Gate Announcement on Not Supporting The AR.IO Network (ARIO) Contract Replacement and Removal We have received a notification from the AR.IO Network (ARIO) project team that the AR.IO Network (ARIO) token will soon be traded in a 1:1 ratio based on the snapshot time of 08:00 (UTC+8) on June 1, 2026. Please note that Gate does not support this redemption service, so you will need to complete the redemption through the channel designated by the project party. We deeply apologize for not being able to provide convenient redemption services this time. Due to the special nature of the exchange, we strongly recommend that you proceed as soon as possible and transfer your AR.IO Network (ARIO) token to your personal wallet before the snapshot time, and complete the exchange yourself to avoid any potential losses. Gate will take the following steps: Gate has suspended the recharge service of The AR.IO Network (ARIO). Gate will remove the trading services of The AR.IO Network (ARIO), including ARIO-USDT spot trading pairs and quantitative grids, on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM (UTC+8). If there is a quantitative trading strategy being implemented, please adjust the strategy in advance. Otherwise, it will be forcibly stopped before 4:00 PM (UTC+8) on May 22, 2026. Please note that The AR.IO Network (ARIO) token will be replaced by a new contract token. We recommend that you use Your AR.IO Network (ARIO) token before the snapshot time and complete the exchange on your own through the channel designated by the project party. We understand that this change may cause you some inconvenience, so we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We promise to make every effort to ensure the smooth progress of the delisting process and promptly notify you of any updates. Thank you for your support and understanding of Gate. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our customer service team at any time. For more detailed information about this exchange, please refer to the official announcement: https://(x.com)/ar_io_network/status/2047737613985972328 Withdrawal from The AR.IO Network (ARIO): https://www. (gate.com)/zh/myaccount/withdraw/ARIO Gate team May 21, 2026