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Alt5 SIGMA alt5sigma.com Alt5 Sigma is a global fintech company that provides next generation blockchain powered technologies for the tokenization, trading, clearing, settlement, payment, and insured custodianship of digital instruments. Its goal is to be the global leader in providing institutional blockchain powered trading networks. ___

ATOMIC 47 LABS INC. atomic47.co A47 Labs is a privately held, fullservice technology development consulting firm focused on bringing emerging technology products to market. In collaboration with Interfix

Corporation and the SPA, A47 Labs provides LODE with the product analysis, strategy support, marketing and development as it relates to LODE, AGX and AUX Products.

BLOCKCHAIN FOUNDRY blockchainfoundry.co BCF is a public blockchain development corporation, currently in charge of developing the core protocol for the Syscoin platform and was originally founded by the co-founders of Syscoin. Implementing the experience they’ve acquired in the industry, BCF is spearheading core development, blockchain-based token creation, decentralized marketplaces, decentralized identity, DAPPs, and more. BUREAU VERITAS bureauveritas.fr Established in 1828, Bureau Veritas is the world leader in laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services. In particular, it provides a broad range of independent inspection and testing services within the metals and minerals industries. Bureau Veritas provides independent audit reports of physically vaulted silver and gold. ___

CERTIK certik.com Initiated in 2018, Certik is a trailblazer in blockchain security. It uses world-class Formal Verification and

AI technology to conduct audits to secure and monitor blockchain, smart contracts, Web3 applications and DeFi projects. ___

CM-EQUITY cm-equity.de CM-Equity is a 100%, fully compliant, licensed financial institution, and

crypto asset management firm. CMEquity’s team of experts manages active trading strategies which are risk and position-size adjusted for each client. As well, they provide financial services licensing in the EU through the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), providing their clients with a compliant, legally-secure, and stable platform for transaction processing. ___ CROWDCHECK LAW crowdcheck.com CrowdCheck Law is an affiliated law

firm of CrowdCheck, Inc. CrowdCheck

provides due diligence, disclosure, and compliance services for online capital formation. CrowdCheck Law’s primary focus is on online capital formation activities, including offerings made pursuant to Regulation A, Regulation CF, and Rule 506 of Regulation D under US federal securities laws. They are experienced corporate and securities attorneys with a deep background in all types of securities offerings. Their team’s prior positions include service at the US Securities and Exchange Commission and some of the world’s most prestigious law firms.

CRYPTO LAWYERS GMBH crypto-lawyers.ch A world-class team of lawyers, tax experts, and economists with a deep level of experience in asset and operational structuring for blockchain organizations and cryptocurrency products. Crypto Lawyers GmbH develops solutions that are tailored to the requirements of private and corporate clients in a variety of different jurisdictions in Europe (particularly Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, U.K.) as well as, the United States, Hong Kong, and many others. They provide the LODE Association with sound legal advice in the areas of legal and operational token structure, jurisdictional operation and investor development. ___

DEGUSSA GOLDHANDEL AG degussa-goldhandel.ch Degussa’s origins date back to the mid 19th century. The business did very well but transitioned into a chemical company in the 1990’s when gold plummeted and the business decided to sell off the precious metals division. The business was largely dormant until 2010 – when it was purchased by the von Finck family. Today, Degussa is Europe’s leading independent precious metals retailer. Degussa has 12 stores in Germany and one store each in Geneva, Madrid and London.

DELCHAIN delchain.io Based in the Bahamas and Singapore, Delchain Services is one of the only regulated financial firms that support blockchain and digital assets. Offering full-service multi-currency banking, asset management, trading and advisory firm supporting blockchain companies. ___

DELTEC BANK deltecbank.com For over 70 years, Deltec Bank has provided financial services that meet the needs of global private, corporate and institutional clientele. Its team includes portfolio managers, investment analysts, economists, strategists and traders, that guides clients towards the right solutions. Deltec Bank is fully licensed in Private and Corporate Banking, Family Office Services, Digital Assets and more. ___ ENTORO SECURITIES entoro.com Established in 1992, Entoro combines technology with global strategic advisory, capital formation expertise and in-depth industry knowledge, Entoro provides a wide range of services including, expertise in investment banking, equities and fixed incomes in the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East and Asia. It also offers Regulation A public offerings, Blockchain Ecosystem Advisory Services, and Carbon Credit Advisory Services through Entoro NeoBanq.

FISHER BROYLES fisherbroyles.com Founded in 2002, FisherBroyles is the world’s first and largest distributed, full-service law firm partnership. Their hundreds of partners in 23 global offices are veterans of the largest and most sophisticated law firms, corporate departments, and government agencies. They seek to cultivate the brightest legal minds and to provide their clients with exceptional service, tailored advice, and practical, efficient solutions for their most complex transactions, disputes, and legal issues. ___ HITMAN CREATIVE MEDIA INC. hitmanmedia.com Hitman Creative is a full-service digital and print agency that does really big work for a select group of international companies and creative entrepreneurial thinkers. Services include Brand Development / Print Design / Web Development / App Design / UX/UI Design / Marketing Strategies + Environmental Graphics. ___

InApp inapp.com With twenty one years of experience, InApp provides full-cycle software development services to its clients all over the world. It services SaaS and software vendors and companies looking to harness business innovation with digital transformation and emerging technologies. InApp offers core expertise in every major tech stack to accelerate custom software development for faster development, exceptional quality, and cutting-edge innovation.

IDS OF CANADA idsofcanada.com IDS of Canada safeguards precious metal assets in a secure facility and offers a physical marketplace for buyers and sellers. IDS of Canada is an Associate of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The LBMA’s membership includes banks, dealers, fabricators, refiners, shippers and brokers. Also, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) approved IDS of Canada as an entity suitable to hold LBMA gold and silver delivery bars. ___ 21

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INTERNATIONAL GOLD VAULT LTD. internationalgoldvault.com IGV is a world leader in the wholesale precious metals business. IGV provides service to the LODE Community to buy and/or deliver silver into the Loomis vaults. IGV specializes in the acquisition of precious metals for individuals, companies, trusts and wealth management professionals. They offer global acquisition services for Cayman Islands, Toronto, New York, Miami, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Lichtenstein, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico City and Australia. ___

INTERTRADE CAPITAL GROUP intertradecapital.com Intertrade Capital Group is a global alliance organization set to enable barter, trade, countertrade, asset management, alternative capital and financial transactions for companies and barter exchanges. The company enables execution of traditional and online trade transactions that greatly expand liquidity and bottom line profitability.

LOOMIS INTERNATIONAL loomis-international.com Loomis is a LODE Service Provider used for vaulting operations. They offer global vaulting solutions in the Cayman Islands, Toronto, New York, Miami, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Lichtenstein, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico City and Australia. ___ PLAID plaid.com Working with over 6,000 fintech partners, Plaid builds developerfriendly infrastructures and intelligent tools that make it easier to securely connect financial accounts to a

chosen fintech service. With a network

of 11,000 banks spanning Europe, United States and Canada, Plaid is the world’s leading open banking platform that assists businesses to enhance a client’s payment experience. ___

PRECIOUS METALS INTERNATIONAL, LTD. pmi.ky Precious Metals International, Ltd. (PMI) is a leading wholesale provider of physical precious metals bullion products including silver, gold, platinum and palladium. All products are of Hallmark refineries and exchange approved to trade in all worldwide markets. PMI offers the ability to trade and store precious metals or use them as a collateral guarantee for financing while the bullion remains liquid in all markets. PMI currently has access to physical precious metals markets and depositories in Canada, United States, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore, China and the Caribbean.

PRIME TRUST primetrust.com Prime Trust offers Qualified Custody, Liquidity, Compliance and API Documentation. Prime Trust’s APIs and widgets power the world’s leading crypto exchanges, NFT creators, digital wallets, Alternative Trading Systems, RIA platforms, broker dealers, crowdfunding platforms, and neobanks. It offers the support for digital and alternative assets that fintechs need to

build and scale. PWC Zurich pwc.ch With 160 years of experience, PWC Zurich is the leading audit and advisory company in Switzerland. PWC’s core purpose is to act as a vital guide for FinTech, Tax Advice, and Corporate Consulting in global markets.

RATIO SOFTWARE linkedin.com/in/noahmarconi Ratio Software is a software development firm, owned and operated by Noah Marconi. Ratio specializes in emergent technology; services range from hands on training and course design, to software design, architecture, and implementation. Ratio’s involvement with LODE includes high level strategy as well as implementation of system level components. ___

SHARPS PIXLEY sharpspixley.com Dating back to 1778, Sharps Pixley was originally founded through the merger of two London bullion businesses. After the company name expired in 1995, Deutsche Bank purchased the company name and trademarks. This provided a link to the original firm. Today, the company is owned by one of the wealthiest families in Germany and sits within the Degussa group of businesses, which is said to be one of the largest sellers of retail physical gold in Europe. Sharps Pixley leverages the capabilities of group by holding a very extensive, diverse stock of bullion. It also combines innovative logistical/inventory management techniques at its Rodermark logistics centre which allows for efficient,

secure and cost-effective product delivery to UK investors. ___

SILVERROCK HOLDINGS linkedin.com/in/ianrichardtoews SilverRock is an experienced Project Developer. The SilverRock team combines carefully created project plans with strong management in an effort to maximize stakeholder

interests. With expertise with early stage projects located in Canada, USA, Latin America and Europe, SilverRock was first introduced to Bitcoin in 2013,

which is where an appreciation for the power of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency began. Blockchain and distributed ledger technology have the power to disrupt. Monumental change to the current financial system is certain to come and blockchain is playing a central and important role in restoring trust, reducing third party and counterparty risk, whilst lowering cost for users and improving access to financial tools for the billions of unbanked and inflation oppressed. SilverRock is assisting LODE to accomplish and deliver on the project objectives, converging blockchain with real world assets, constructing the digital money of the future.

SIMPLEX simplex.com Acquired by Nuvei in 2001, Simplex is a licensed financial institution empowering a vast network of partners to accept the widest range of payment methods. These include Visa, MasterCard, ApplePay, SWIFT, SEPA and more. As an industry leader, it enables millions of people to buy billions of dollars in digital assets. ___ STACKIGNITOR TECHNOLOGIES LTD. (Previously Adanacs Software) linkedin.com/in/david-glason848b41156 StackIgnitor Technologies Ltd. is a privately held, full-service cloud infrastructure and, software design and implementation company. For LODE, StackIgnitor provides technical leadership for the project, as well as, services to design and implement the critical infrastructure needed to support the project including: cloud service configuration, backup and security systems, developer tools, IT services for company-wide tools, deployment pipelines and process configuration.

SUM & SUBSTANCE sumsub.com Sum and Substance provides a complete toolkit for customer onboarding and KYC & AML compliance All-in-one platform to onboard and verify customers. Reliable Know Your Customer (KYC) and Antimoney laundering (AML) procedures, proper personal data handled, friendly UX and scalability are their key focus. They provide legally equipped customer-focused AML automation in line with FATF and FinCEN requirements. Their easy to use system, is a customizable environment that provides regulatory compliance, creates a solid risk management framework and ensures customer onboarding as friendly as possible. ___

TISSCO ENTERPRISES linkedin.com/in/hmorales5150 Established in 2012, Tissco Enterprises is owned and operated by Humberto Morales. Tissco Enterprises Ltd. is a group of companies that provides omnimedia, technology and e-commerce consulting services. Since its inception, Tissco has successfully run operations in North, Central and South America. WEST BAY FINANCIAL GROUP wbfinancial.tc

The LODE Association has engaged WB Financial Group as a Financial Services and Auditor service provider. It ensures that operations and governance remain compliant. WB Financial Group was formed in 2009 to provide professional financial services to a diverse client base. The key services that WB provides are Financial Advisory, Corporate Management, Captive Insurance, and Corporate Finance. ___

THE WRITE DOCTOR, INC. linkedin.com/in/david-hsmith-73954618 Owned and operated by David Smith, a Senior Analyst for the Morgan Report, The Write Doctor, Inc. suggests and participates in the development of brand-strengthening information and adwork for the LODE project. David reviews any and all written work submitted on behalf of LODE to the Morgan Report, with the purposes of engaging precious metals enthusiasts as contributors to the project. In a variety of written posts and conference venues, David seeks to provide a wide audience with actionable information about the value proposition offered by the LODE Project, most specifically to the large precious metal community following the Morgan Report. ___