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GigaStar's Secondary Market is Planned for Q4 Of 2025

Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) digitally represent revenue-sharing rights to a percentage of a YouTube channel's future AdSense revenue. Investment offerings are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss of your entire investment. There is no guarantee of an active or liquid secondary market and investments are subject to market risk and will fluctuate in value. Investors may not be able to find a buyer, or the sale price could be much lower than the amount invested. GigaStar Securities LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. Secondary trading is conducted via GigaStar Securities’ SEC registered ATS. The ATS will only trade Digital Asset Securities. This communication is provided for information purposes only. GigaStar Securities does not make any recommendations or offer investment advice.

What is a Secondary Marketplace?

A secondary marketplace is a financial market where investors buy and sell securities issued by a company.

It’s where ownership changes hands between Investors, rather than directly from the original source or issuer. For example, when you buy securities from another investor (not from the company), you're trading in a secondary market. GigaStar’s secondary market is facilitated by a Digital Assets Securities ATS (Alternative Trading System).

Secondary Market Features

Key features of GigaStar’s secondary market ATS include

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Access to the Creator Economy

Allows Investors to participate in the multi-billion-dollar Creator Economy.

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Unique Investment

The only venue where you can access Channel Revenue Token (CRTs) representing revenue-sharing securities in YouTube channels.

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Flexible Payment Options

Investors have the flexibility to purchase CRTs with USD or USDC.

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Regulation

Registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA.

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Electronic Trading

Operates through a technology platform, enabling efficient trade execution.

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Potential Price Discovery

Provides a venue for potential price discovery and trading for Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs).

Secondary Market Benefits

GigaStar’s secondary market can create opportunities for Creators and Investors.

✅ Liquidity: Investors can sell their CRTs, unlocking cash after a 12-month holding period.

✅ Price Discovery: The secondary market allows for transparent pricing, letting Investors buy and sell based on market demand.

✅ Increased Access: More Investors can participate, including those who may not have been part of the initial offering.

✅ Portfolio Diversification: An alternative to traditional equity investments, CRTs may provide potential portfolio diversification.

✅ Public Exposure: CRTs trading in the secondary market may help create added name recognition for the Issuer.

*Note that there is no guarantee that any Creator will participate in the secondary market.

The Big Picture: A Full Investor Ecosystem

GigaStar’s secondary market is a component of our vision for an end-to-end investing ecosystem.

This vision is one where individual or institutional investors can participate in the Creator Economy through the crowdfunding primary market, and, after a 12-month holding period required under Reg CF, can sell their securities in the secondary market, where other investors can buy the securities and also participate in the Creator Economy.

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FAQs

What is a secondary market?

A secondary market is a financial market where investors buy and sell securities that have already been issued.

What is a Digital Assets Securities ATS?

A Digital Assets Securities ATS is a non-exchange trading platform that facilitates the electronic buying and selling of securities, typically using advanced digital technologies such as blockchain. Unlike stock exchanges, an ATS operates in a different regulatory framework while still being overseen by financial authorities such as the SEC.

Can I sell or trade my Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) in the secondary market?

After a 12-month holding period, if there is a secondary market for CRTs trading as digital assets, you may trade or sell your CRTs. The SEC's Regulation Crowdfunding rules mandate a one-year restricted period where securities cannot generally be sold or traded. There is no guarantee of an active or liquid secondary market once GigaStar’s secondary market launches.

Are Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) Cryptocurrency?

No, CRTs are a digital token but not a cryptocurrency. They represent an investor's share in a YouTube channel's future AdSense revenue. CRTs facilitate blockchain-based distribution of revenue using the USDC stablecoin or directly to a bank account. They also grant access to the Channel’s GigaStar Discord and other potential benefits. GigaStar has received approval by the SEC to create a secondary market for CRTs, allowing investors to sell their revenue-sharing interests. The value of CRTs depends primarily on the underlying revenue interests and can fluctuate based on the channel's performance and external market factors.

What are the risks involved in trading revenue share securities?

Investment offerings are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss of your entire investment. There is no guarantee of an active or liquid secondary market and investments are subject to market risk and will fluctuate in value. Investors may not be able to find a buyer, or the sale price could be much lower than the amount invested.

Please see offering documents and full Issuer description for a detailed list of potential risks.

Are the perks included with a CRT transferable in the secondary market?

Perks may or may not be transferable. The transferability of perks that are included with a CRT is at the discretion of the Creator and should be outlined in the perks section of primary market offerings.

What is liquidity?

Liquidity refers to how easily an asset can be quickly converted into cash without significantly affecting its market price. Highly liquid assets can be sold quickly at their current value, while illiquid assets may take more time to sell or may require accepting a discount in price. In short, liquidity is crucial for investors and businesses because it provides flexibility in managing financial assets and obligations.

How will GigaStar’s secondary market create liquidity?

GigaStar’s secondary market may create liquidity by providing a Digital Assets Securities ATS platform where previously issued revenue share securities (revenue share units which make up Channel Revenue Tokens), can be bought and sold among investors. Key ways it fosters liquidity include:

1. Frequent Trading: Continuous buying and selling of securities allow investors to convert their assets into cash.

2. Potential Price Discovery: The potential high volume of transactions may help determine fair market prices, making it easier for investors to enter and exit positions.

3. Diverse Participants: The presence of a large number of buyers and sellers increases the chances of matching trades efficiently, promoting smoother transactions.

4. Transparency: Available price information and trade data help build trust and encourage participation, further enhancing liquidity.

By enabling efficient, transparent, and frequent trading, GigaStar’s secondary market works to ensure that assets remain easily tradable, thus enhancing market liquidity.

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