Connectius — a blockchain SaaS solution for e-commerce
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Connectius is a blockchain as a service solution (BaaS) that can be
easily integrated into any existing e-commerce.
The main goal of the project is to help all e-commerce stores to save
money that they lose on fraud transactions. Our service allows all
e-commerce stores to deal with their Consumers using a smart-contract,
which helps stores to reduce fraud and for transactions to be
more secure for the Consumers. Every e-commerce can reduce the
costs of its goods/services for the Consumer and become more
competitive in the market by reducing the expenses related to fraud.
We create a universal discount system for e-commerce worldwide
and allow users to make purchases with the help of the Connectius
model.
Finally, a whole Ecosystem of different types of e-commerce is
planned to be formed by using our solution. Eventually, Token intends
to be used across all projects within the Ecosystem (Token Service
provider). However, at this time, tokens are offered for sale to be specifically
used in Connectius. Experts platform, which is based on our
e-commerce solution Connectius.Core and will be immediately available
for use at the time of token distribution.
Connectius.Experts will be powered by a CNT Token. The Token will
be used as a mean of exchange. It also makes the smart-contracts to
run. The price will be shown and fixed in USD, but paid in Tokens, so
that the transaction can be processed by a smart contract. At a later
point, other forms of payment may become acceptable, provided
they could be converted into Tokens
Tokens are going to be released during the ICO: 31.000,000 tokens
will be available since November 5, 2017. Please, see the chapter
below or just visit our site at www.connectius.com. for more information
about the tokens schedule and distribution.THE CONNECTIUS ECOSYSTEM
The Connectius project (hereafter the Connectius Ecosystem) consists
of a blockchain and smart-contracts, conjointly used as a service
solution for existing platforms that can be integrated into any existing
sales platform or service infrastructure. The Connectius Ecosystem
also offers a set of ready-made services, modules, algorithms, and an
API, which can be used for the creation of new projects.
Access to the Connectius Ecosystem will be free of charge. A unique
token will be used as a united, platform-wide mean of exchange and
will be released in an initial offering procedure. The token will operate
as a payment for Ecosystem services, as well as for services within
the bounds of all serviced applications.
Connectius.Experts will be launched as a proof-of- concept service
application. Connectius.Experts is a virtual service platform based
on an interactive map and geolocation technology that will allow sellers
to find buyers, craftsmen or contractors for various services. The
application will be fully built into the Ecosystem platform. Firstly, this
will provide an example of interaction between the platform and third
party applications. Secondly, the application will serve as a business
unit, generating profits.
Services Provided by the Ecosystem
The Connectius.Core platform forms the basis of the Connectius
Ecosystem. The main task of the platform is to service partner applications.
The platform architecture will consist of the following modules:
• An API for interaction with the platform;
• User account database;
• Module for handling service requests;
• Smart contracts and distributed registers;
• Arbiter and oracle;
• Interactive map and geolocation data processing;
• Payment support and token transfer; and
• User ratings.For More Details Read White Paper:
Connectius Official Documents
Philosophy of Connectius
Users types
People who need services:
- Create service requests
- Use the intellectually-powered search engine
- Use the platform’s geolocation capabilities
- Evaluate service providers based on user ratings
- Have service needs fulfilled
- Pay for services with tokens
- Obtain arbitration if there is a dispute
- Receive a reputational rating from the platform
Service providers:
- Fulfill service requests
- Take payment in tokens
- Advertise services with extensive targeting
- Evaluate potential clients based on user ratings
- Obtain arbitration when there is a dispute
- Contact potential customers through multiple channels
- Receive a reputational rating from the platform
Arbitrators (Oracles):
- Users with a high reputational rating
- Users selected by the community
- Consultants on the platform
- Ensure the resolution of disputes in exchange for a certain percentage of the transaction
Roadmap:
Connectious.Expert will be available for immediate use upon distribution
of Tokens. The roadmap for the development of Connectous.
Expert looks as follows:
2H2016
• Developing high level design
2Q2017
• Developing low level design
• Implementation started
3Q2017
• Solid state Alpha version closed system tests
4Q2017
• Solid state Beta version released
• Launch of the transitive token on Connectius.Core
• Integration of the e-wallet into Connectius.Experts
• Creation of Contractor’s account on Connectius.Experts
• Creation of the service company account type on Connectius.
Experts
• Commencement of work on the search and matching processor
for Connectius.Core
• Distribution of the CNT Tokens (unless the sale is extended)
Connectius is also planning to continue development of the Connectius.
Core platform, which should positively affect and further improve
the self-standing Connectius.Experts.2018
• Development of a loyalty promotion program on Connectius
Core
• Completion of the search and matching processor for
Connectius.Core
• Commencement of API development for the integration of Connectius.
Core into partner applications
• Localization of Connectius.Core
• Testing of Connectius.Core smart contract exploitation
2019
• Launch of Connectius.Core 1.0
• Development of an advertisement platform based on geolocation
data
• Development of an interface for integration with ERP/CRM
system types
2020 and thereafter
• Further development and expansion of a Connectious.Core
applicationTOKEN DESCRIPTION
The Connectius token is the CNT token. This ERC20-format token
will be used for Connectious.Expert and within the entire framework
of the Ecosystem for:
• Services delivered by the Platform
• Services provided within Applications.
As ecosystem development progresses, the Connectius.Core platform
will handle more and more partner applications.PAYMENT PROCEDURE
The price of services will be shown and fixed in USD, but paid in Tokens
or in USD, so that the transaction can be processed by a smart
contract. At a later point, other forms of payment may be accepted,
provided they could be converted into the Tokens.
An example of a built-in widget is being used below to illustrate the
possible conversion scenario, provided such solution is allowed under
the applicable law and that the external exchange is connected
to the platform. Connectius intends to work on the solution to make
a conversion more convenient; however, due to the regulatory uncertainty,
this cannot be guaranteed.
For example, if the user decides to pay in USD, he or she can just
open the widget and connect to the external exchange, where he or
she would indicate the required number of Token and transfer the
USD to the exchange service to convert them into tokens. After that,
the tokens will be returned to Connectius and processed by the smart
contract as if the payment had been made in tokens. Therefore,
the e-commerce platform will receive the payment in tokens either
way, whether the Consumer paid in tokens or in USD. Afterward, the
e-commerce merchant can either keep the tokens or exchange them
to USD the same way. To see how it could works, please, refer to the
picture below.
Payments made in US dollars will naturally incur some extra expenses.
At the very least, there are extra fees for using exchange and
classic transaction services at present. Thus, we highly recommend
just using tokens. Only in this case can we guarantee that the user
experiences all the advertised benefits and improvements. The diagram
below illustrates how simple token-only transaction works.ACQUIRING TOKENS
The Connectius ecosystem token will be released in a limited quantity.
Subsequent launches of the token are impossible. The distribution
of the token will occur in several stages:
• Early bird presale
• Presale
• Early bird crowd sale
• Crowdsale 1 -5 Weeks
The nominal price of one token is 1 USD. The following pie chart
illustrates how these tokens will be distributed:
Early Bird Presale
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 5/11/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 10/11/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $25 000.
CNT token price: $0.8 (20% off the nominal price).
Presale
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 10/11/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 15/11/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $15 000.
CNT token price: $0.85 (15% off the nominal price).Early Bird Crowd Sale
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 15/11/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 20/11/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $10 000.
CNT token price: $0.9 (10% off the nominal price).
Crowd Sale Week 1
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 20/11/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 27/11/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $1.
CNT token price: $1.
Crowd Sale Week 2
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 27/11/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 4/12/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $1.
CNT token price: $1.1.
Crowd Sale Week 3
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 4/11/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 11/12/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $1.
CNT token price: $1.2.
Crowd Sale Week 4
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 11/12/2017 until 12.00 a.m. (GMT
+0) 18/12/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $1.
CNT token price: $1.3.
Crowd Sale Week 5
Date: From 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0) 18/12/2017 to 12.00 a.m. (GMT +0)
20/12/2017.
Minimum purchase amount: cryptocurrency equivalent is $1.
CNT token price: $1.4.
If a company decides to extend the sale beyond Week 5, the price will
remain unchanged until the end of the extended sale.TOKEN REDISTRIBUTION
The CNT Token is an essential part of the Ecosystem’s lifecycle. The
Connectius team has no plans to issue additional tokens. Therefore,
to expand Connectius’ reach and allow new Consumers to join the
Ecosystem and use services continuously, external exchanges may
be involved in the redistribution process of the Tokens in accordance
with the relevant regulations.PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATION
Connectius operational budget would include three largest expense
groups:
• Research and development
• Marketing activities
• Additional motivation for Users
Research and Development
Connectius intends to continue it its further on research and development
of the Ecosystem further, which would require expansion of
the available resources with the main focus on:
• Hiring of employees
• Organization of the infrastructure
• Rental of computing power
Marketing activities
In order to promote the ecosystem on the B2B market, we intend to
actively engage in a simulating marketing activity. We will participate
in exhibitions like Demesco to maintain communications with longterm
customers and to attract new ones.
We also plan to provide additional monetary incentives to entice existing
platforms and applications to become a part of the Ecosystem.
We intend to provide the budget for technical and marketing expenses
to each new partner willing to integrate our solution.
Additional motivation for Users
Motivation for users to complete certain internal tasks will be provided
on the Connectius network. Mechanisms include a dedicated
budget for rewarding users for writing reviews and for helping to develop
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