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Riot Platforms — Riot Blockchain — Investor Presentation (October 2017)
26 slides from Riot Platforms's investor presentation, Oct 5, 2017
Slide 1: Investor Presentation October 2017
IOT SLOCKCHAIN i Nasdaq Rior INVESTOR PRESENTATION OCTOBER 2017
Slide 2: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER This presentation and the information contained herein are confidential and the property of Riot Blockchain Inc. This presentation is intended to introduce you to Riot Blockchain. The information presented is not, and is not intended to be, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
Slide 3: What's in a Name? Riot Blockchain
Riot Blockchain is part of the disruptive technology and activities revolutionizing transactions. For those companies using outdated technology, the revolution could certainly become a violent disturbance. What’s in a Name? A riot is defined as “a violent disturbance”
Slide 4: Riot Blockchain first mover as NASDAQ listed blockchain pure play
Riot Blockchain Inc. is as first mover as a NASDAQ /[@) i listed pure play focused on blockchain technology. Riot Blockchain intends to gain exposure to the blockchain ecosystem through targeted investments in the sector, with a primary focus on the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains. ®BLOCKCHAIN
Slide 5: Blockchain Overview
BLOCKCHAIN OVERVIEW BLOCKCHAINISA CONTINUOUSLY GROWING LIST OF RECORDS (BLOCKS) fe BLOCKS ARE LINKED AND SECURED USING CRYPTOGRAPHY iQ: EACH BLOCKIS PERMANENTLY ADDEDTO THE BLOCKCHAIN
Slide 6: What is Blockchain: How it Works
Whatis Blockchain How it Works TRANSACTIONS, MINERS BLOCK » é e@6 aa” Fanecksishs fees Gamectod Broadcast to the Network. Include Transactions PROCESS STARTS OVER, BLOCK PUZZLE HOW THE BITCOIN BLOCKCHAIN WORKS Miner Solves Puzzie And Creates VERIFICATION PROOF OF WORK as PROOF OF WORK MINERS ea *))
Slide 7: Blockchain Applications
BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS
Slide 8: Bitcoin Overview
BITCOIN OVERVIEW WORLDWIDE NO CENTRAL DIRECT TRANSACTIO! TRANSACTIONS CRYPTOCURRENCY + REPOSITORY OR SINGLE PEER-TO-PEER VERIFIED BY NETWORK RECORDED INA DIGITAL PAYMENT TEM ADMINISTRATOR TRAI CTIONS NOD BLOCKCHAIN (LEDGER)
Slide 9: What is Bitcoin
What is Bitcoin Bitcoin is a new currency that was created at the end of 2008 by an unknown person using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin is a consensus network that enables a new payment system using digital money. It is the first decentralized peer-to- peer payment network that is powered by it
Slide 10: What is Ethereum
Whatis Ethereum Ethereum is a global decentralised multiple usage platform for applications that run ona custom built blockchain. eo - 1 roo ee Z A : / a f ‘ iY ‘ 4 =i oo Source: wwwethereum.org @IOoT
Slide 11: Cryptocurrency Market Size
CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKET SIZE Cryptocurrency market value has increased from $17.7 billion to $150 billion in 2017 Total Market Capitalization Zoom 1d 74 Im 3m ly YTD ALL From | Jan1,2017 | To Aug 31,2017) == 24h Vol han 't7 Feb'17 Mar't7 Apr'l7 May"17 a t ‘) 2014 2015 2016. g 01z. P
Slide 12: Cryptocurrency Causes for Growth
CRYPTOCURRENCY CAUSES FOR GROWTH WORLDWIDE DEMAND FOR CRYTPO CURRENCY $ 1 5 0 B LARGE NEW FUNDS ENTERING THE MARKET MARKET CAP RISING ADOPTION / GOING MAINSTREAM ntpstmorbes comiseorars20" 7089 he-cyptocurensy-matatesseacat anew ecrstighZeatctb438 @IoT
Slide 13: Market Landscape
MARKET LANDSCAPE U.S. Companies Listed on NASDAQ or NYSE Dedicated to Blockchain lIOT SBLOCKCHAIN 2 5 + wt Eee HE corn FESS westane | ENOUSH QD) opr ~ Mutricon = rie Fi Private Hedge Funds Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies @IOoT
Slide 14: Investment Strategy
INVESTMENT STRATEGY IDENTIFYING PROJECTS TRANSFORMING IDEAS DECENTRALIZING MARKETS Our investment strategy will consist of identifying unique projects which decentralize markets; combining real world applications with an active development team, strong fundamentals, and large addressable markets. @I
Slide 15: One of the only publicly traded blockchain companies listed on NASDAQ
NASDAQ:BIOP Riot Blockchain is the one of the only publicly traded blockchain companies listed on NASDAQ RIOT BLOCKCHAIN + A first mover as NASDAQ listed pure play Blockchain company + ~$50 million market cap* + NASDAQ:BIOP HIVE BLOCKCHAIN + Public on the TSX Venture exchange in TSX Venture Canada —
Slide 16: Corporate Shift in Focus
CORPORATE SHIFT IN FOCUS Moving forward, Riot Blockchain's focus will be as a strategic investor and operator in the blockchain ecosystem, with a particular focus on the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains. Michael M. Beeghley, CEO At Riot Blockchain Inc. we leverage our expertise, and network, to buil
Slide 17: Strategic Investment: Coinsquare
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: COINSQUARE w5%, BY @ all Riot Blockchain has made a strategic investment for an undisclosed % of Coinsquare This investment into a leading digital currency exchange is indicative of others Riot Blockchain will pursue, including possible acquisitions of es oe 7 —~ en We ww oy bl
Slide 18: Coinsquare Product
Ocoinsquare COINSQUARE PRODUCT State of the Art Security Coinsquare is built using robust security software 5 . An all-new website launched in July, reducing the cost of user High-End Website acquisition & improving user acquisition rate Android & iOS apps have both successfully launched, Mobile App
Slide 19: Coinsquare Traction
Ocoinsquare COINSQUARE TRACTIO Growth in New Daily Users —Average New Registered Users Per Day — Average New Verified Users Per Day 1an-17 1-Feb-17 41-Mar-17 1-Apr-17 14-May-17 1Jun-17 tJul17 1-Aug-17 @IOoT
Slide 20: Strategic Investment: Coinsquare
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: COINSQUARE O coinsquare Easy-to-use, secure, cost- efficient, and trustworthy way to buy digital assets. Coinsquare is the 2nd largest Canadian exchange for digital currencies by trading volume according to CBIX.ca ht ittps://coinsquare.io/
Slide 21: Strategic Investment: Coinsquare growth
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: The company is experiencing explosive growth in a budding industry, already demonstrating strong potential Growth in New Daily Users AJan-17 Lfeb-17 14-Mar-17 LApr-t7 1-May-17 LJun-17 tuk? COINSQUARE Kraken 17%. aie Canadian Mkt Share by Volume 15% — Average New Registered User
Slide 22: Our Leadership
CEO Michael M. Beeghley OUR LEADERSHIP CFO Jeffrey McGonegal PRESIDENT John O'Rourke President and founder of Applied Economics LLC. Manager in the Corporate Finance Group of Ernst & Young, LLP. Senior Analyst in the Corporate Finance Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Recognized expert on economic, f
Slide 23: Strategic Advisory Board
STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD ADVISOR Cole Diamond ADVISOR Jason Les ADVISOR Jason Mo Cole is an entrepreneur, business development expert, and CEO of Coinsquare Ltd, a leading Canadian digital currency exchange. Prior to Coinsquare, Cole was VP Business development at Marketflow Payments, an internation
Slide 24: We intend to provide a gateway to blockchain
r ) = Image created by BTC Mpdia; 2016 We intend to provide a lOT gateway to blockchain We are the one of the only Nasdaq listed companies with this focus ®BLOCKCHAIN rte Nasdaq
Slide 25: Common Stock
Common Stock Oy Outstanding 2 Restricted Stock Units *Vest monthly over 24 months Senes A Praiaree Stock Outstanding (on an as converted basis) 5,649,842 1,717,422 339,378 i 333 3) 197,929 10,921,904
Slide 26: Thank You
(2)1IOT NASDAQ: BIOP :RIOT THANK YOU! Michael M. Beeghley, CEO Riot Blockchain Inc. E: michael@riotblockchain.com www.riotblockchain.com
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