[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE Gate.io has launched the “Startup Project Free Airdrop Program” in order to reward users. Free airdrops for potential blockchain projects will be launched in Startup from time to time, where users can get a variety of tokens via airdrop benefits. User's participation funds will not be deducted for Startup project DARKTIMES (TIMES) free airdrop. 1.How to Participate: Step 1: Login to your Gate.io account(Complete KYC2 verification) Step 2: Hold no less than 10 USD of spot asset Step 3: Click "$0 Free to Claim"

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2.DARKTIMES(TIMES) Startup Participation Rules Duration: 04:00 AM September 26th, 2024 - 04:00 AM September 28th, 2024 (UTC) (Orders placed by qualified users within the subscription period will be treated equally.) Trading Starts Time: 08:00 AM September 28th, 2024 (UTC) (Trading pair: TIMES/USDT) Fundraising Goal: $40,000 USDT Startup Supply: 1,142,857 TIMES Unlocking Rule: 100% Unlock Participation Requirements: Complete KYC2 verification and the value of spot asset balance held is not less than 10 USD. Startup Participation Rules: (1) The higher the VIP level, the more Startup airdrop shares can be claimed. Each user can receive up to 8,000 shares. For specific information about available shares, please refer to: https://www.gate.io/help/guide/faq/25687/startup-faq (2) Non-VIP Users can join the lucky draw of free airdrop by holding no less than 10 USD of spot assets, whether the Non-VIP Users win or not will be announced at the end of the project subscription. A portion of lucky Non-VIP Users will be randomly selected and the airdrop amount will be evenly distributed. (3) The user's VIP level will be checked when the tokens are distributed. The actual share per user will receive is calculated according to the VIP Level when distribution happens. (4)Announcement of results: After the subscription ends, the system will count all eligible subscription order and distribute the project tokens accordingly. Tokens for VIP users will be distributed according to the ratio of their valid subscription amount to the total valid subscription amount, while Non-VIP users will have a portion of lucky users randomly selected to evenly distribute the airdrop quota. The subscription results will be announced before listing. Note: That mTIMESple accounts with the same KYC information when claiming Startup shares will be deemed as cheating behavior, and any cheating behavior is prohibited. In case of cheating, Gate.io reserves the right to disqualify the users involved and forfeit their rewards. Learn more about the rules for available shares of different VIP levels: https://www.gate.io/help/guide/faq/25687/startup-faq Check participation tutorial: https://www.gate.io/help/guide/functional_guidelines/22401/how-to-participate-in-startup 3.Project Information (The information below is provided by the DARKTIMES(TIMES) team. Please follow the website for more information） (1)Introduction： TIMES (on Sui) is the ecosystem token for highly anticipated, Nordic-inspired Brawler Royale, DARKTIMES. DARKTIMES is a fast paced, multiplayer PvP game where threats are always lurking, and there is nowhere safe to hide. Players start with nothing but the rags on their backs, collecting loot and weapons until only one is left standing. TIMES is the lifeblood of the DARKTIMES franchise, powering ingame transactions, cosmetics, loadout weapons, boosting gameplay and prizepools, and facilitating in-game rewards. More details: (2)Token name: TIMES (3)Token symbol: TIMES (4)Max Supply: 1,000,000,000 TIMES (5)Token Type: Sui (6)Token Contract: https://suiscan.xyz/mainnet/coin/0x46fbe54691b27d7abd2c9e5a01088913531f241b98f3c2351f8215e45cc17a4c::times::TIMES (7)Token Distribution and Unlocked Rules: Treasury/Gamefund/Marketing (42.35%): 423,468,000 $TIMES. Unlock 7% at TGE, no cliff period and 48 month vesting Market Making (3.00%): 30,000,000 $TIMES. Unlock 100% at TGE Public sale (2.14%): 21,428,571 $TIMES. Unlock 20% at TGE, no cliff period and 12 month vesting Ambassadors (2.50%): 25,000,000 $TIMES. Unlock 15% at TGE, no cliff period and 18 month vesting Private (7.36%): 73,364,959 $TIMES. Unlock 10% at TGE, no cliff period and 18 month vesting Seed (18.15%): 181,738,470$TIMES. Unlock 10% at TGE, no cliff period and 18 month vesting Advisors (4.50%): 45,000,000 $TIMES. No unlock at TGE, 3 month cliff period 10% first allocation and vesting over 18 months DT Team (5.00%): 50,000,000 $TIMES. No unlock at TGE, 12 month cliff, vesting over 24 months Big Kid Studios (10.00%): 100,000,000 $TIMES. No unlock at TGE, 12 month cliff, 20% first allocation and vesting over 24 months Blowfish Studios (5.00%): 50,000,000 $TIMES. Unlock 10% at TGE, vesting over 18 months (8)Website: https://playdarktimes.com (9)Whitepaper: https://timestoken.xyz/ 4.Gate.io Labs Private Sale Participating Disclosure Gate.io Labs hasn't invested in DARKTIMES (TIMES). **Attention** (1) Please be noted that we may restrict or prohibit the use of all or a portion of the Services (including the participation in this event, game or competition) from Restricted Locations, including but not limited to the United Kingdom, United States of America, Mainland China, Singapore, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea Region, Spain, Luhansk, Donetsk, Netherlands, Bolivia and so on. We may in our sole and absolute discretion elect to make the Services, or only part of the Services available in certain jurisdictions. For more information regarding the Restricted Locations, please read the User Agreement “[Section 2.3(d) Restricted Locations](https://www.gate.io/user-agreement "Section 2.3(d) Restricted Locations")”. We do not intend to solicit or conduct marketing towards customers in such Restricted Locations. (2) Risk Warning: -The project team does not guarantee that token price will not be lower than its startup sale price. Please invest with caution, and don’t invest beyond your financial capacity. -The start-up project is still in its initial stage, factors including the operation and underlying technology of the project, and other related regulatory activities might contribute to significant risks. -Advanced technical and financial knowledge is required to understand, and evaluate the inherent risks of crypto-asset investment. -The market volatility is high, and the price of a token might fluctuate drastically due to technical, regulatory, and marketing factors. -Users may not be able to withdraw all the purchased tokens due to technical issues of the project or Gate.io. (3) Requirements for participants -The participant should register on Gate.io and Log in; -After logging in, complete user identity verification; -Deposit a certain amount of cryptocurrencies in your gate.io account; -Sign the Purchase Agreement on Startup before placing orders. 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Gate.io Startup Initial Free Offering: DARKTIMES(TIMES) and Announcement of Free Distribution Rules (1,142,857 TIMES free of charge)

Gate.io Startup Initial Free Offering: DARKTIMES(TIMES) and Announcement of Free Distribution Rules (1,142,857 TIMES free of charge)