#InvestorIdeas Adds #Marijuana/ #Hemp, #Mining, #Technology, #Drones, #Defense & #Gaming #Stocks to Directories

#Marijuana/ #Hemp #Stocks $HTCO, $IIPR, $KSHB, $AXIM, $ZYNE, $CNAB, $CNBX, $BXNG, $MCOA, $ZDPY, $GRWG, $GRWC, $LCTC Added to Investor Ideas

Investorideas Also Adds #Technology, #Mining, #Drones & #Gaming Stocks

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC – December 9, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource covering actively traded sectors announces this week’s additions to its membership global stock directories in marijuana/hemp, technology, drones, mining and gaming.

Marijuana/hemp additions include both recreational and medical marijuana companies, marijuana real estate companies, growing system and packaging suppliers, a company providing marijuana impairment testing kits and a cannabis media/marketing company.

Tech companies include Rewardstream Solutions Inc. (TSX:REW.V) a marketing specialist for telecom companies, and two companies that cross into defense/security with cyber security in the cloud (Covata Limited (ASX:CVT.AX) and virtual reality training (YDreams Global Interactive Technologies Inc. (TSX:YD.V; FSE:APYYD) respectively.

New drone stock, Drone USA, Inc. (OTC:DRUS) also crosses into the defense sector with its procurement, distribution and logistics services through subsidiary, Howco Distributing Co., to the United States’ Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency.

In the mining sector, silver mining company Bayhorse Silver Inc. (TSX: BHS.V) has been added and the gaming sector sees the addition of Sterling Group Ventures (OTCQB: SGGV) subsidiary, Mojo Games-providing a B2B multi-gaming platform including online poker.

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New Marijuana Companies Added:

HempTech Corp. (OTC: HTCO), Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR), Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB), Axim Biotechnologies Inc (OTC:AXIM), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NasdaqGM:ZYNE), THC Biomed Intl Ltd. (CSE:THC), Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:EMH.V), Marapharm Ventures Inc (CSE:MDM), United Cannabis Corp (OTC:CNAB), Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc (OTC:CNBX), Bang Holdings Corp (OTC:BXNG), Marijuana Company of America Inc (OTC:MCOA), Beleave Inc. (CSE:BE), Zoned Properties Inc (OTC:ZDPY), Heliospectra AB ADR (OTC:HLSPY; FirstNorth: HELIO), Lifeloc Technologies Inc (OTC:LCTC), GrowGeneration Corp (OTC:GRWG) and Grow Condos Inc (OTC:GRWC)

New Technology Companies Added:

Rewardstream Solutions Inc. (TSX:REW.V) specializes in the execution of automated referral marketing programs that help brands to acquire, engage, and retain their most valuable stakeholders - customers. By utilizing an innovative blend of marketing insight and proprietary technology, RewardStream turns an existing customer base into a powerful new sales channel for all of our clients. RewardStream delivers a scalable, real-time technology platform as the foundation of our client's referral program. The platform provides customer acquisition programs that deliver new, highly loyal customers at very low cost per acquisition rates. Our award-winning marketing solutions have powered loyalty and referral marketing programs across 39 countries for brands including Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Envision Financial, Koodo Mobile and more.

YDreams Global Interactive Technologies Inc. (TSX:YD.V; FSE:APYYD) with offices in Vancouver, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, is a post digital company that combines both Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology, Design, and Intelligence to respond to the challenges and demands of today's users and consumers. YDreams Global works as a partner for companies and brands to reframe their strategy through relevant human-centered ventures that integrates digital experience with the physical presence and venues. YDreams Global anticipates future challenges and connects them with the needs of the market, building innovative concepts and delivering them with international excellence. YDreams Global have developed over 1,000 projects for clients all over the world, such as Adidas, Cisco, Nokia, Nike, Mercedes Benz, Coca-Cola, Santander, AmBev, Qualcomm, Unilever, City of Rio and Fiat. Defense: The main goal is to create a complete platform to be used by the military and other government agencies such as police departments, fire departments, and emergency medical services that could use the VR as a training experience. By using this technology for training, for example the military, police and fire, would be able to experience accurate real life situations that would be impossible to replicate in physical world exercises. Very few companies in the world provide this technology and YDreams Global's goal is to expand through commercial partners in North America, South America and Europe, to offer this platform to military and civilian defense forces.

Covata Limited (ASX:CVT.AX) enables true ownership and control over your data in the cloud and over mobile services. We deliver data-centric security solutions without compromising simple usability, providing true end-to-end security. Your data is always protected wherever it may travel -- inside your network, beyond the domain, to mobile devices and to the cloud -- with granular access controls that extend to external users, view-only restrictions, real-time revocation and complete visibility and auditability. Own Your Data, control your data and choose where it is stored -- with complete assurance that it is protected and secure.

New Mining Companies Added:

Bayhorse Silver Inc. (TSX: BHS.V) is transitioning to become a silver mining company with it’s Bayhorse Silver mine in Oregon and it’s Bridging the Gap silver project in Idaho’s highly prolific Silver Valley. The company has a highly experienced team of mining engineers and geologists, and is preparing the on-site crushing plant for commencement of processing run-of-mine material. The company is marrying advanced technology with standard mining techniques to promote environmentally friendly and low cost mining.

New Drone Companies Added:

Drone USA, Inc. (OTC:DRUS) is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“UAV”) and related services and technologies company that is engaged in the research, design, development, testing, manufacturing, distribution, exportation and integration of advanced low altitude UAV systems, services and products. The Company also provides procurement, distribution and logistics services through its subsidiary, Howco Distributing Co., to the United States’ Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency. Drone USA has operations based in New York NY, Vancouver, Washington and is expecting to open a research, development and manufacturing facility in San Luis Obispo, California in early 2017. Drone USA’s target markets include select domestic and international government, public safety and commercial segments such as agriculture, photogrammetry, mining, utilities, and entertainment. The Company continues to seek strategic acquisitions and partnerships with UAV related firms that offer superior technologies in high-growth markets, as well as acquisitions and partnerships with firms that have complementary technologies and infrastructure.

New Gaming Companies Added:

Sterling Group Ventures (OTCQB: SGGV) Mojo Games, a division of Sterling Group Ventures-Mojo Games provides a B2B multi-gaming platform with a full suite of social play money gaming products, including online poker. Mojo offers B2B partners both API integrated and turnkey white label licensing options with advanced and customizable iGaming back-office features, player rewards and marketing, affiliate, and ecommerce solutions.

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#TSX #Tech News: Rewardstream (TSX.V: $REW) Signs Up Carolina West Wireless

#TSX #Tech News: Rewardstream (TSX.V: $REW) Signs Up Carolina West Wireless

Carolina West Wireless Selects Rewardstream For Refer-a-friend Program

December 8, 2016 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Rewardstream Solutions Inc. (REW.V) has launched a refer-a-friend program for Carolina West Wireless subscribers.

"Carolina West Wireless has been a leader in the wireless communications industry for over 25 years, and we are proud to be supporting the launch of their refer-a-friend-plus program," said Rob Goehring, chief executive officer of Rewardstream. "Carolina West Wireless is regarded as an innovator in their market, and now their mobile subscribers can express their loyalty by inviting their friends and family to become customers, whether they are a Carolina West Wireless subscriber or a customer of their prepaid brand. We are excited to have Carolina West Wireless join us as we further grow our leadership position in the referral marketing industry."

Carolina West Wireless subscribers can refer as many friends and family members as they like using Rewardstream's e-mail, social media and word-of-mouth channels. When those friends become new customers, both parties can earn a reward. A unique feature of the refer-a-friend-plus program allows for the referring customer to also earn residual monthly credits for each customer they refer. The referral program works on all mobile devices and web browsers, making it easy for subscribers to refer and earn rewards wherever they reside.

"Carolina West Wireless has always believed that our customers come first," said Slayton Stewart, chief executive officer of Carolina West Wireless. "Our new refer-a-friend-plus program will help our loyal customers share their affinity for our brands with their friends and family members, and reward them whenever they bring us new qualified customers."

Rewardstream is the leading provider of automated referral marketing software to telecommunication companies and delivers one of the lowest-cost methods for acquiring new customers, while providing the enterprise-class scalability, security and performance required to deliver exceptional service.

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About Carolina West Wireless

Carolina West Wireless was formed in 1991 and is owned by a partnership consisting of Skyline Telephone, Surry Telephone and Wilkes Telephone. Headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Carolina West Wireless CEO, Slayton Stewart, and his staff are committed to providing their customers innovative technology including data and mobile services, the latest wireless equipment and competitive wireless plans that provide nationwide coverage.

About RewardStream Solutions Inc.

RewardStream specializes in the execution of automated referral marketing programs that help brands to acquire, engage, and retain their most valuable stakeholders - customers. By utilizing an innovative blend of marketing insight and proprietary technology, RewardStream turns an existing customer base into a powerful new sales channel for all of our clients. RewardStream delivers a scalable, real-time technology platform as the foundation of our client's referral program. The platform provides customer acquisition programs that deliver new, highly loyal customers at very low cost per acquisition rates. Our award-winning marketing solutions have powered loyalty and referral marketing programs across 39 countries for brands including Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Envision Financial, Koodo Mobile and more. For more information please visit www.rewardstream.com.

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Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) Via Guardian Patch LLC issued Statement Of Work for prototype pre mass production

Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) Via Guardian Patch LLC issued Statement Of Work for prototype pre mass production

SANTA MONICA, CA - December 6, 2016 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB:GOPH) ("Gopher" and the "Company"), a development-stage company which specializes in the development of real-time, heuristic-based mobile technologies, and its partner, Guardian Patch LLC ("Guardian"), announced today that Guardian issued Statement of Work for the Placement and Development of Guardian Sphere and its Base System - Proto Sample.

For this project, Guardian has assembled a team of eight, including Project Manager, CTO, digital and software engineers, specialist algorithm mathematician and project leader. This team was assembled by Guardian and is based in the USA, Europe and the Far-East. As per the Joint Venture agreement, Guardian is funding the SOW project through its sources.

"This is a major milestone in our progress, and assuming completing as scheduled and successfully, we believe our Sphere will save many pets when commercialized. We will a put a dent in the lost pet epidemic with a revolutionary new technology," stated Mansour Khatib the Company, CMO.

The Guardian Sphere (the "Sphere") system is a derivative technology of the Company's Guardian Patch technology. The Sphere is designed to provide its users with local tracking capability using a re-chargeable/replaceable battery source. The objective of the Company's current efforts, which the Company hopes to achieve, is to deliver full system ready for mass production.

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About Guardian Patch

The Guardian Patch (the "Patch"), potentially arriving in consumer markets in 2017, is a unique location technology that works with or without GPS.  The Patch is a "stick-on" device that provides its users with the capability to protect and track objects, a loved-one or even a pet, through a mobile application.  Download the Patch app, register your patch, and track anything that you own on your mobile device or on our designated website.  Register the Patches of your family members and friends to receive alerts in the event of an emergency.  Peel the Patch off and the Patch acts as a beacon, sending out a signal and notifying anyone who has registered the user's Patch.

About Gopher Protocol Inc.

Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) (“Gopher” and the "Company") (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is a development-stage company developing a real-time, heuristic-based mobile technology.  Upon development, the technology will consist of a smart microchip, mobile application software and supporting software that will run on a server.  The system contemplates the creation of a global network.  Gopher believes this will be the first system that is developed using a human, heuristic-based analysis engine.  Since the core of the system will be its advanced microchip technology that will be capable of being installed in any mobile device worldwide, Gopher expects that this will result in an internal, private network between all mobile devices utilizing the microchip by providing mobile technology for computing power enhancement, advanced mobile database management/sharing and other additional mobile features.

Corporate Site: http://gopherprotocol.com

Press page/ press kit - http://gopherprotocol.com/?page_id=228

Consumer and product website for Guardian Patch: http://www.guardianpatch.com/.

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Gopher Protocol Inc.
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Learn about Bitcoin and Blockchain; Executive Director of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada Discusses Current Status and its Disruptive Future

Learn about Bitcoin and Blockchain; Executive Director of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada Discusses Current Status and its Disruptive Future

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC, December 5, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource releases an exclusive interview discussing bitcoin and blockchain with Kyle Kemper, Executive Director of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada.

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Q: Investorideas.com

Kyle, for background can you tell us how long the Alliance has been in existence and what its mission is?

A: Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

The Bitcoin & Blockchain Alliance of Canada was started in late 2013. The mission of the organization has been to promote education, adoption and awareness of bitcoin and the underlying Blockchain technology, amongst consumers, merchants and policy-makers.

Q: Investorideas.com

Where do you see Canada’s position in terms of the global industry and where are we headed?

A: Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

I would consider Canada a leading country in terms of Bitcoin and Blockchain adoption and innovation. Canada has traditionally been a leader in payment technology and I think this is the case with Bitcoin as well. In my experience, Canadian entrepreneurs are seeing a great opportunity to create valuable new products and services that leverage Bitcoin and Blockchain. The innovative offerings that are being developed in Canada are, for the most part, for the global markets.

If we look at how the community has been self-organizing for the past couple years, it’s truly amazing. Last month in Toronto, there was a meetup that attracted over 500 people and the organizers have been doing these month over month seeing great growth. We are seeing universities holding seminars and workshops. Powerful Canadian and global think-tanks are dedicating resources specifically to understanding and forecasting the impact of this technology.

Q: Investorideas.com

For our readers that are new to bitcoin and blockchain can you explain the difference between bitcoin as a currency and blockchain as the technology behind it? Also, the role that I find fascinating is that of the miners - can you explain bitcoin mining and how it works?

A: Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

I consider Bitcoin to be three things. It is a currency, a transaction network, and a general ledger.

From a currency perspective Bitcoin is digital gold. It is important to understand that Bitcoin is its own currency altogether. You’re probably familiar with the US Dollar (USD), the Euro (EUR), the Canadian Dollar (CAD), and others, well now you can add Bitcoin (BTC) to that list. The difference between Bitcoin and central-bank issued currencies is that Bitcoin has a fixed monetary policy. Central Banks can print money at will which results in the currency having an infinite supply. With Bitcoin, the supply is limited to 21,000,000 bitcoin. Currently, there are 16 million bitcoins on the market. These 16 million bitcoins have been “mined”.

So just what is bitcoin mining? The network is designed so that every 10 minutes, new bitcoins are awarded to ‘miners’ as compensation for running the network. Mining involves dedicating computing power to solving a complex cryptographic problem. The miner, or group of miners, that figures out the solution receives a reward in the form of newly minted bitcoin. In the beginning it was 50 BTC every 10 minutes, then it reduced to 25 BTC, and it is currently at 12.5 BTC. In about 3 ½ years from now it will reduce to 6.25. It could be said that the inflation rate has a half life of 4 years. To better understand the supply of bitcoin see this chart.

https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mattwhitlock.com%2FBitcoin%2520Inflation%2520logarithmic.png&t=571&c=zvIkS01-wDn_QQ

To conclude the Bitcoin as a currency point, let’s understand how the price is set. The price is set by the market. There is no one single bitcoin price. On different exchanges it trades at different prices. There is a global network of traders which take advantage of arbitrage opportunities to bring equilibrium to the global markets. Here is a snapshot of the Bitcoin markets.  Ultimately, the price is determined by supply and demand. As demand increases so should the price so long as the supply cannot change. Demand is driven by utility. Utility is the benefits and reasons to use something. I have just outlined the currency component and how bitcoin is more like a digital gold than a digital dollar. Now let’s look at how bitcoin is a payment network.

To start, let’s think about cash and how it works. If I give you a $100 bill there is no one I can call to reverse that transaction. I also don’t need to know who you are, I can simply see you and give you the bill. Cash works in the physical environment but it does not work in the digital realm. With bitcoin, we have a digital form of cash. In order to send bitcoin to someone you need to enter their “public address”. A public address is like an email address but for money, when someone has yours they can send you money. In order to send bitcoin you need a private key which is like your email password. In order to do this sending and receiving both parties need digital wallets. There are many different types of wallets but all of them interact with the network in the same function. The following is an illustration of a wallet app.

The last important characteristic to understand about Bitcoin is the Blockchain. This is the global decentralized general-ledger of all transactions that take place on the network. What is so significant about this technology is that all information recorded in the blockchain can never be altered or deleted. The information is time-stamped and all transactions can be queried at will.

With regards to financial transactions, when you send someone bitcoin, a transaction takes place on the blockchain. Think of it like a receipt. Your wallet records the transaction ID so that you can always reference it.

There is a lot of excitement around Blockchain because when you have a decentralized database in which records cannot be deleted or altered, light bulbs start going off in innovators heads. Things like identity, asset ownership, stocks, medical records, access keys, digital rights, resource management, and contracts will be able to leverage blockchains to remove centralized agents of trusts and replace them with a trustless network. Where Bitcoin fits in is that because Bitcoin is the largest and most valuable cryptocurrency, it is the most secure blockchain. Innovators are building solutions to leverage the Bitcoin Blockchain to extend the benefits of Blockchain to other industries.

Q: Investorideas.com

How can Canadian investors and online vendors participate to buy, sell and accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Can you give examples of sites that they use? 

A: Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

Any individual can buy & bitcoin on their own accord. Sites like Quickbit.com and QuadrigaCX.com allow Canadians to buy and sell bitcoin. Additionally, there are local vendors/brokers who can be found through sites like localbitcoins.com. For larger investors, there are international exchanges like Kraken.com and Bitstamp.net as well as OTC dealers who can assist with acquiring large sums of bitcoin. For brokers and investors looking to speculate without actually taking delivery of bitcoin there are Forex sites (like etoro and simplefx) and there are some private ETFs. As the industry matures and returns continue to be yielded the number of options available to investors is sure to increase as well.

For businesses looking to accept Bitcoin this is quite simple. All one needs to accept Bitcoin is a wallet. For more advanced payment processing and to see the bitcoin converted back to local currency, merchants can use services like Coinpayments.com and Bitpay.com.

Q: Investorideas.com

What regulation is in place for the industry in Canada now and where do you see that headed?

A: Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

I feel that I need to make it clear that I am not a lawyer and there are more knowledgeable people than I to speak on the topic of regulations but having worked in the space for years I will say the following: Bitcoin is difficult for the regulators. To some eyes it’s currency, to others it is a commodity. Depending on how it is being used by the participants the applicable regulations may change. Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws are applicable and it has been the exchanges who have been most affected by those regulations. Exchanges act as custodians for client funds and thus are required to perform know your customer (KYC) and collect client information in the same way a traditional institution would. If an exchange is processing large transactions they are required to fill out and submit suspicious transaction reports.

The senate of Canada did an in-depth study into Bitcoin and recommended that a “light-touch” approach be used by regulators as there were many outstanding questions and uncertainties around how the future will unfold. The senate certainly saw and understood the incredible potential of digital currencies and cautioned that extraneous regulations would drive innovation to other jurisdictions.

As far as where I see it headed, I think that this is an area that the BAC can be helpful and influential. The industry needs to be at the table when speaking with the policy-makers and regulators. Research needs to be commissioned and research needs to be conducted. Bitcoin and Blockchain is here to stay and we should see more developments and clarifications on the regulatory front as adoption increases and time passes.

Q: Investorideas.com

For newbies to bitcoin how can they take advantage of the Alliance and what do you offer in terms of education and resources? And for now membership is free -  do you see that changing?

A: Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

The BAC is in a period of transition. We are currently holding board elections and following the election we will be defining our mandate moving forward. Membership in the organization is currently free for individuals but this may change under the new board. We have been and continue to be a resource to individuals and businesses who have questions. We have an email and phone number listed on the website and we have helped a great many Canadians gain a better understanding of Bitcoin. If you are interested in helping the BAC or just want to stay in the loop then I highly recommend that you join the organization. If you are interested in being a director of the Bitcoin alliance please visit our website and fill out the nomination form.

Thank you Dawn.

Kyle Kemper of the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada

Learn More about the Bitcoin and Blockchain Alliance of Canada http://bitcoinalliance.ca/

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Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) to Present at LD Micro Main Event 2016 Conference

Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) to Present at LD Micro Main Event 2016 Conference

SANTA MONICA, CA - December 2, 2016 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB:GOPH) ("Gopher" and the "Company"), a development-stage company which specializes in the development of real-time, heuristic-based mobile technologies, and its partner, Guardian Patch LLC ("Guardian"), that Gopher will be a presenting company at the LD Micro Main Event 2016 conference in Los Angeles in December 2016 ("LD Micro") as previously reported. The Company intends to introduce its Guardian Patch technology at LD Micro.

LD Micro was founded in 2006 with the sole purpose of being an independent resource in the microcap space. What started out as a newsletter highlighting unique companies has transformed into an event platform hosting several influential conferences annually (Invitational, Summit, and Main Event). In 2015, LD Micro launched the first pure microcap index (LDMi) to exclusively provide intraday information on the entire sector. The LD Micro Main Event in December 2016 will host a collection of 240 companies from all around the globe, representing various industries, where some of the most influential names of the buy-side and sell-side gather to collaborate, research, and invest. The Main Event will take place on December 6th, 7th and 8th (Tuesday through Thursday) at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

The Company will present on December 6th and intend to hold a private party endorsed by LD-Micro on December 7th at private location by RSVP only.

"At LD Micro, the Company intends to attend the scheduled mixer on the evening of the conference kickoff and then present at the conference the next morning in the prime slot, where we intend to unveil main flagship product currently under development, the Guardian Patch," said Michael Murray the Company, CEO.

The Guardian Sphere (the "Sphere") system is a derivative technology of the Company's Guardian Patch technology. The Sphere is designed to provide its users with local tracking capability using a re-chargeable/replaceable battery source. The objective of the Company's current efforts, which the Company hopes to achieve, is to deliver for testing in a pre-designated area 50 Guardian pet devices along with a base station, test results and eventual manufacturing capability for both the mobile and the base unit.

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About Guardian Patch

The Guardian Patch (the "Patch"), potentially arriving in consumer markets in 2017, is a unique location technology that works with or without GPS.  The Patch is a "stick-on" device that provides its users with the capability to protect and track objects, a loved-one or even a pet, through a mobile application.  Download the Patch app, register your patch, and track anything that you own on your mobile device or on our designated website.  Register the Patches of your family members and friends to receive alerts in the event of an emergency.  Peel the Patch off and the Patch acts as a beacon, sending out a signal and notifying anyone who has registered the user's Patch.

About Gopher Protocol Inc.

Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) (“Gopher” and the "Company") (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is a development-stage company developing a real-time, heuristic-based mobile technology.  Upon development, the technology will consist of a smart microchip, mobile application software and supporting software that will run on a server.  The system contemplates the creation of a global network.  Gopher believes this will be the first system that is developed using a human, heuristic-based analysis engine.  Since the core of the system will be its advanced microchip technology that will be capable of being installed in any mobile device worldwide, Gopher expects that this will result in an internal, private network between all mobile devices utilizing the microchip by providing mobile technology for computing power enhancement, advanced mobile database management/sharing and other additional mobile features.

Corporate Site: http://gopherprotocol.com

Press page/ press kit - http://gopherprotocol.com/?page_id=228

Consumer and product website for Guardian Patch: http://www.guardianpatch.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements".  Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at their website (http://www.sec.gov).  In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors including (without limitation) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, economic conditions, and governmental and public policy changes.  The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change.  However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.  These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.

Contact:

Dr. Danny Rittman CTO
Gopher Protocol Inc.
VM Only 888-685-7336

Media: press@gopherprotocol.com

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