How to get ARIO Tokens from the Permaweb Index

One of the easiest ways to get the ARIO token is through the PI token.

PI yields tokens without having to sell other tokens. By putting $AR, $AO, $stETH or $DAI tokens to work, users can receive $ARIO as yield.

For example, existing AR tokens can be allocated to the Permaweb Index and receive 100% ARIO tokens as yield. 

What is the Permaweb Index (PI) Token?

• $PI is a decentralized index token built on AO, designed to give users broad exposure to the core building blocks of the permaweb.
  
  

• $PI has no lockups, no middlemen—just passive rewards for supporting the network.
  
  

• Token Allocation Breakdown of the index:
  

  • 📌 33.3% $AR (Arweave): The backbone of permanent, censorship-resistant storage.

  • 📌 33.3% $AO (AO Protocol): The compute layer enabling decentralized applications and AI.

  • 📌 33.3% Fair Launch Projects (FLPs): Permaweb innovations that align with Web3’s open-access principles, including $ARIO.
    
    

• Unlike traditional token models, PI doesn’t require users to swap assets—participants keep their original holdings while gaining PI exposure.
  
  

• Users select their tokens and receive a yield combination of their choice - $PI (which includes AO, AR, and FLPs), $AO, or a combination of permaweb project tokens.

Why This Matters?

Most crypto projects focus on speculation -  $PI is different. It's more like an ETF for Arweave ecosystem projects.

✅ Risk-Free Participation – No need to exchange core assets—users retain full ownership of their $AR, $AO, $stETH or $DAI.
✅ No Lock-Ups or Restrictions – Unlike traditional staking or token sales, $PI allows free movement of assets at any time.
✅ Ownership in a real network – $PI holders get exposure to decentralized cloud infrastructure that people actually use.
✅ Supporting the future of Web3 – Every token earned helps fund permaweb projects and a more open, resilient internet.

Where Does $ARIO Fit Into This?

AR.IO is one of the projects included in $PI’s fair launch model.

As part of PI’s ecosystem, 5% of ARIO’s total supply (50M $ARIO) is allocated to the Permaweb Index for 5 years. Holding PI automatically yields exposure to $ARIO over time without needing to buy it separately.

How to Earn $ARIO Without Buying It Directly

• Stake or Allocate Yield – Instead of having to sell $AR, $AO, $stETH or $DAI, just redirect your AO yield to receive $ARIO.

• Sustainable Rewards – 5% of the total $ARIO supply (50M tokens) is allocated to Permanent Index, gradually distributed over 5 years.

• Balanced Distribution – A Mid Curve model (r=0.95) ensures early incentives without dumping too many tokens into the market too quickly.

• Passively Collect $ARIO - As long as you keep your allocation to ARIO you will receive ARIO tokens into your wallet

  
  

Start Earning $ARIO Through PI

1. Go to http://ao.arweave.net and choose your yield allocation.

2. Opt-in to receive $ARIO and start accumulating tokens over time.

3. That’s it. No lockups, no middlemen, just passive rewards for supporting the network.

Watch our AR.IO video to see the whole process of getting $ARIO.

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