Last Summer, we developed an initial company roadmap that was contingent on many variables such as resourcing, governance, and the current state of the market. At the time, our visibility into company fundraising was limited. Fast forward seven months later, we have a clearer forecast of the funds we will be able to attain through our tokensale in March. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to share our updated roadmap with you.

Summer 2017

Market Research, Feasibility Analysis, Business Planning

Our founder, Damon Nam, started Coinvest with one simple mission: To democratize cryptocurrencies and bring them to the masses. In an effort to solve this problem, he worked with team members Byron Levels and Kevin Huynh, in researching, planning, and architecting the Coinvest platform and business model.

Our founder, Damon Nam, started Coinvest with one simple mission: To democratize cryptocurrencies and bring them to the masses. In an effort to solve this problem, he worked with team members Byron Levels and Kevin Huynh, in researching, planning, and architecting the Coinvest platform and business model. Legal Diligence and Company Incorporation

Coinvest has been legally registered in Texas, as Coinvest Labs LLC, since Summer 2017. We decided to re-incoporate in the state of Nevada in December, given its blockchain friendly regulation. More details on this can be found on our blog update here.

Fall 2017

Initial Protocol Architect, Design, and Development

Robert Forster and Dexaran Derat lead the Coinvest’s blockchain engineering efforts. Robert is a strong solidity developer who has developed smart contracts for other leading blockchain companies. Meanwhile, Dexaran is the creator of the proposed ERC223 standard, which is currently under review by the Ethereum community, as a new BIP standard for the Ethereum protocol. Both have been integral in the architecture and development of the COIN protocol.

Robert Forster and Dexaran Derat lead the Coinvest’s blockchain engineering efforts. Robert is a strong solidity developer who has developed smart contracts for other leading blockchain companies. Meanwhile, Dexaran is the creator of the proposed ERC223 standard, which is currently under review by the Ethereum community, as a new BIP standard for the Ethereum protocol. Both have been integral in the architecture and development of the COIN protocol. Investment Smart Contract Release

We have developed our MVP token and smart contracts which are available on GitHub at: https://github.com/CoinvestHQ/COIN

Our Ropsten test network Investment contract address is: 0x2e6d78558b6287f0f3fadc4814550f55234aac2f.

Winter 2017

Tokensale Smart Contract Audits and Website Penetration Testing

Security is a top priority for us at Coinvest. We have partnered with Hosho group, one of the leading blockchain security firms in the industry, to aid us in securing our smart contracts and website.

Security is a top priority for us at Coinvest. We have partnered with Hosho group, one of the leading blockchain security firms in the industry, to aid us in securing our smart contracts and website. Platform Beta Testing on TestNet

We previously released our smart contracts on TestNet in November. However, testing is limited to direct interaction with the smart contracts using an ABI / JSON interface. Prior to our tokensale, Coinvest will release a demo with a full frontend UI that enables non-technical users to execute buy and sell orders while viewing the transaction on the blockchain.

We previously released our smart contracts on TestNet in November. However, testing is limited to direct interaction with the smart contracts using an ABI / JSON interface. Prior to our tokensale, Coinvest will release a demo with a full frontend UI that enables non-technical users to execute buy and sell orders while viewing the transaction on the blockchain. United States Securities Exchange Commission Securities Filing

As mentioned in our legal update, we’ve decided to proactively file COIN token as a security, to protect our users and overall business for both current and future regulation.

March

Tokensale and Token Distribution

The Coinvest tokensale will commence on March 9th. Tokens will be distributed immediately upon contribution by the Coinvest tokensale smart contract.

The Coinvest tokensale will commence on March 9th. Tokens will be distributed immediately upon contribution by the Coinvest tokensale smart contract. Public Platform Beta Testing on TestNet

While we have already deployed our beta smart contracts for testing, Coinvest will be releasing an updated beta with full UI support for feedback and testing.

While we have already deployed our beta smart contracts for testing, Coinvest will be releasing an updated beta with full UI support for feedback and testing. Money Transmitter Licenses (Ongoing)

In order to accept fiat currency and enable the direct purchase of COIN on the Coinvest platform in the future, regulators require the acquisition of money transmitter licenses, at a state-by-state level, in the United States. Coinvest has insight on the necessary steps to accomplish this and will begin the process to execute it accordingly.

In order to accept fiat currency and enable the direct purchase of COIN on the Coinvest platform in the future, regulators require the acquisition of money transmitter licenses, at a state-by-state level, in the United States. Coinvest has insight on the necessary steps to accomplish this and will begin the process to execute it accordingly. Hardware Wallet Development

Our users have requested a cold wallet solution, to offer a full end-to-end experience within the Coinvest ecosystem, that is more secure than current online alternatives. To achieve this, Coinvest has partnered with a leading hardware firm to bring to market an elegant and simple hardware solution.

Q2

Exchange Listings

Being listed on exchanges is a high priority for us. Our strategy is to be listed on as many reputable exchanges as possible, in order to reach and give access to a global audience of investors / users. We recognize that the value of COIN increases exponentially as more people have access to buy, use, and sell it.

Being listed on exchanges is a high priority for us. Our strategy is to be listed on as many reputable exchanges as possible, in order to reach and give access to a global audience of investors / users. We recognize that the value of COIN increases exponentially as more people have access to buy, use, and sell it. Investment Smart Contract Audits

Given the importance and potential holdings of our reserves, Coinvest will leverage the security auditing expertise of Hosho Group and Quantstamp for multiple security audits of the COIN protocol and smart contracts, prior to public release.

Given the importance and potential holdings of our reserves, Coinvest will leverage the security auditing expertise of Hosho Group and Quantstamp for multiple security audits of the COIN protocol and smart contracts, prior to public release. Platform Launch

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😃🍾🎉🎊😃 Wall Street NYC Office Opening

NYC is the financial capital of the world. It’s home to some of the largest financial institutions in the world. Additionally, home to two of our advisors and our legal counsel Olshan Frome Wolosky. To achieve our vision, we clearly understand that it’s imperative to operate in this hub to grow and scale with current financial institutions and the increasing network of finance and blockchain players in the area.

Q3

50+ Token Support

The Coinvest beta will have support for the top 10 coins including BTC, ETH, BCH, XRP, etc. Upon launch, we will work with the community and add coins per demand. Our goal is to list anywhere from 50–250 coins in 2018. Our strategy is to offer a mix of quality and quantity. We want to support all of the high performing assets but also be flexible enough to accommodate user interest for a large number of other coins on the market as well. 😱

The Coinvest beta will have support for the top 10 coins including BTC, ETH, BCH, XRP, etc. Upon launch, we will work with the community and add coins per demand. Our goal is to list anywhere from 50–250 coins in 2018. Our strategy is to offer a mix of quality and quantity. We want to support all of the high performing assets but also be flexible enough to accommodate user interest for a large number of other coins on the market as well. 😱 Exchange Beta Testing

While the Coinvest platform and wallet will already support the exchange of cryptonized assets between one another (using our partner Changelly), the Coinvest exchange will support the purchase of COIN token directly from our website, using fiat currencies. Coinvest will launch an initial version of this functionality for testing.

While the Coinvest platform and wallet will already support the exchange of cryptonized assets between one another (using our partner Changelly), the Coinvest exchange will support the purchase of COIN token directly from our website, using fiat currencies. Coinvest will launch an initial version of this functionality for testing. Mobile Beta Testing

Our focus through 2017 will be developing the underlying Coinvest foundation (smart contracts, protocol, etc.) and web front-end to ensure the platform is rock solid. Once that is in place, we’ll build upon this foundation to support other platforms / devices. Some companies take an all-inclusive approach to software development and support many platforms and devices starting day one. In our experience, we found that to take longer, increase costs significantly, and inherits risk. For example, one simple platform update must be reflected across all supported platforms. At Coinvest, we believe in simplicity / focus and those values are reflected in every aspect of our business including development.

Q4

Debit Card Support

The Coinvest debit account enables users to spend their cryptonized asset holdings directly from their wallet, or a physical Coinvest debit card, in over 200 countries and 36 million online merchants. Any merchant that accepts debit cards will support this feature. Initially, debit account functionality will be supported through a partnership with a provider such as Token, TenX, or Monaco. Over time, it is the company’s goal to provide this independently (with a bank license and card issuance partnerships with major credit card companies such as Visa).

The Coinvest debit account enables users to spend their cryptonized asset holdings directly from their wallet, or a physical Coinvest debit card, in over 200 countries and 36 million online merchants. Any merchant that accepts debit cards will support this feature. Initially, debit account functionality will be supported through a partnership with a provider such as Token, TenX, or Monaco. Over time, it is the company’s goal to provide this independently (with a bank license and card issuance partnerships with major credit card companies such as Visa). Wallet API Beta Testing

The Coinvest Wallet API is specifically designed for wallet integration directly into the Coinvest trading platform, so users can trade cryptocurrencies directly from third-party wallets using COIN.

The Coinvest Wallet API is specifically designed for wallet integration directly into the Coinvest trading platform, so users can trade cryptocurrencies directly from third-party wallets using COIN. 100+ Token Support

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H1 2019

New Trading Option Support (ETF’s, Futures, etc.)

New Decentralized Tools

H2 2019

Obtain Banking License

Exchange Launch

Developer Community Program Launch

Hardware Wallet Launch

Please note that the vision of Coinvest is not limited to what has been expressed in our whitepaper. In order to operate our long-term debit card strategy, our company must acquire a banking license. A banking license also opens a bevy of financial instruments and opportunities that will increase Coinvest revenue including services such as P2P payments, escrow, lending, etc. Meanwhile, we will continue to create decentralized tools, using blockchain technology, to power these solutions.

Coinvest will look much differently 2, 5, 10 years from now. Unlike many other businesses in this space, our vision is not linear. Initially, we aspire to become a single destination for investing in cryptocurrencies. But ultimately, our goal is to become a leading FinTech institution that creates decentralized tools to help users in all finance and investment related scenarios. In other words…

The world’s leading company that offers a portfolio of “banking and investment” services through decentralized tools.

For more information, please visit our website. Should you have any questions, please reach out to us on our Discord.