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Acquiring ARIO Tokens
ARIO exists on multiple networks:
- Solana ARIO (canonical): The native SPL Token that powers ar.io — staking, rewards, ArNS, and governance.
- Base ARIO (bridged): A representation of Solana ARIO on the Base L2 for EVM-based liquidity, tools, and integrations.
Choose between mainnet and testnet tokens based on your requirements.
Mainnet Tokens
Market Trackers
Pick the network you want to use:
Token Details
- Mint Address:
DcNnMuFxwhgV4WY1HVSaSEgr92bv2b1vUvEKiNxWqHdF - Token Standard: SPL Token
- Decimals: 6
- Explorer: View on Solscan
Exchanges
Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
You can swap ARIO on Solana DEXs:
When trading on a DEX, always confirm that the token mint address matches the official ARIO mint above.
Wallets
ARIO is a standard SPL Token — any Solana-compatible wallet can hold it:
- Phantom — Most popular Solana wallet
- Solflare — Full-featured Solana wallet with staking support
- Backpack — Multi-chain wallet with Solana support
Most Solana wallets auto-detect ARIO once you receive tokens. To add manually, import the mint address above.
See our Wallet Setup Guide for detailed instructions on configuring your wallet for ARIO.
Token Details
- Contract ID:
0x138746adfA52909E5920def027f5a8dc1C7EfFb6 - Explorer: https://basescan.org/token/0x138746adfa52909e5920def027f5a8dc1c7effb6
You can obtain ARIO on Base by swapping on a DEX or by bridging it from Solana.
Bridge
Bridge from Solana to Base (and vice versa) via the ARIO Bridge.
Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
Acquire Base ARIO on Base-native DEXs:
- Hydrex
- Coinbase DEX (via Coinbase mobile app or Base integration)
Important: Always verify the contract address before swapping. DEXs are permissionless, and imposters can appear.
Wallets
Use your favorite Base network-enabled EVM wallet to interact with ARIO on Base.
Network Participation
ARIO on Solana can be earned by supporting the network through direct operation or delegated staking.
Note: Only ARIO on Solana can be used for joining a gateway to the network and delegated staking. SOL is also required for Solana transaction fees.
Gateway Operation
Operate an ar.io gateway and earn protocol rewards:
- Deploy a Gateway: Follow open-source setup instructions.
- Stake ARIO: Meet the minimum stake requirement (20,000 ARIO).
- Serve the Network: Provide reliable data retrieval, caching, and indexing services.
- Earn Rewards: Receive ARIO for contributing to network performance and uptime.
Delegated Staking
Support a gateway operator without running infrastructure:
- Select a Gateway: Use the Gateway Address Registry (GAR) to find a trusted operator.
- Delegate Tokens: Stake your ARIO with them to increase their total stake.
- Earn Rewards: Share in their rewards proportionally to your delegation.
- Unstake Anytime: Withdraw after the standard protocol delay period.
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.
Testnet Tokens
Coming soon.
Summary
- ARIO powers ar.io — enabling staking, naming, and incentives.
- Get ARIO on DEXs or Bridging.
- Earn ARIO by running gateways, delegating, or contributing to ecosystem growth.
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