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): May 5, 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
(Registrants 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:
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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
Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On May 5, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing a strategic alliance with ZOAN Cornerstone.land. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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 May 5, 2022. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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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: May 10, 2022
Datchat, Inc. | |
/s/ Darin Myman | |
Darin Myman | |
Chief Executive Officer |
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DatChat Announces Strategic Alliance with ZOAN Cornerstone.land for Metaverse Integration
DatChat to Integrate VenVūū NFT Monetization Platform into the ZOAN Cornerstone.land Platform
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 5, 2022 — DatChat, Inc. (DatChat or the Company) (Nasdaq: DATS), a blockchain-enabled cybersecurity, metaverse advertising platform and social media company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance (the Alliance) with ZOAN to integrate its NFT monetization platform into ZOANs Cornerstone.land metaverse. ZOAN is a Web3 platform specializing in hyper realistic MMO openworld experiences with blockchain powered ecosystem including non-fungible token architecture, play-to-earn tokenization and virtual asset royalty streams.
The Alliance establishes a working relationship between DatChats VenVūū platform and ZOANs Cornerstone.land metaverse. The primary objective of the Alliance is to integrate the VenVūū NFT monetization platform into ZOANs Cornerstone.land immersive digital environment. Additionally, both entities are expected to mutually benefit from the cross-promotion of each others platforms and products.
Our Alliance with ZOANs Cornerstone.land presents users in its photorealistic metaverse the unique opportunity to utilize DatChats VenVūū solution and monetize in the platform, said DatChats CEO, Darin Myman.
We are excited to support Datchats VenVūū innovative solution on our platform, which offers additional economic opportunities to our users while adding value to the platform, said ZOANs CEO, Miikka Rosendahl.
To learn more, visit VenVūū.io.
About DatChat, Inc.
DatChat Inc. is a blockchain-enabled cybersecurity, metaverse advertising platform and social media Company. DatChats 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 Companys 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.
About ZOAN
ZOAN is a virtual reality studio focused on photorealistic virtual solutions founded in Helsinki in 2010. We have lived alongside the evolution of the virtual realm unlocking ways to connect the latest technologies with high-quality graphics. During the past 12 years, we have served industry-leading brands, startups, and cultural entities to create immersive, meaningful experiences. Together, we have shaped transcendent experiences surpassing the ordinary by entering the virtual frontier. For more information about ZOAN and Cornerstone.land, visit http://www.zoan.fi. and https://cornerstone.land/.
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 Companys 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