputation before trading
- Consider factors like trading fees, liquidity, and withdrawal limits
- **[Gate.io](https://gate.io)**
- **[Biconomy.com](https://www.biconomy.com/)** - Coming soon!
- **[See the full list](https://ar.io/token)**

### Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
Trade ARIO on decentralized platforms within the AO ecosystem:
Before trading, always review exchange fees, liquidity, and withdrawal policies.

- **[Dexi](https://dexi.ar.io)**: Native AO-based decentralized exchange
- **[Botega](https://botega.ar.io/#/swap?from=0syT13r0s0tgPmIed95bJnuSqaD29HQNN8D3ElLSrsc&to=qNvAoz0TgcH7DMg8BCVn8jF32QH5L6T29VjHxhHqqGE)**: AO ecosystem trading platform
- **[Vento](https://ventoswap.com/?tab=swap)**: Decentralized exchange for AO tokens
#### Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
You can also swap ARIO on decentralized exchanges within the **AO ecosystem**:

- **[Permaswap](https://www.permaswap.network/#/tokens)** – AO ecosystem trading platform.
- **[Botega](https://botega.ar.io/#/swap?from=0syT13r0s0tgPmIed95bJnuSqaD29HQNN8D3ElLSrsc&to=qNvAoz0TgcH7DMg8BCVn8jF32QH5L6T29VjHxhHqqGE)** – AO ecosystem trading platform.

### Wallet Integration
When trading on a DEX, always confirm that the token is verified and has the correct contract address [Permaswap][https://ar.io/tokens]

- **[Wander App](https://wander.app)**: Mobile wallet with built-in ARIO exchange and swap functionality
- **[Wander Extension](https://wander.app)**: Browser extension wallet for seamless ARIO transactions
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### 2. Wallet Integration

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.
**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

Earn ARIO by supporting the network through direct operation or delegated staking.

#### Gateway Operation
Operate an AR.IO gateway and earn protocol rewards:

1. **Deploy a Gateway:** Follow open-source setup instructions.
2. **Stake ARIO:** Meet the minimum stake requirement (10,000 ARIO).
3. **Serve the Network:** Provide reliable data retrieval, caching, and indexing services.
4. **Earn Rewards:** Receive ARIO for contributing to network performance and uptime.

#### Delegated Staking
Support a gateway operator without running infrastructure:

### Gateway Operation
Earn ARIO tokens by operating network infrastructure:
1. **Select a Gateway:** Use the Gateway Address Registry (GAR) to find a trusted operator.
2. **Delegate Tokens:** Stake your ARIO with them to increase their total stake.
3. **Earn Rewards:** Share in their rewards proportionally to your delegation.
4. **Unstake Anytime:** Withdraw after the standard protocol delay period.

1. **Set up a Gateway**: Deploy and maintain an AR.IO gateway
2. **Stake Initial Tokens**: Meet minimum staking requirements
3. **Provide Services**: Offer reliable data storage and retrieval
4. **Earn Rewards**: Receive ARIO tokens for network participation
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### Token Delegation
Earn rewards by supporting existing gateway operators:
### 4. Ecosystem and Community Programs

1. **Choose an Operator**: Research and select a trusted gateway
2. **Delegate Tokens**: Stake your ARIO with the chosen operator
3. **Earn Passively**: Receive a portion of the operator's rewards
4. **Maintain Flexibility**: Undelegate tokens when needed
Earn ARIO through ecosystem initiatives that reward contribution and participation.

## Community Programs
#### Grants and Bounties
The **AR.IO Foundation** funds and supports community builders through:

### Grants and Bounties
Participate in ecosystem development programs:
- **Developer Grants:** Build tools, integrations, and applications for the network.
- **Bug Bounties:** Help improve network security by identifying vulnerabilities.
- **Community Programs:** Contribute to education, content creation, and outreach.

- **Developer Grants**: Build applications and tools for the AR.IO ecosystem
- **Bug Bounties**: Help secure the network by finding and reporting vulnerabilities
- **Community Initiatives**: Contribute to documentation, education, and outreach
#### Ecosystem Growth
From app development to creative projects, contributors across the permaweb can earn ARIO for helping expand and improve the network ecosystem.

### Ecosystem Participation
Earn tokens through various community activities:
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- **Governance Participation**: Engage in network decision-making processes
- **Content Creation**: Produce educational content and tutorials
- **Community Building**: Help grow and support the AR.IO community
## Summary

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.
- **ARIO powers the AR.IO Network** — enabling staking, naming, and incentives.
- **Get ARIO** on CEXs, DEXs, or directly through participation.
- **Earn ARIO** by running gateways, delegating, or contributing to ecosystem growth.

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