# Acquiring ATH for Cloud Host Staking

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To participate as a Cloud Host on the Aethir network and contribute your computing resources, you are required to stake ATH tokens. You will also need to acquire ATH tokens. The process may involve bridging tokens between networks, depending on where you purchase ATH and your intended use.

Users can bridge using Squid Router [here](https://v2.app.squidrouter.com/?chains=1%2C42161\&tokens=0xbe0Ed4138121EcFC5c0E56B40517da27E6c5226B%2C0xc87B37a581ec3257B734886d9d3a581F5A9d056c). The time for the transaction to complete can vary depending on network congestion. Once the transaction is completed, your ATH will be available on the Arbitrum network as ATH, ready for staking. 

***Note: Only use Squid Router for bridging ATH between Ethereum and Arbitrum.***

#### **Purchase ATH on Exchanges** <a href="#purchase-ath-on-exchanges" id="purchase-ath-on-exchanges"></a>

ATH is available for purchase on the following cryptocurrency exchanges:

* [Bitfinex](https://www.bitfinex.com/)
* [OKX](https://www.okx.com/)
* [Kucoin](https://www.kucoin.com/)
* [Gate.io](https://www.gate.io/)
* [HTX](https://www.htx.com/)
* [MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/vi-VN)
* [Bitget](https://www.bitget.com/)
* [Swissborg](https://swissborg.com/)
* [Bitrue](https://www.bitrue.com/)
* [BingX](https://bingx.com/promotion/common_exchange#fbclid=IwY2xjawEfzWFleHRuA2FlbQEwAAEdY0DoRSu_9MsKQ1RatY_w5rLX8bBqN2RahDR5V03E3WyLZRB5YfnFzPrH_aem_SkdIeU9k8PE94bPRoCnZtQ?ref=8HZMIV)
* [CoinOne](https://coinone.co.kr/)
* [Hashkey](https://passport.hashkey.com/en-US/register?invite_code=86B9KZ\&gad_source=1\&gclid=CjwKCAjw8rW2BhAgEiwAoRO5rHKi5xu-RLe_3-shN1PGqL_be45qqPxwMP1cfdpIFWsky9hbkzxXWBoCqUcQAvD_BwE\&passport=global)
* [BTSE](https://www.btse.com/en/home)
* [Biconomy](https://www.biconomy.com/)

You can create an account on a supported exchange, deposit funds, and then buy ATH tokens.

#### Swap Directly on Uniswap <a href="#swap-directly-on-uniswap" id="swap-directly-on-uniswap"></a>

If you don't have an exchange account, you can swap directly on Uniswap [here](https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap).

1. Connect your wallet.
2. Select the token you want to swap from (e.g., ETH) and ATH as the token you want to receive.
3. Enter the amount you wish to swap and confirm the transaction.

Once completed, your ATH will be deposited into your wallet.

**Important:**

* **ETH and ATH on Multiple Networks:** Both ETH (Ethereum's native token) and ATH can exist on both the Ethereum network and the Arbitrum network.
* **Wallet Compatibility:** Ensure you are using a wallet that is compatible with both the Ethereum and Arbitrum networks.


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