Quick Start Guides

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Quick Start Guide: Issuing a Crypto Security

• Registered and verified ecrop account.
• Complete issuance documentation, including prospectus that meets the requirements of Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and the Securities Prospectus Act (WpPG).
• Access to a wallet compatible with the ecrop platform.

1. Create Issuance Application: Log into your ecrop account and navigate to the “Issuance” section. Create a new issuance application and enter all required information, such as issuance volume, security type, ISIN, and issuance terms.
2. Upload Documents: Upload the complete issuance documentation, including the securities prospectus. Ensure all documents comply with regulatory requirements.
3. KYC/AML Verification: The issuer and all beneficial owners must undergo the KYC/AML verification process. This typically happens automatically through our partner PostIdent.
4. Sign Transaction: Once all documents are verified and the KYC/AML process is complete, sign the transaction with your private key. This authorizes the issuance of the crypto security.
5. Tokenization and Registration: ecrop tokenizes the security and registers it in the crypto securities register. You receive confirmation of successful issuance and the associated transaction ID.
   • Best Practices:
     • Ensure your issuance documentation is complete and current. (Documentation must be reviewed by ecrop in advance).
     • Carefully review the issuance terms before signing the transaction.
     • Keep your private key secure and never share it with third parties.
   • Troubleshooting:
     • If problems occur during issuance, contact our support.

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Quick Start Guide: Custody of Crypto Assets in Cold Storage

• Registered and verified ecrop account.
• Compatible wallet

1. Create or Link Wallet: Create a new wallet on the ecrop platform or link an existing compatible wallet.
2. Generate Deposit Address: Generate a unique deposit address for the desired cryptocurrency.
3. Deposit Crypto Assets: Transfer your crypto assets from your external wallet to the generated deposit address.
4. Custody in Cold Storage: ecrop securely stores your crypto assets in cold storage. Your Private Keys are stored offline in HSMs.

• Keep your access credentials for the ecrop portal and your wallet secure.
• Never share your Private Keys with third parties.
• Activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your ecrop account.

• If problems occur during deposit or custody, contact our support.

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Quick Start Guide: Staking Crypto Assets with ecrop

• Registered and verified ecrop account.
• Deposited crypto assets (e.g., ETH) in your ecrop wallet.

1. Activate Staking: Navigate to the “Staking” section in the ecrop portal and select the desired cryptocurrency and amount you want to stake.
2. Confirm Staking: Confirm the staking agreement and authorize the transaction with your private key.
3. Receive Rewards: ecrop stakes your crypto assets and regularly distributes the earned rewards to you.

• Staking crypto assets involves risks, such as price fluctuations or slashing events. Learn about the risks and opportunities of staking beforehand. (Link to further information about staking)
• The amount of staking rewards can vary and is not guaranteed.

• If problems occur during staking, contact our support.

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Quick Start Guide: Managing Crypto Shares with ecrop

• Registered and verified ecrop account.
• Articles of association of the corporation that provides for the issuance of crypto shares.

1. Issue Crypto Shares: Create an issuance application on the ecrop platform and enter all required information, such as the number of shares, share class, and issuance terms.
2. Register Shares: After approval by ecrop, the crypto shares are registered in the crypto securities register and tokenized.
3. Manage Shares: Manage your crypto shares through the ecrop portal. You have constant insight into your holdings and can transfer shares between wallets.
4. Execute Corporate Actions: ecrop supports the processing of corporate actions, such as dividend payments or stock splits.
5. Reporting and Compliance: Create reports for shareholders and supervisory authorities and ensure compliance with all relevant compliance requirements.

• The issuance and trading of crypto shares are subject to applicable legal provisions. Learn about the legal framework in advance.

• Ensure your articles of association provide for the issuance of crypto shares.
• Use a secure wallet for the custody of your crypto shares.
• Adhere to applicable security guidelines.

• If problems occur during the issuance, management, or transfer of crypto shares, contact our support. (Link to support portal)

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Quick Start Guide: Compliance Setup with ecrop

• Registered and verified ecrop account.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for your company.

1. KYC/AML Configuration:
   • Navigate to the “Compliance” section in the ecrop portal.
   • Select the KYC/AML requirements relevant to your company. (e.g., customer risk classification, sanctions list screening, EDD)
   • Configure the corresponding parameters and thresholds.
     • Note: The exact configuration of KYC/AML requirements depends on your specific situation and applicable regulations. If in doubt, contact our support or a legal advisor.
2. Reporting Configuration:
   • Select the reporting requirements relevant to your company. (e.g., transaction reports to BaFin, holdings reports)
   • Configure the corresponding parameters and formats.
     • Note: The exact configuration of reporting requirements depends on your specific situation and applicable regulations. If in doubt, contact our support or a legal advisor.
3. Implement Processes and Controls:
   • Implement the required processes and controls to ensure compliance with the configured KYC/AML and reporting requirements.
     • Example: Create a process for regular review of customer data and updating risk classification.
4. Compliance Review:
   • Conduct regular compliance reviews to ensure your configuration meets current requirements.
   • Use our checklist as a starting point for compliance review to consider all relevant aspects.

• Are all relevant KYC/AML requirements configured?
• Are all relevant reporting requirements configured?
• Are the required processes and controls implemented?
• Are processes and controls regularly reviewed and documented?
• Are all employees involved in money laundering-relevant activities adequately trained?
• Are suspicious transactions reported according to internal guidelines?