How can I get the tIO token?

The tIO (testnet IO token) is needed to join the AR.IO Network Testnet and purchase ArNS names, but how do you get it?

How can I get tIO tokens?

To get your tIO tokens come to the ar.io discord:

join discord -> #testnet channel -> type /apply and select the ArNS application or join AR.IO Network Application

tIO may also be available on ecosystem exchanges. Please do your own research and note the terms of use prior to connecting your wallet. We do not officially endorse or represent any of these projects and the use of them is at your own risk.

permaswap.network/#/ao/AR-TIO

Any other ways to get more tIO tokens?

There are two ways to obtain more tIO tokens:

Operate a gateway: If you have the developer skills run a gateway. Operate a gateway, stake your tIO tokens, and earn more tIO tokens for good performance. Check out our docs.
Delegate tIO tokens to a gateway: You can still participate in the operation of gateways if you don’t run one with delegated staking.
Find an operator you think has good performance and stake some tIO tokens to it. As the gateway has good performance you will also share in the rewards and earn more tIO tokens

Go to the AR.IO Network Portal to delegate your tIO tokens.

What do tIO tokens have to do with IO tokens?

The tIO token are the first step in participating in the ar.io ecosystem! They are not indicative of mainnet IO token.

Test IO tokens powering the testnet are just that - test tokens. Tokens will be stressed, may break, and there is no guarantee of continued support for them during and after completion of the testnet. Test IO tokens are not being carried over to mainnet and are not a proxy of any rewards when mainnet launches. There is no supply cap on Test IO tokens and the team can print and destroy them at their discretion. During the testnet, Test IO tokens are meant to be used for: joining a gateway to network, delegating stake to a gateway, and registering a name with ArNS.

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ar.io team