Investor FAQ
Common questions from investors about Skyocean’s model, risk management, and value proposition.
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About Skyocean
What is Skyocean?
Skyocean is an international trading company with over 15 years of experience and presence across multiple countries. We created a dedicated crypto branch to democratize the export trading and commodities industry through a Web3 marketplace platform, combining blockchain technology with a Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) for supply chain management.
What is Skyocean’s mission?
Our mission is twofold:
- Expand investment access to regular people who have historically been excluded from trade finance
- Provide fair entry to the trading business for smaller merchants in developing and emerging markets
The Problem We Solve
What problem does Skyocean address?
The export trading and commodities industry faces several systemic issues:
- Corporate dominance: The industry is monopolized by large corporations, making it challenging for average users to participate
- High barriers to entry: Traditional trade finance requires $100K+ minimums and industry connections
- Obsolete banking system: Biased and outdated systems prevent small merchants from competing
- Lack of trust and accessibility: Limited transparency makes global trade inaccessible to most
Risk Mitigation
How do you mitigate non-payment risk in emerging markets?
We employ multiple layers of protection:
| Risk Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Self-consigned commodities | Skyocean retains title to goods until payment is received |
| Pre-payment requirements | Required for hard-to-resell or specialty commodities |
| First entry-level merchants | We work with new merchants on smaller initial transactions |
| NGO-vetted SMEs | Partner merchants are sourced and vetted through trusted NGO networks |
| Escrow smart contracts | Funds released only upon milestone verification |
| Commodity selection | Focus on high-demand, globally tradeable goods (grains, sugar, gold, metals, oils, meats) |
Why self-consignment?
By keeping commodities self-consigned until payment, Skyocean maintains ownership and control. If a buyer defaults, we retain the goods and can redirect them to another buyer. This eliminates the most common risk in emerging market trade.
Why Tokens vs Traditional Trade Finance
Why should I invest in tokens instead of direct trade finance?
| Aspect | Traditional Trade Finance | Skyocean (SKYT) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $100K+ | Low barriers via SKYT tokens |
| Transparency | Limited visibility | Full on-chain tracking |
| Liquidity | Locked for months, uncertain | Known settlement dates |
| Fees | Multiple intermediaries | Direct participation, lower fees |
| Access | Industry connections required | Open to all token holders |
| Verification | Manual, trust-based | DKG + smart contracts |
| Cargo Ownership | Transferred at shipment | Self-consigned until paid |
| Diversification | Single large deals | Spread across multiple trades |
| Platform Upside | None | Token appreciation potential |
What makes Skyocean self-sustainable?
Unlike many crypto projects, Skyocean is backed by real trading activities from Phase 1. Revenue comes from actual commodity transactions (purchase and sale of tangible products), making the project self-sustaining from the start.
SKYT Token Benefits
What can SKYT token holders do?
- Profit sharing: Share in profits generated by global trading activities
- Direct participation: Invest directly in commodity trades and earn returns
- Governance: Vote on project direction and key decisions
- Priority access: Priority and payment flexibility for commodities
- Buyback program: 10-30% of company earnings distributed through token buybacks
- Loyalty programs: Discounts and incentives for active participants
Token Sale Details
What are the token sale prices?
| Round | Price per Token |
|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | $0.08 |
| Seed | $0.12 |
| Private | $0.17 |
| Public | $0.20 |
Total Supply: 500 million SKYT tokens
How will funds be used?
- Pilot program initiation and trading activities
- Merchant onboarding and blockchain training
- Marketing and community engagement
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Platform development and DKG integration
The Retail Access Opportunity
What makes this different from existing trade finance?
We’re creating the first retail trade finance platform with direct control of the supply chain—think of it as the “Robinhood of trade finance.”
Current market reality:
- $100K+ minimum investments
- Requires industry connections and relationships
- Closed to individual investors
- Existing blockchain trade finance uses technology for efficiency, not transparency
Skyocean difference:
- Lower barriers through tokenization
- Accessible to anyone with SKYT tokens
- Direct supply chain control with full transparency (not just blockchain for efficiency)
- Creating a new market category, not competing with institutional players
Why Blockchain in Trade?
What are the benefits of blockchain in commodities trading?
- Decentralization: Removes single points of failure and bias
- Lower costs: Eliminates intermediary fees
- Speed and efficiency: Faster settlement and documentation
- Transparency and traceability: Every step recorded on-chain
- Security: Enhanced fraud prevention through immutable records
- Compliance: Simplified regulatory reporting
- Financing access: Opens new capital sources for SMEs
Pilot Programme
What is the current status?
- Funding phase: Pre-seed round (active)
- Trade corridors: USA-EU-Ghana (currently negotiating additional countries)
- SME partners: Sourced through trusted NGO networks
- MVP: Live at edge.skyocean.io
- Full commercial operations: At public sales
How will merchants be onboarded?
We use existing vendor networks and incentivize adoption through:
- Trade discounts (buy and sell agreements)
- Free blockchain training and capacitation
- Token bonus incentives for participation
- Targeted marketing programs
Regulatory and Compliance
Is Skyocean compliant with regulations?
Yes. We are committed to full regulatory compliance:
- MiCA-aligned: Following EU Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation
- Regulatory scrutiny: Subject to and fulfilling all requirements
- Independent audits: Periodic financial audits for transparency
- KYC/AML: Integration where applicable
Will SKYT be listed on exchanges?
It is our goal to list SKYT on major exchanges (both DEX and CEX). We comply with all audit, security, and transparency requirements to achieve this.
Team and Experience
What is the team’s background?
- Trading experience: 15+ years in export trading with international presence
- Blockchain team: Talented developers in partnership with leading institutions
- Advisory: Industry experts providing strategic guidance
Getting Started
Ready to participate?
- View the Investment Deck: skyocean.io/investment
- Book a call: Calendly
- Contact: [email protected]
- Try the MVP: edge.skyocean.io
This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Skyocean intends to operate in full compliance with applicable regulations.