nGRND Gold Protocol and AGORACOM Launch Strategic Partnership to Bring Verified Engagement and Web3 Rewards to Public Companies and Investors Partnership introduces the AGORACOM Dynamic Soulbound Token (DSBT), connecting AGORACOM’s investor community with nGRND.io’s rapidly growing Staking & Rewards Ecosystem of more than 287,000 Participants and 4.5 million completed tasks in less than 70 days. October 21, 2026 — The nGRND Gold Protocol (nGRND.io) and AGORACOM (agoracom.com) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to create new opportunities for publicly listed companies, investors, and digital communities through Web3 technology, innovative engagement programmes, and participation-based rewards. A central feature of the partnership is the launch of the AGORACOM Dynamic Soulbound Token (DSBT), a free digital passport that connects Participants to the nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem while unlocking new engagement opportunities and benefits that will extend into the AGORACOM HUB. Together, the partners have already initiated innovative programmes that encourage people to discover public companies, learn about their businesses, engage with management, and participate in activities that create measurable value for companies and their stakeholders. Connecting Public Companies to a Rapidly Growing Global Community Since launching on August 6, 2026, the nGRND Gold Protocol has experienced remarkable growth, attracting more than 287,000 Participants who have completed over 4.5 million tasks in less than 70 days. These numbers demonstrate more than growing interest in Web3. They reflect a highly engaged community actively completing activities, earning Reward Points, and discovering new opportunities across the ecosystem. Through the strategic partnership, AGORACOM and its publicly listed company clients will have opportunities to reach this expanding audience, creating a new channel for investor awareness, education, and community engagement. For publicly listed companies, this represents an opportunity to go beyond traditional shareholder marketing by connecting with people who are actively interested in learning, participating, and building relationships. Introducing the AGORACOM DSBT — A Digital Passport to New Benefits The launch of the AGORACOM Dynamic Soulbound Token (DSBT) is an important step in connecting the two ecosystems. Unlike traditional digital tokens, a DSBT is a permanent, non-transferable digital identity connected to a Participant's blockchain wallet. It acts as a digital passport, recognizing participation and helping unlock benefits as engagement grows. AGORACOM community members will be able to obtain their own AGORACOM DSBT, providing access to the nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem and opportunities to earn Reward Points through eligible activities. Importantly, the benefits of holding an AGORACOM DSBT will extend into the AGORACOM HUB, creating opportunities for exclusive content, special engagement programmes, recognition, rewards, and other benefits as the partnership develops. The partners envision the AGORACOM DSBT becoming a valuable connection between traditional investor communities and the growing world of Web3 participation. Creating New and Innovative Engagement Programmes The partnership goes beyond introducing a digital passport. AGORACOM and the nGRND Gold Protocol are working together to develop new engagement programmes that bring publicly listed companies closer to existing and potential investors. These programmes may include corporate education campaigns, interactive management presentations, investor knowledge challenges, company milestone activities, community participation initiatives, and exclusive experiences for eligible AGORACOM DSBT holders. Participants will have opportunities to earn Reward Points for completing qualifying activities, while companies can benefit from greater visibility, measurable engagement, and stronger relationships with interested audiences. The partners also intend to explore ways to integrate these activities directly into the AGORACOM HUB, making participation a natural part of the investor discovery and communications experience. The goal is simple: turn investor attention into meaningful participation, and meaningful participation into long-term community value. A Partnership That Creates Value for Everyone The strategic partnership is designed to deliver benefits across both ecosystems. For publicly listed companies, it creates opportunities to expand market awareness, reach new global audiences, improve investor education, and measure community engagement. For AGORACOM, it introduces Web3 digital identity, participation technology, and innovative rewards capabilities that complement its established shareholder marketing, engagement and communications services. For nGRND.io, it brings established public company communities and new Participation Stream opportunities into its rapidly growing ecosystem. For Participants, it creates more ways to discover companies, learn about emerging industries, earn Reward Points, and unlock additional benefits through their AGORACOM DSBT. The nGRND Gold Protocol Staking & Rewards Ecosystem offers eight Participation Streams: Governance, Impact, Play, Learn, Advocate, Refer, Wellbeing, and Agent. Its NGRND utility token powers participation, with qualifying rewards intended to be distributed in stablecoins such as USDC and USDT, subject to applicable laws, programme rules, and eligibility requirements. NGRND drives the participation. Stablecoins provide the Rewards. Building the Future of Investor and Community Engagement The partnership reflects a shared vision that digital communities become more valuable when people are encouraged to participate rather than simply observe. By combining AGORACOM's experience connecting public companies with investors and the nGRND Gold Protocol's rapidly growing participation technology, the partners are creating a new model for investor education, community development, and rewards. With the launch of the AGORACOM DSBT and the development of innovative programmes extending into the AGORACOM HUB, the collaboration represents an important step toward connecting traditional capital markets with the next generation of Web3 engagement. The opportunity is clear: more exposure for public companies, more engagement for investor communities, and more ways for Participants to be recognized and rewarded. About the nGRND Gold Protocol The nGRND Gold Protocol is a Web3 utility token ecosystem combining Preserved Gold in its treasury with an innovative Staking & Rewards Ecosystem. Through its Dynamic Soulbound Token technology and eight Participation Streams, nGRND.io connects Participants, businesses, and strategic partners through measurable engagement, digital identity, and reward opportunities. Website: ngrnd.io About AGORACOM Founded in 1997, AGORACOM is the pioneer of online shareholder marketing and the most advanced AI-powered investor communications platform in the small-cap market. More than 500 public companies have trusted AGORACOM with their investor story, generating over 900 million lifetime page views from 9 million investors who read 9.28 pages per visit — 364% above the industry average. Today, AGORACOM deploys specialized AI Agents on behalf of every client: Connor transforms every press release, interview and milestone into a full suite of platform-native investor content across every major channel and language; Angela runs AGORACOM Verified Forums around the clock, the first purpose-built investor communities designed for civilized, moderated engagement between management and shareholders; and IRene communicates directly and personally with every shareholder through multichannel outreach. The entire program is delivered through AGORACOM's cashless, fully compliant shares-for-services structure — Fortune 500-calibre investor communications at small-cap economics. Website:agoracom.com Get grounded 🪙 ngrnd.io Participation rewards and benefits are subject to programme eligibility, applicable laws, and terms and conditions. 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