Get the Token

Mainnet Tokens

1. Exchanges and Trading Platforms

Centralized Exchanges

ARIO is available on select centralized exchanges that provide convenient trading and liquidity:

• Gate.io
• Biconomy.com - Coming soon!
• See the full list

Before trading, always review exchange fees, liquidity, and withdrawal policies.

Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)

You can also swap ARIO on decentralized exchanges within the AO ecosystem:

• Permaswap – AO ecosystem trading platform.
• Botega – AO ecosystem trading platform.

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

2. Wallet Integration

The Wander App and Browser Extension provide native ARIO support, making it simple to acquire, store, and manage your tokens directly.

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:

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.

4. Ecosystem and Community Programs

Earn ARIO through ecosystem initiatives that reward contribution and participation.

Grants and Bounties

The AR.IO Foundation funds and supports community builders through:

• 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.

Ecosystem Growth

From app development to creative projects, contributors across the permaweb can earn ARIO for helping expand and improve the network ecosystem.

Summary

• 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.

Testnet Tokens

For developers and testing purposes, you can obtain free ARIO testnet tokens from the AR.IO faucet:

Faucet

Testnet Resources

• Network: AR.IO Testnet (agYcCFJtrMG6cqMuZfskIkFTGvUPddICmtQSBIoPdiA)
• Purpose: Development and testing
• Cost: Free
• Limitations: Monthly resets of balances, names, and registry
• Use Cases: Application development, integration testing, learning