Riot Platforms, Inc. · NASDAQ:RIOT
Riot Platforms — Riot Blockchain — Investor Presentation (October 2017)
29 slides from Riot Platforms's investor presentation, Oct 27, 2017
Slide 1: Investor Presentation October 2017
IOT ®BLOCKCHAIN /® Nasdaq RIOT INVESTOR PRESENTATION OCTOBER 2017
Slide 2: 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 to buy any
Slide 3: Riot Blockchain is part of the disruptive technology revolutionizing transactions
Riot Blockchain is part of the disruptive technology revolutionizing transactions. For those companies using outdated technology, the revolution could potentially become a violent disturbance.
Slide 4: First mover as a NASDAQ listed pure play focused on blockchain
Riot Blockchain Inc. is a first mover as a NASDAQ 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.
Slide 5: Blockchain is a continuously growing list of records
BLOCKCHAIN IS A CONTINUOUSLY GROWING LIST OF RECORDS (BLOCK) BLOCKS ARE LINKED AND SECURED USING CRYPTOGRAPHY EACH BLOCK IS PERMANENTLY ADDED TO THE BLOCKCHAIN
Slide 6: What is Blockchain: How it Works
Whatis Blockchain How it Works TRANSACTIONS, MINERS BLOCK vf gs Transactions Are Miners Create a Block and Broadcast to the Network. Include Transactions PROCESS STARTS OVER BLOCK PUZZLE HOW THE BITCOIN BLOCKCHAIN WORKS Miner Solves Puzzie And Creates hs ul VERIFICATION PROOF OF WORK aa PROOF OF WOR
Slide 7: Blockchain Applications
BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS
Slide 8: Worldwide cryptocurrency and digital payment system
WORLDWIDE CRYPTOCURRENCY + DIGITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM NO CENTRAL REPOSITORY OR SINGLE ADMINISTRATOR DIRECT PEER-TO-PEER TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS VERIFIED BY NETWORK NODES TRANSACTIONS RECORDED IN A BLOCKCHAIN (LEDGER)
Slide 9: 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 its users with no c
Slide 10: Ethereum
Ethereum is a global decentralised multiple usage platform for applications that run on a custom built blockchain
Slide 11: Cryptocurrency market value has increased from $17.7 billion to over $170 billion in 2017
Cryptocurrency market value has increased from $17.7 billion to over $170 billion in 2017
Slide 12: Cryptocurrency causes for growth
CRYPTOCURRENCY CAUSES FOR GROWTH WORLDWIDE DEMAND FOR CRYTPO CURRENCY $ 1 T 0 B LARGE NEW FUNDS ENTERING THE MARKET MARKET CAP RISING ADOPTION / GOING MAINSTREAM ntpsmarbes comserard201 7049 u.e-cptocurency-matathesseacatarew-ecrstighZeatctb 48 @IoT
Slide 13: One of the only companies listed on NASDAQ or NYSE dedicated to blockchain
One of the only Companies Listed on NASDAQ or NYSE Dedicated to Blockchain
Slide 14: Investment strategy
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.
Slide 15: First mover and market cap comparison
•A first mover as NASDAQ listed pure play Blockchain company •~$65 million market cap* •NASDAQ:RIOT •Public on the TSX Venture exchange in Canada •~$600 million market cap* •TSXV:HIVE •Listed on the U.S. OTC Bulletin Board •~$1 billion market cap* •OTCBB: GBTC *as of 10/26/2017
Slide 16: Strategic investor and operator in the blockchain ecosystem
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. At Riot Blockchain Inc. we leverage our expertise, and network, to build and support blockchain technology companies. We
Slide 17: Strategic investment in Coinsquare
Riot Blockchain has made a strategic investment in Coinsquare This investment into a leading Canadian digital currency exchange is indicative of others Riot Blockchain will pursue, including possible acquisitions of businesses touching the blockchain ecosystem
Slide 18: Coinsquare is built using robust security software
Coinsquare is built using robust security software An all-new website recently launched, reducing the cost of user acquisition & improving user acquisitionrate Android & iOS apps have both successfully launched, providing a one-stop shop for digital asset news &trading Coinsquare enables trading fro
Slide 19: Coinsquare: 2nd largest Canadian digital currency exchange
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
Slide 20: Strategic Investment: Coinsquare
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: COINSQUARE The company is experiencing steady growth in a budding industry Growth in New Daily Users 0 = + Aan-17 Afeb-17 14-Mar-17 LApr-i7 1-May-17 LJun-17 LJuht7 1-Aug-17 Average New Registered Users Per Day Average New Verified Users Per Day Canadian Market Share Volume acco
Slide 21: Strategic Investment: TESS
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: TESS Riot Blockchain has acquired 52% of TESS Inc
Slide 22: The TESS Solution
The TESS Solution •Plans to develop a blockchain-based escrow service for wholesale telecom carriers that guarantees payment in full and on-time •Rather than enter traditional written legal agreements, carriers would enter into a TESS SMART CONTRACT, whereby the terms are epresented programmatically
Slide 23: Customer Prepay Model
Customer Prepay Model STRATEGIC INVESTMENT: TESS IP The TESS Solution Planned Model Customer Financed Model
Slide 24: TESS smart contract escrow features
•USD Escrow funds held by a AAA 3rd-party financial institution •SMART CONTRACTS should be immutable; programmed terms would trigger automatic payments •24/7 Worldwide Fast payments (minutes, not days) •No fees to receive payments; would permit cost-effective interim payments •Invoices would be issu
Slide 25: Management team
Michael Beeghley is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Riot Blockchain. Mr. Beeghley is the President and founder of Applied Economics LLC. His experience includes 25 years in strategy and corporate finance, having worked in the Corporate Finance Groups of both PWC and Ernst & Young, LLP. M
Slide 26: Board and Coinsquare leadership
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 international payment service where he built and managed the sales team from ground up. Befo
Slide 27: We intend to provide a gateway to blockchain
lIOT We intend to provide a gateway to blockchain BLOCKCHAIN We are the one of the only Nasdaq listed companies with this focus
Slide 28: Fully diluted shares outstanding
vy) y th uit HAA i} ALIAS g Restricted Stock Units *Vest monthly over 24 months Outstanding (on an as converted basis) 8,139,270 1,151,683 346,378 Stock Options Warrants “I 36,333 477,929 10,151,593 "7 Sai = * My NS 1 J ; Total Fully Diluted Outstanding
Slide 29: Thank You
(2)1IOT NASDAQ: RIOT THANK YOU! Michael M. Beeghley, CEO Riot Blockchain Inc. E: michael@riotblockchain.com www.riotblockchain.com
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