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Risk Disclosures

VFT Chain LLC Effective Date: October 29, 2025 Version: 1.0 Last Updated: October 29, 2025

CRITICAL WARNING

USING VFTCHAIN PLATFORM AND VFTC TOKENS INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISKS THAT COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF YOUR TOKENS, DATA, OR FUNDS. READ THESE RISK DISCLOSURES CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PLATFORM. Contact: Thomas@vftchain.com

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This document discloses material risks associated with:

1.2 Non-Exhaustive

These disclosures are NOT exhaustive. Other risks may exist that we have not identified or that may arise in the future. Emerging technologies involve unpredictable risks.

1.3 No Risk Elimination

No amount of due diligence, security measures, or controls can eliminate all risks. By using VFTChain, you accept these risks entirely.

2. Technology Risks

2.1 Blockchain Technology Risks

Irreversible Transactions: Smart Contract Risks: Network Congestion: Blockchain Forks:

2.2 Platform Technology Risks

Experimental Platform: Software Bugs: Data Loss: - Node failures or data corruption - Network issues or disconnections - Smart contract errors - Malicious actors - Platform bugs or crashes Compute Job Failures: - Fail to execute correctly - Produce incorrect or corrupted results - Time out or hang indefinitely - Be interrupted mid-execution - Not be verifiable for correctness Platform Discontinuation:

2.3 Security Risks

Hacking and Exploits: - Theft of tokens or user funds - Data breaches or privacy violations - Platform downtime or service disruption - Smart contract exploits or drains Private Key Security: Smart Contract Exploits: - Reentrancy attacks - Integer overflow/underflow - Oracle manipulation - Flash loan attacks - Economic exploits Denial of Service (DoS): Insider Threats: - Sabotage platform or steal data - Exploit privileged access - Introduce backdoors or malicious code

2.4 Dependency Risks

Third-Party Infrastructure: - Solana blockchain network - AWS cloud infrastructure - IPFS/Filecoin storage networks - Blockchain explorers and APIs - Oracle price feeds Oracle Risks: - Inaccurate data - Manipulated prices (oracle attacks) - Stale or delayed data - No data (oracle downtime)

3. Financial and Market Risks

3.1 Token Value Risks

No Guaranteed Value: Extreme Volatility: Liquidity Risk: - Very low trading volumes - Wide bid-ask spreads (high transaction costs) - Limited buyers (difficult to sell) - No exchange listings No Exchange Listing Guarantee:

3.2 Market Manipulation Risks

Pump and Dump Schemes: Wash Trading: Whale Manipulation: - Manipulate price through large buy/sell orders - Create artificial scarcity or abundance - Dump tokens, crashing market price

3.3 Cryptocurrency Market Risks

General Crypto Market Declines: Correlation with Other Cryptos: Stablecoin Risks: - Lose peg to USD (trade below $1.00) - Be subject to regulatory action or shutdown - Experience redemption halts - Become insolvent (Circle failure, etc.)

3.4 Economic Model Risks

Tokenomics Failure: Incentive Misalignment: Reward Pool Depletion:

4. Regulatory and Legal Risks

4.1 Regulatory Uncertainty

Evolving Regulations: - Ban or severely restrict VFTC tokens - Require costly compliance measures - Impose user verification requirements - Tax transactions heavily - Restrict platform operations Securities Classification Risk: - SEC registration (extremely costly and burdensome) - Compliance with securities laws - Potential rescission offers to token holders - Trading restrictions Money Transmitter Regulations: - Cease and desist orders - Civil and criminal penalties - Platform shutdown OFAC Sanctions: - Up to $20 million+ in fines per violation - Criminal prosecution - Platform shutdown

4.2 Tax Risks

Tax Uncertainty: - Mining rewards (ordinary income) - Airdrops (prizes/awards income) - Token sales (capital gains) - Token usage (barter transactions) - Staking rewards (ordinary income) Tax Reporting: - Audits and tax assessments - Penalties and interest - Criminal prosecution (tax evasion) Unfavorable Tax Treatment: - High capital gains rates - Ordinary income treatment (not capital gains) - Transaction taxes - Wealth taxes on holdings

4.3 Legal and Litigation Risks

Lawsuits: - Class action lawsuits by users - Securities fraud claims - Consumer protection actions - Intellectual property infringement claims - Regulatory enforcement actions Intellectual Property: - Injunctions halting platform operations - Costly licensing fees or damages - Platform shutdowns or feature removal Regulatory Enforcement: - Investigate platform operations - Issue subpoenas or document requests - Bring enforcement actions - Impose fines or sanctions - Require operational changes or shutdowns

4.4 Jurisdiction-Specific Risks

Country Bans: - All cryptocurrency activities - Crypto exchanges or trading - Mining operations - Specific uses of blockchain technology - Criminal prosecution - Asset confiscation - Account termination Cross-Border Transactions: - Currency control laws - Anti-money laundering regulations - Sanctions or embargo laws - Tax evasion laws

5. Operational Risks

5.1 Platform Operational Risks

Downtime: - Technical failures or bugs - Security incidents or attacks - Maintenance or upgrades - Third-party infrastructure failures - Overwhelming usage (scaling issues) Scaling Limitations: - Slow performance or timeouts - Transaction failures - High fees or costs - Need to limit new users Governance Failures: - Gridlock (inability to make decisions) - Plutocracy (wealthy token holders control decisions) - Voter apathy (low participation) - Contentious hard forks (community splits)

5.2 Business Risks

Company Failure: - Run out of funding - Be acquired or merged - File for bankruptcy - Be dissolved or wound down Key Person Risk: Competition: - Offer superior technology or features - Attract more users and reduce VFTChain adoption - Drive down prices or margins - Make VFTChain obsolete Adoption Risk: - Network effects don't materialize - Platform economically unviable - Tokens become worthless

5.3 Third-Party Risks

Counterparty Risk: - Fail to complete jobs or deliver results - Provide low-quality or incorrect results - Act maliciously (data theft, sabotage) - Disappear after receiving payment Integration Risks: - Contain security vulnerabilities - Expose user data or private keys - Malfunction or lose user funds - Be phishing attempts or scams

6. User-Specific Risks

6.1 User Error Risks

Irreversible Mistakes: - Sending tokens to wrong address - Approving malicious smart contracts - Setting incorrect transaction parameters - Losing or exposing private keys Phishing and Social Engineering: - Phishing emails or fake websites - Social engineering attacks (impersonation) - Fake customer support scams - Malicious browser extensions - Clipboard hijacking malware Insufficient Technical Knowledge: - Make costly mistakes - Fall victim to scams - Misunderstand risks or terms - Lose funds due to confusion

6.2 Access and Control Risks

Private Key Loss: - Forgotten passwords - Lost or damaged hardware wallets - Hard drive failures without backup - Death without estate planning Wallet Vulnerabilities: - Contain security bugs - Be compromised or hacked - Generate weak private keys - Transmit keys over insecure connections Custodial Risk (Third Parties): - Exchange hacks or insolvency ("not your keys, not your coins") - Account freezes or seizures - Withdrawal limits or delays - Exit scams or fraud

6.3 Economic Risks to Users

Sunk Costs: - Purchasing hardware for compute provision - Learning platform and blockchain technology - Accumulating VFTC tokens - Building reputation or stake Opportunity Cost: Income Loss: - Income volatility or cessation - Inability to pay for hardware or electricity - Tax obligations on token rewards (even if illiquid)

7. Blockchain-Specific Risks

7.1 Solana Blockchain Risks

Network Downtime: - Transactions cannot be processed - Platform becomes unusable - Tokens cannot be transferred Consensus Failures: - Chain halts - Forks (multiple competing chains) - Transaction reversals - Validator misbehavior Validator Centralization: - Collusion or censorship - Regulatory pressure on validators - Single point of failure

7.2 Smart Contract Platform Risks

Solana Runtime Bugs: Program Upgrades: - Introduce new bugs - Change functionality unexpectedly - Be malicious (if upgrade keys compromised) Composability Risks:

7.3 Cryptographic Risks

Cryptography Obsolescence: Key Management:

8. Force Majeure and External Risks

8.1 Natural Disasters and Catastrophes

Infrastructure Failures: - Cloud infrastructure (AWS data centers) - Internet backbone and connectivity - Power grids supporting validators - Developer team availability Pandemic or Health Emergencies: - Developer team productivity - Third-party vendor operations - User access to technology - Economic conditions generally

8.2 Geopolitical Risks

War or Conflict: - Internet infrastructure - Cryptocurrency markets - Regulatory environment - Developer or user safety Government Seizure: - Seize platform assets or infrastructure - Nationalize cryptocurrency holdings - Ban platform operations - Arrest or detain team members Economic Collapse: - Hyperinflation or currency devaluation - Bank failures or freezes - Capital controls or restrictions - Increased cryptocurrency demand (and regulation)

8.3 Technological Disruption

Superior Technology: - Faster, cheaper, more scalable blockchains - New consensus mechanisms - Breakthrough innovations AI and Automation: - Eliminate need for decentralized compute markets - Change compute job economics dramatically - Introduce new security risks

9. Specific Risk Scenarios

9.1 Worst-Case Scenarios

Total Loss Scenario: You could lose 100% of your tokens if: Liability Scenario: You could face legal liability if: Data Loss Scenario: You could lose critical data if:

9.2 Probable Risk Scenarios

Likely Outcomes: User Impact:

10. Risk Mitigation Recommendations

10.1 User Best Practices

Protect Private Keys: Diversify Holdings: Verify Everything: Stay Informed: Limit Risk Exposure:

10.2 What VFT Chain LLC Does

Security Measures: Monitoring and Compliance: Communication: Technical Measures:

10.3 What We CANNOT Do

Limitations:

11. Acknowledgment of Risks

By using VFTChain platform or acquiring VFTC tokens, you acknowledge that you: IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THESE RISKS, DO NOT USE VFTCHAIN OR VFTC TOKENS.

12. Updates and Changes

12.1 Risk Disclosures May Change

12.2 User Responsibility


13. Contact Information

For questions about these risk disclosures: VFT Chain LLC c/o Corporation Service Company 251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 United States Email: Thomas@vftchain.com Subject: "Risk Disclosure Inquiry"

14. Final Warning

DO NOT USE VFTCHAIN IF:

ONLY USE VFTCHAIN IF:

VFTCHAIN AND VFTC TOKENS ARE HIGHLY EXPERIMENTAL AND RISKY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Version: 1.0 Document ID: VFTC-RISK-DISCLOSURES-2025-v1.0
© 2025 VFT Chain LLC. All rights reserved. This document contains frank and honest disclosure of material risks. By using VFTChain, you accept these risks entirely and without recourse.