The Wander Network is a growing constellation of tools and products, including Wander Mobile, Wander Connect, and the Wander Browser Extension, that offers users complete control over their assets and interactions across the AO and Arweave ecosystem. Central to this network is the $WNDR token, a utility asset designed to accelerate and reward meaningful participation and contribution across the ecosystem. Users can earn $WNDR by participating in the Fair Launch, completing quests with partners, or contributing their unused data storage via the upcoming Wander Pools application.
What Is the $WNDR Token?
The $WNDR token unlocks access to benefits throughout the Wander ecosystem and is distributed through user engagement and contribution. Holding $WNDR confers several advantages, including reduced or waived fees for Wander services, access to premium support and tools, and early access to new features. As $WNDR holders climb the real-time leaderboard, perks and benefits become more valuable and exclusive.
$WNDR Tokenomics
$WNDR is designed to reward active participation and keep distribution transparent and fair. The total supply is allocated across four key categories that empower the community and support Wander’s growth.
Founders/Team (17%)
Allocated to the core team, supporting the people who helped bring Wander to life and continue to build its future.
Mining (35%)
Distributed on an exponential decay curve to incentivize early and ongoing engagement. This includes rewards for application usage, liquidity provision, and onchain activities that strengthen the ecosystem.
Community Initiatives (13%)
Dedicated to programs and partnerships that drive adoption and support community-led growth, including special campaigns and collaborations that reward $WNDR token holders.
Fair Launch (35%)
35% of the total supply is distributed via the Fair Launch through the Permaweb Index, allowing users to earn $WNDR by delegating $AO yield, with no private sales or privileged early access.
Together, these allocations create a transparent, contribution-driven model that ensures the Wander community shares in the network’s success.
Earning $WNDR Tokens
There are multiple ways to earn $WNDR:
1. AO Yield Delegation (Fair Launch via the Permaweb Index):
Through the Permaweb Index, users can delegate their $AO yield toward earning $WNDR without transferring their underlying principal. They receive $WNDR tokens proportional to the amount of yield delegated and the duration of participation. Crucially, yield-generating assets (like $AR) remain entirely under user control and can be withdrawn at any time.
Details on how to participate in this process are provided in the following section.
2. Token Swaps (Coming Soon):
An integrated swap function will allow users to exchange other assets for $WNDR directly within Wander products.
3. Participation in Wander Earn Campaigns (Coming Soon):
Post-launch engagement campaigns will reward users who interact with new features, integrations, or ecosystem applications by completing specific tasks.
4. Wander Pools (Coming Soon):
Wander Pools will allow users to contribute unused data storage capacity to the network and earn $WNDR in return. By sharing excess resources, users help strengthen Wander’s decentralized infrastructure while passively accumulating tokens.
Understanding $WNDR Token Tiers
Wander Token holders are placed in benefit tiers that unlock lower fees, early-access features, and other perks across the Wander Network of products and partners. Your tier is determined solely by how many $WNDR you hold relative to all other holders. Below is a concise overview of how the system works at launch and what you can expect as the network evolves.
How qualification is calculated
Every address holding $WNDR is automatically ranked based on its token balance. Once per day, the Wander system takes a snapshot of all token holders and assigns each address to a benefit tier according to its percentile position within the full distribution of tokens. This ensures that your tier status reflects your standing relative to the entire network, regardless of overall supply changes.
Tier bands and names
* Fee changes apply only to Wander-levied fees. Protocol-level fees (AO, Arweave) remain unchanged.
Benefits you will see on day one
At launch, Wander Token holders will begin seeing tangible benefits tied directly to their tier. Eligible users will receive reduced or fully waived CLabs fees on key services such as $AO yield transactions, LiquidOps withdrawals, and Transak purchases (where technically supported). These savings are applied automatically based on your current tier.
Shortly after the launch, token-gated access to select new and advanced tools will go live. These features will initially be available only to higher-tier users, with broader access phased in over time.
To help users track their progress, the Wander Browser Extension includes a dedicated Tier Dashboard. This interface displays your current tier, the total amount you’ve saved through Wander benefits, and how close you are to reaching the next level. Progress tracking will be arriving to the Mobile App very soon.
The Permaweb Index and Token Distribution
The Permaweb Index is a decentralized platform that facilitates the discovery, funding, and support of projects on the permaweb. While Arweave provides permanent and immutable storage and AO offers horizontally scalable decentralized compute, the PI adds essential social and economic infrastructure. Through the PI, users allocate their $AO yield to support projects like Wander, receiving project-specific tokens such as $WNDR in return. This model ensures transparent, merit-based participation and naturally filters projects by community interest.
Launching Wander via the Permaweb Index ensures a fair, transparent, and decentralized token distribution. There are no pre-mines, private sales, or privileged early access. Instead, token distribution is continuous and rooted in community contribution. This structure fosters long-term engagement and aligns with the values of Arweave and AO by encouraging active, meaningful participation.
Step-by-Step on How to Start Earning $WNDR
To begin earning $WNDR, users can:
1- Visit the AO Delegation Interface and connect your Wander Wallet.
2- Browse the Fair Launch category and add Wander.
3- Delegate your $AO yield to Wander.
4- Confirm Delegation Preferences.
5- Earn $WNDR passively as long as the yield remains directed to Wander.
6- Your $WNDR earnings will be automatically minted to your address. Earnings are allocated once per day at 6:20 ET starting July 11th, 2025
Return to the AO Delegation Interface to change your delegation settings
The $WNDR token contract address is: 7GoQfmSOct_aUOWKM4xbKGg6DzAmOgdKwg8Kf-CbHm4
Token Transferability Timeline
$WNDR tokens will become transferable on October 7, 2025.
The Broader Mission of Wander
Wander Network represents more than just a set of tools or a token, it is foundational infrastructure for a more open, user-powered internet. Whether users are exploring decentralized applications, earning rewards by contributing to infrastructure, or integrating $WNDR into their own projects, they become active participants in a broader movement toward decentralization and a better internet.
Developers and builders interested in incorporating $WNDR into their applications can reach out via Discord or email at hello@wander.app
Start exploring and earning through the AO Delegation Interface: https://ao.arweave.net/#/delegate/