Analysis of Everex ICO – Micro Lending for the Unbanked

This is an analisys of the Everex ICO, to be launched 24/7/2017.

Summary

Project Overview

What does the project do?

Transferring money and gaining access to credit across international borders is still complicated, time consuming and expensive.

Everex focuses on easing the financial inclusion problem by applying blockchain technology for cross-border remittance, online payment, currency exchange and microlending, without the volatility issues of existing, non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies.

Everex has 6 goals in developing its products: scalable, cost-effective, highly –automated, fast, secure, and transparent.

Introductory video (video is 2:13 long):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnzO20cP1Z4

How advanced is the project?

The Everex team has built a total of 5 released products, including Ethplorer and Chainy.

In 2016, Everex conducted a case-study of its remittance system with over 100 Myanmar migrant workers living in Thailand. On average, the users saved an average of 7% in remittance costs and currency-exchange rates when using the Everex capital transfer system.

Everex’s wallet app is available on Android. The web version is available at https://everex.cash/.

Here is a demo video of the Everex transfer wallet (video is 2:05 long):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqB5pCqFMrE

Roadmap

2017 Q3 – OPEN FOR BUSINESS

  • Regulatory Framework Compliance Execution Plan
  • License Application for lending and currency exchange
  • Establish Partnerships with banks and Liquidity Providers
  • Talent Recruitment for Key positions
  • Product Portfolio Roadmap Execution Plan Official Launch of Myanmar, Russia and Thailand Markets

2018 Q1 – PRODUCT/MARKETS

  • Launch of Remittance and Microlending in 3 Asian markets
  • New product features validation and integration
  • Commercialization Campaign of Cryptocash Business growth opportunities in Middle East and Europe
  • Sales and Marketing Campaign Strategy
  • Secure Technical Partnerships

2018 Q2 – PRODUCT/MARKETS EXPANSION

  • Launch New Markets in Middle East
  • Market-Specific Sales and Marketing Campaigns
  • Business growth opportunities in Europe/US, China, India, and SA
  • Establish hardware partnerships
  • Establish easy cash in/out network in selected markets
  • B2B Expansion Strategy

2018 Q4 – BUSINESS GROWTH

  • Launch of key mature and emerging markets
  • Product Portfolio Expansion
    • Crowd Lending
    • Crowd Insurance
    • Cryptocash Crowdfunding
    • Blockchain B2B consulting

What are the tokens used for and how can token holders make money?

EVX serves two main objectives: First, the token is the fuel of an internal reward system of the Everex eco-system. Second, it is part of the governance component of the capital-transfer system.

EVX is used for different functions within the platform:

  • Membership – Proof of EVX ownership will be required to access advanced features, such as immediate on demand credit.
  • Tradable Credit Scores & Collateral – Accumulation of EVX will allow low-rated individuals and small businesses to improve their credit score. Furthermore, EVX will be accepted as collateral, enabling borrowers to access credit at lower interest rates along with other perks.
  • Incentive Mechanism – Loans paid back in time will reward users with an EVX bonus, increasing the credit score, while late payments will entail an EVX levy, lowering it.

In addition, Everex will use 20% of net profits (on the company level) to buy back EVX tokens from holders at market or higher price as a way to success sharing. It won't be done via exchanges but as reverse ICO via smart contract.

The more activities happening in the Everex platform, the more the EVX are being used. As a result, value of EVX should rise.

Team

Based in Thailand, Everex has a team of 9. Everex has extensive experience in Blockchain, having worked in bitcoin/counterparty R&D for a year and Ethereum for over 1 year.

Alexi Lane, CEO & Founder – Fintech entrepreneur, investor and executive with over 15 years of experience in capital markets, financial services, and payments - including high risk load online billing systems. 2 years in blockchain development. Previously worked in Morgan Stanley and Wealth Strategies Group.

Alexander Kakunov, CTO, Co-founder – 15+ years of experience building enterprise level software. Systems Architect and Product Manager, for high-load online Services. In the last 3 years, Alex has focused on the development of Blockchain applications and product development.

Opportunities

  • Experienced team with different successful projects on Ethereum under their belt.
  • The team has already tested their project in the real world with great results.
  • There is a large demand for the services – Everex can help those who are unbanked, especially in the developing countries.
  • Network effect is present for the platform. The more users Everex has, the more valuable the platform is because it would be easier to find borrowers and lenders with different credit profile.
  • Everex will use 20% of its net profit to buy back EVX, which provides another way for the token to appreciate in value.

Concerns

  • Everex is in competition with Omise GO as they are both focused on the unbanked in Southeast Asia. You can find my analysis on Omise Go here.
    • Everex has a more ambitious plan of expanding into mature and emerging markets globally.
    • Omise GO has a head start with funding from both ICO and traditional VC, possibly in adoption too.
    • Omise GO is only a wallet platform, doesn’t do microlending.
    • Omise Go is acquiring another company in the payment space.
  • The tokens won’t be distributed before September 30, which is over 2 months away. As we can see in the crypto world, 2 months is a very long time. The market environment can change significantly by the time the tokens are distributed.

Conclusion

Overall, I dislike the ICO for flipping but like its long-term potential. My thoughts on buying the tokens for flipping and investing for the long term are as follows:

For flipping

Not good because of the long lock-up period. For flipping, it is very important to be able to liquidate the tokens quickly and this is not the case with EVX.

For long-term holding

Good because of the strong team and genuine need for Everex’s products. Omise GO is in competition with Everex but the market is large enough for both projects to thrive.

 

bron: Crushcrypto.com

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