gate will launch the non-first issuance AO(AO) Spot trading and start the HODLer Airdrop.

Airdrop Details Claim Time: March 19, 2025 13:00 - March 19, 2025 20:00 (UTC+8) Airdrop Total Amount: 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; If GT holdings ≧ 1 GT, you can share the total prize pool based on the proportion of GT holdings snapshot. Each user has a participation limit of 5000 GT for this event. How to Claim an Airdrop: Log into your gate account, complete identity verification → Go to Launchpool, select HODLer Airdrop → Hold at least 1 GT → Click "Participate" HODLer Airdrop FAQ

AO (AO) Introduction AO is a decentralized computing system where countless parallel processes interact within 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 full name in English: AO Token Chinese full name: N/A Token symbol: AO Total supply of Tokens: 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 that models itself after Bitcoin.

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

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

Notes

1. GT (GateToken) is the only platform coin of the Gate.io 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. Participants must first complete identity verification to ensure the security of your account and assets.
3. Please comply with the relevant activity rules when participating, and any cheating behavior is prohibited. Any cheating behavior will result in disqualification from the prize.
4. If there is any discrepancy between the translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail.
5. Gate.io has the final interpretative 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, games, or competitions). For detailed information regarding restricted areas, please read the User Agreement.

Risk Warning

1. The HODLer Airdrop project is a blockchain startup that is still in its early stages, and there may be significant risks associated with the project's operations, underlying technology, legal and regulatory environment, etc.
2. Understanding blockchain startups and assessing their inherent risks requires advanced technical and financial knowledge.
3. Due to the influence of technology, laws and regulations, market conditions, and other factors, the price of the projects 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 party has not set any margin and does not provide any price guarantees or break-even assurances. Please ensure to participate only when you fully understand the risks and can bear them. The platform strongly advises caution, but cannot assume responsibility for any investment actions or guarantee compensation.

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Gate.io March 19, 2025