gate will launch the non-first listing of AO(AO) Spot trading and initiate HODLer Airdrop.

Gate.io will launch AO (AO) with a limited-time HODLer Airdrop. Users holding 1 GT can participate for free to receive the airdrop, sharing 3,333 AO Tokens.

HODLer Airdrop only supports participation from users holding GT. After this AO (AO) airdrop ends, user participation funds will not be deducted.

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Airdrop Details Claim time: March 19, 2025 13:00 - March 19, 2025 20:00 (UTC+8) Airdrop total: 3,333 AO Unlock method: 100% unlock Start trading: March 19, 2025, 23:00 (UTC+8) Trading pair listed: AO/USDT

Participation Requirements Complete identity verification; holding ≧1 GT allows you to share the total prize pool based on your GT holding snapshot ratio. Each user has a participation limit of 5000 GT for this event. How to Claim Airdrop: Log in to your gate account, complete identity verification → Go to Launchpool, select HODLer Airdrop → Hold no less than 1 GT → Click “Participate” <a href=“https://www.gate.io/zh/help/guide/startup/43505/hodler-airdrop-faq” target=“_blank”>HODLer Airdrop FAQ</a>

Introduction to AO (AO) AO is a decentralized computing system in which countless parallel processes interact with each other in a single, unified environment. Each process runs independently, but they are seamlessly connected through a native messaging layer, similar to how websites make up the World Wide Web. Token English full name: AO Token Chinese full name: N/A Token symbol: AO Total supply: 21,000,000 Token type: Mainnet coin Contract address: https://www.ao.link/#/token/0syT13r0s0tgPmIed95bJnuSqaD29HQNN8D3ElLSrsc Token distribution ratio and unlocking rules: AO is a 100% fair launch token with a model borrowed from Bitcoin.

Project official website: https://ao.arweave.net/ White paper: https://5z7leszqicjtb6bjtij34ipnwjcwk3owtp7szjirboxmwudpd2tq.arweave.net/7n6ySzBAkzD4KZoTviHtskVlbdab_yylEQuuy1BvHqc

gate Labs Investment Announcement Gate.io Labs did not participate in AO(AO) investment.

Precautions

1. GT (GateToken) is the only platform coin of the gate trading platform and is also the native asset of the GateChain mainnet. Hold GT to immediately receive free Airdrop: https://www.gate.io/zh/trade/GT_USDT
2. Participating users must complete identity verification first to ensure the security of your account and assets.
3. Please follow the relevant activity rules when participating, and any cheating behavior is prohibited. Any cheating behavior will result in disqualification from winning.
4. In case of any discrepancies between the translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail.
5. Gate.io has the final interpretation rights for this event.
6. Users in the UK and other restricted areas are unable to use all or part of the services (including participation in this event, game, or competition). For detailed information regarding restricted areas, please read the <a href=“https://www.gate.io/zh/user-agreement” target=“_blank”>User Agreement</a>.

Risk Warning

1. The HODLer Airdrop project is a blockchain startup, still in its early stages, and there may be significant risks in the project’s operations, underlying technology, legal and regulatory environment, etc.
2. Understanding blockchain startups and assessing their inherent risks require advanced technical and financial knowledge.
3. Due to technical, legal, regulatory, market, and other factors, the price of the project you participate in may fluctuate dramatically, and the price may decrease or increase significantly.
4. Cryptocurrency projects carry high risks. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile. The project parties do not set margin and do not provide any price commitments or break-even guarantees. Please ensure that you participate only after fully understanding the risks and can bear the risks. The platform strongly warns of risks but cannot assume liability for investment actions or provide compensation.

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