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Investor Strategy

Executive Summary​

The DIG Network is raising $5 million to become the foundational infrastructure layer for all DeFi frontends across every blockchain. By combining decentralized storage with a commercial platform (DIGHub), we're positioning Chia Network as the L1 king of DeFi infrastructure.

Investment Highlights​

  • $250,000 Minimum Investment Per Vault - Each vault represents a significant stake in the network's future, ensuring committed partners who understand the long-term vision of decentralized infrastructure

  • 1.875% of Total DIG Supply Per Vault (375,000 tokens) - A meaningful ownership percentage that provides substantial upside while maintaining broad distribution across multiple investors

  • 15-Year Linear Vesting Schedule - Designed to prevent market manipulation and ensure investor interests remain aligned with network growth throughout the entire lifecycle of the protocol

  • 30% of Total Supply Allocated to Investors - The largest single allocation recognizes the critical role of early capital in bootstrapping network effects and achieving market dominance

  • Immutable Smart Contract Distribution - Vaults are controlled by Chialisp contracts with no admin keys, providing investors with cryptographic guarantees that terms cannot be changed

  • Cross-Chain DeFi Market Opportunity - Unlike single-chain plays, DIG captures value from every blockchain ecosystem, positioning investors to benefit from the entire DeFi market's growth

The Opportunity​

The Problem​

Every DeFi protocol faces the same critical vulnerability:

  • Centralized Frontends Create Single Points of Failure - Despite billions locked in "decentralized" protocols, users typically access them through centralized websites hosted on AWS or Vercel, creating an ironic centralization bottleneck

  • Domain Seizures Can Instantly Kill User Access - Regulatory actions have already taken down DeFi frontends (Tornado Cash), leaving users unable to interact with their funds despite the smart contracts remaining operational

  • IPFS Limitations Make True Decentralization Impractical - While IPFS exists, its poor performance, complex deployment, and lack of economic incentives have prevented meaningful adoption by major DeFi protocols

  • No Easy Solution Exists for Developers - Current alternatives require deep technical knowledge, offer poor user experience, or lack the reliability needed for production DeFi applications handling billions in value

Our Solution​

DIG Network: A decentralized storage layer purpose-built for DeFi frontends DIGHub: The "Decentralized Vercel" making deployment as simple as:

$ dighub deploy
✓ Building application...
✓ Creating capsules...
✓ Publishing to DIG Network...
✓ Your DeFi app is now unstoppable!

Access at: hub.dig.net

Market Opportunity​

Total Addressable Market​

DeFi Total Value Locked (All Chains): $50B+
Number of DeFi Protocols: 3,000+
Average Frontend Hosting Cost: $10K-50K/year

TAM = $30M-150M annually

Market Flow Architecture​

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        DeFi Markets (All Chains)                  │
├─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬───────────┤
│  Ethereum   │   Solana    │  Arbitrum   │    Base     │  Others   │
│  DeFi Apps  │  DeFi Apps  │  DeFi Apps  │  DeFi Apps  │ DeFi Apps │
│   ($30B+)   │   ($8B+)    │   ($5B+)    │   ($2B+)    │  ($5B+)   │
└──────┬──────┴──────┬──────┴──────┬──────┴──────┬──────┴─────┬─────┘
       │             │             │             │            │
       └─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴────────────┘
                                  │
                                  ▼
                    ┌───────────────────────────┐
                    │       DIGHub Platform     │
                    │  "Decentralized Vercel"   │
                    │   One-Click Deployment    │
                    └─────────────┬─────────────┘
                                  │
                                  ▼
                    ┌───────────────────────────┐
                    │      DIG Network          │
                    │  Decentralized Storage    │
                    │   Powered by Chia L1      │
                    └─────────────┬─────────────┘
                                  │
                                  ▼
                    ┌───────────────────────────┐
                    │      CHIA NETWORK         │
                    │   "The L1 King of DeFi"   │
                    │    Infrastructure Layer   │
                    └───────────────────────────┘

Key Insight: Every DeFi app that uses DIG drives value to Chia Network

Target Segments​

  1. Immediate Market - Chia DeFi Ecosystem

    • Existing Chia DeFi protocols need decentralized frontends immediately
    • Natural early adopters with aligned incentives
    • Estimated 20+ protocols ready to integrate

  2. Primary Expansion - Ethereum DeFi Protocols

    • Largest DeFi market with $30B+ TVL
    • Regulatory pressure driving demand for censorship resistance
    • Target top 100 protocols for initial outreach

  3. Secondary Markets - Solana, Arbitrum, Base, etc.

    • Fast-growing L2s and alt-L1s with combined $15B+ TVL
    • Developer-friendly communities open to innovation
    • Cross-chain narrative resonates strongly

  4. Ultimate Vision - Every DeFi Frontend, Everywhere

    • Become the default infrastructure for all decentralized applications
    • Expand beyond DeFi to NFT marketplaces, DAOs, and Web3 apps
    • Position Chia as the security layer for all blockchain frontends

Business Model​

DIGHub Revenue Streams​

Revenue SourceDescriptionPricing Model
Deployment FeesOne-click DeFi hosting with automatic scaling, global CDN, and 99.99% uptime SLA$99-999/month
Enterprise SupportWhite-glove service including custom integrations, dedicated support engineers, and priority feature development$10K-100K/year
Handle PremiumPremium .dig domains (3-4 character names) command higher prices due to scarcity and branding valueMarket-based
API ServicesDeveloper tools for programmatic deployment, analytics, monitoring, and automated testingUsage-based
Browser PartnershipsRevenue sharing with crypto-native browsers for native .dig resolution and wallet integrationRevenue share

Network Effects​

More DeFi Projects → More DIG Demand → Higher Token Value
        ↓                                      ↓
More Developers ← Better Infrastructure ← More Investment

Funding Goals​

Our development milestones are directly tied to vault sales, ensuring transparent use of investor funds and measurable progress toward network launch:

1 Vault Sold ($250,000) - Core Team Expansion​

  • 3 Full-Time Developers - Expand from solo development to a dedicated core team of experienced blockchain engineers
  • Fully Functional Testnet - Complete implementation of all core protocol features including proof-of-work witness mining, storage validation, and reward distribution
  • Timeline: Testnet deployment within 12 months of funding

2 Vaults Sold ($500,000) - Commercial Platform Development​

  • DIGHub Day-1 Launch - Begin development of the commercial hosting platform to provide immediate value and revenue generation upon mainnet launch
  • Developer Experience Focus - Create the seamless deployment tools that will differentiate DIG from existing decentralized storage solutions
  • Market Readiness: Protocol + platform ready for immediate commercial adoption

5 Vaults Sold ($1.25M) - Business Entity Formation​

  • DIG Network, Inc. - Establish formal corporate structure to drive enterprise adoption and partnership development
  • Business Development Infrastructure - Hire dedicated BD team to secure partnerships with major DeFi protocols and institutional users
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the protocol meets all necessary regulatory requirements for mainstream adoption

All 20 Vaults Sold ($5M) - Market Leadership Position​

  • Enterprise-Grade UX - Achieve user experience parity with Vercel and other centralized platforms while maintaining full decentralization
  • IPFS Competition - Position DIG as the superior alternative to IPFS with better performance, reliability, and developer experience
  • Cross-Chain Expansion - Onboard DeFi applications from Ethereum, Solana, and other major blockchain ecosystems to establish DIG as the universal frontend infrastructure layer

Investment Structure​

Token Allocation​

Investor Allocation: 7,500,000 DIG (30% of total supply)
Number of Vaults: 20
Tokens per Vault: 375,000 DIG
Price per Vault: $250,000 USDC
Vesting Period: 15 years linear

Anti-Dump Mechanism​

The 15-year linear vesting ensures:

  • Aligned Incentives with Long-Term Success - Investors receive tokens at the same rate as protocol rewards are distributed, ensuring everyone benefits proportionally as the network grows rather than from short-term speculation

  • Proportional Access to Circulating Supply - Your percentage of available tokens remains constant throughout the vesting period, preventing dilution and maintaining fair representation in the token economy

  • No Market Manipulation from Large Unlocks - Unlike typical vesting cliffs that create selling pressure, our linear model releases approximately 68.5 DIG daily per vault, easily absorbed by natural market demand

  • Sustainable Growth for All Stakeholders - This structure protects both investors and users from volatility while incentivizing patient capital that understands infrastructure plays require time to reach full potential

Investment Process​

  1. Review investment documentation
  2. KYC/AML verification for accredited investors
  3. Receive Chia offer file(s)
  4. Accept offer with 250,000 USDC
  5. Automatic vault ownership transfer
  6. Begin receiving linear DIG stream

Use of Funds​

Capital Allocation​

Protocol Development    40% ████████████████████████████████
DIGHub Development     30%  ████████████████████████
Business Development   15%  ████████████
Marketing & Growth     10%  ████████
Legal & Compliance      5%  ██

Key Initiatives​

Protocol Development (40% - $2M)

  • Core Infrastructure Improvements - Enhance the DIG Network's performance to handle millions of requests per second, ensuring DeFi applications experience zero downtime
  • Security Audits and Testing - Partner with leading blockchain security firms to audit all smart contracts and establish a bug bounty program to maintain the highest security standards
  • Performance Optimization - Implement advanced caching strategies and global content delivery to achieve sub-100ms response times worldwide
  • Developer Tools - Create comprehensive SDKs, documentation, and integration guides to reduce deployment time from days to minutes

DIGHub Platform (30% - $1.5M)

  • User Interface Development - Build an intuitive dashboard where developers can manage deployments, monitor performance, and configure custom domains without blockchain knowledge
  • Backend Infrastructure - Develop robust APIs that abstract blockchain complexity while maintaining decentralization benefits
  • CI/CD Integrations - Create plugins for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and other popular platforms enabling automatic deployments on code commits
  • Enterprise Features - Implement team management, role-based access control, and SLA guarantees for institutional clients

Business Development (15% - $750K)

  • DeFi Protocol Partnerships - Secure commitments from top 50 DeFi protocols to migrate their frontends, creating immediate network effects and validation
  • Browser Integrations - Partner with Brave, Opera, and other crypto-native browsers to support .dig domains natively, reaching 100M+ users
  • Enterprise Sales Team - Hire experienced B2B sales professionals from Vercel, Netlify, and AWS to penetrate traditional finance exploring DeFi
  • Strategic Alliances - Form partnerships with major L1/L2 foundations to become their recommended frontend infrastructure provider

Competitive Advantages​

Technology Moat​

  1. First-Mover in Decentralized DeFi Hosting - By solving the frontend problem before competitors, DIG captures the critical early adopters who become evangelists, creating a compounding advantage as each new user makes the network more valuable

  2. Chia's Security Provides Unmatched Reliability - Built on the most decentralized blockchain by node count (100,000+) and the most energy-efficient consensus mechanism, providing enterprise-grade reliability without environmental concerns

  3. Patent-Pending Innovations in Storage Proofs - Our novel Proof of Living Storage system creates a technical barrier that would take competitors years to replicate, even with unlimited resources

  4. Network Effects Create Defensive Barriers - Each new DeFi protocol increases the value for all participants: more content drives more storage providers, which improves performance, attracting more protocols in a virtuous cycle

Market Position​

CompetitorDeCentralizedEasy DeployCross-ChainCensorship Resistant
Vercel❌✅✅❌
IPFS✅❌✅⚠️
Arweave✅❌❌✅
DIG/DIGHub✅✅✅✅

Financial Projections​

DIGHub Revenue Projections​

YearDeFi ProjectsAvg Revenue/ProjectAnnual Revenue
150$2,000$100,000
2250$5,000$1,250,000
31,000$8,000$8,000,000
42,500$10,000$25,000,000
55,000$12,000$60,000,000

Token Value Drivers​

  • Utility Demand from Handle Registrations - Every DeFi project needs a .dig domain, creating constant buy pressure as the addressable market of 3,000+ protocols migrates to decentralized hosting

  • Staking Requirements for Storage Providers - DIG Nodes must stake tokens for each unit of storage they provide, locking supply as network usage grows and creating natural scarcity

  • DIGHub Integration Driving Adoption - The commercial platform accepts only DIG tokens for premium features, forcing even non-crypto native users to acquire tokens and join the ecosystem

  • Supply Constraints from 15-Year Emission - With only 6.7% of tokens circulating in year one and linear release thereafter, supply remains scarce relative to growing demand

  • Network Growth Creating Scarcity - As more content requires storage and validation, the fixed token supply must service an exponentially growing network, driving value through pure supply and demand dynamics

Risk Factors​

Mitigation Strategies​

RiskImpactMitigation
Regulatory uncertaintyMediumProactive compliance, legal counsel
Technical challengesLowExperienced team, proven architecture
Market adoptionMediumStrong partnerships, easy onboarding
CompetitionLowFirst-mover advantage, network effects

Investment Terms​

Vault Specifications​

Vault Parameters {
    Total Vaults: 20
    Price per Vault: 250,000 USDC
    Tokens per Vault: 375,000 DIG
    Vesting Period: 15 years
    Vesting Type: Linear daily
    Transfer Rights: Full after purchase
    No lockup on vested tokens
}

Investor Rights​

  • Full Ownership of Vault Contract - Upon accepting the offer file, investors receive complete control of their vault with no ability for the team to modify terms, freeze assets, or interfere with token streaming

  • Transferable Vault NFT - Vaults are represented as NFTs on Chia, enabling investors to sell their entire position on secondary markets or use as collateral in DeFi protocols

  • No Restrictions on Vested Tokens - Unlike traditional vesting with transfer restrictions, investors can immediately use, stake, or sell any tokens that have vested to their vault

  • Proportional Governance Rights (Future DAO) - When Chia implements DAO primitives, vault holders will receive voting power proportional to their token holdings, influencing protocol development

  • Information Rights via Public Blockchain - All protocol metrics, treasury balances, and token distributions are transparent on-chain, providing real-time visibility without relying on company reports

Why Invest Now​

Unique Opportunity​

  1. Ground Floor of DeFi Infrastructure Revolution - Similar to investing in AWS before cloud computing became standard, DIG represents the foundational layer that will power all decentralized applications

  2. Protected Downside via Linear Vesting - The 15-year vesting acts as a natural hedge, ensuring you always maintain your proportional share of the network regardless of short-term market volatility

  3. Massive Upside from Cross-Chain Adoption - Unlike single-chain investments, every blockchain that adopts decentralized frontends drives value to DIG, creating multiple expansion vectors

  4. Strategic Position in Chia Ecosystem - As Chia emerges as the green, enterprise-friendly blockchain, early DIG investors benefit from being the critical infrastructure layer for its growth

  5. First Institutional DeFi Infrastructure Play - While VCs chase the next trading protocol, DIG offers exposure to the entire DeFi sector through essential infrastructure every protocol needs

Time-Sensitive Factors​

  • Limited Vaults - Only 20 Available - With just 20 vaults representing 30% of total supply, scarcity is real; once allocated, the only access will be through secondary markets at likely significant premiums

  • Market Timing - DeFi Seeking Decentralization - Recent regulatory actions against DeFi frontends have created urgent demand for our solution, with protocols actively searching for alternatives right now

  • Competitive Landscape - First-Mover Critical - While others debate solutions, we're ready to deploy; the first platform to achieve network effects in this space will likely dominate permanently

  • Technical Readiness - Infrastructure Complete - Unlike typical crypto raises promising future development, our core protocol is live and proven, requiring only growth capital to capture the market

Next Steps​

For Interested Investors​

  1. Schedule a detailed presentation
  2. Review technical documentation
  3. Complete accreditation verification
  4. Select number of vaults (1-20)
  5. Execute investment via Chia offers

Timeline​

  • Offering Period: 90 days from launch
  • First Close: 30 days (minimum $1M)
  • Final Close: 90 days or fully subscribed
  • Vault Activation: Once Token is deployed, Immediate upon offer acceptance

Appendix: Technical Details​

Chia Offer Mechanism​

The investment process uses Chia's native offer files:

  1. Cryptographically signed exchange proposals
  2. Atomic swap of USDC for vault ownership
  3. No intermediary or escrow required
  4. Instant, trustless execution

Vault Contract Security​

  • Audited by leading Chialisp experts
  • Immutable vesting schedule
  • No admin keys or backdoors
  • Fully transparent on-chain

Token Economics​

For detailed tokenomics, see Token Model

This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities. Investment opportunities are available only to accredited investors in jurisdictions where permitted by law.