UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2022
Datchat, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-40729 | 47-2502264 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
204 Neilson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
(732) 374-3529
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
65
Church Street
2nd Floor
New
Brunswick, NJ 08901
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Common Stock. $0.0001 par value | DATS | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company x
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On April 13, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing its plan to open corporate headquarters and VenVūū demo centers in eight metaverses. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated April 13, 2022. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 14, 2022
| Datchat, Inc. | |
| /s/ Darin Myman | |
| Darin Myman | |
| Chief Executive Officer |
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DatChat Announces Opening of Metaverse Corporate Headquarters and VenVūū Demo Centers
5,000 VenVūū Dynamic NFTs on Sale May 9, 2022
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 12, 2022 -- DatChat, Inc. ("DatChat" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DATS), a metaverse advertising platform, and a communications and social media company that gives users the ability to communicate, share, and post with privacy and screen capture protection, today announced that it will be opening corporate headquarters and VenVūū demo centers in eight metaverses. DatChat also confirmed its 5,000 VenVūū Dynamic Content NFTs will go on sale Monday, May 9, 2022, after previously opening pre-sale registration on March 28.
The Sandbox, Decentraland, Somnium Space, Cryptovoxels, Cornerstone Land, House of Kibaa, TCG World and SuperWorld are the listed metaverses, and of these, Cryptovoxels and Decentraland are currently open, and where DatChat’s VenVūū technology demo centers can be visited. VenVūū is an advertising platform that allows metaverse landowners and brands to connect using DatChat’s proprietary patented and patent pending NFT technology.
“We are excited to have solidified our presence in the Metaverse and believe our occupancy in each of the ‘Big Four’ enables us to become a pioneer in the monetization of metaverse parcels and NFTs,” said DatChat CEO Darin Myman. “The technology demo centers in both Cryptovoxels and Decentraland are currently open for viewing our VenVūū platform technology.”
With pre-sale registration open now, the VenVūū Dynamic NFTs will officially go on sale Monday, May 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The 5,000 Gen 0 NFTs will be listed for 0.2 ETH, or approximately $600. Gen 0 will entitle owners to lifetime rights to exclusive premium ad campaigns that pay higher rates, generate more revenue, and lifetime upgrades of the technology.
To pre-register and learn more, visit VenVūū.io.
About DatChat, Inc.
DatChat Inc. is a blockchain-enabled cybersecurity, metaverse advertising platform and social media Company. DatChat’s Messenger & Private Social Network via application presents technology that allows users to change how long their messages can be viewed before or after users send them, prevents screenshots, and hides encrypted photos in plain sight on camera rolls. The Company’s patented technology offers users a traditional texting experience while providing control and security for their messages. The Company continues to innovate and implement strategic initiatives to increase the adoption of blockchain technology and advance its Social Network+ and Metaverse initiatives. For more information, please visit datchat.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking
statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contacts:
Investor Relations contact:
Alex Thompson
Gateway Group, Inc.
(949) 574-3860
DATS@gatewayir.com
Press contact:
Zach Kadletz
Gateway Group, Inc.
(949) 574-3860
DATS@gatewayir.com