eLYQD-A framework for the entire vaping industry

WHAT IS eLYQD?
eLYQD is a decentralized ethereum based ecosystem marketplace that will be the framework for the entire vaping industry. One of the main features of eLYQD is the use of blockchain technology, which allows making the platform transparent, open and as safe as possible for both transaction parties, reduction of transaction and business costs, and simplifying of the purchase process.

eLYQD is a platform designed to allow vaping industry manufacturers to create an online store that will make good use of the most advanced technologies in the e-commerce field, and providing the vaping community the freedom of choice and the option to pay for products with LYQD tokens, fiat or cryptocurrencies.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
The short video below gives a brief description of how eLYQD works.

With eLYQD, the aim is to connect e-liquid manufacturers all over the world and supply businesses with the necessary tools for launching a one-of-a-kind platform to the global market with minimal transaction fees and without any financial borders, intermediaries or annoying bureaucratic routine. We will unite manufacturers in order to create our own economical crypto-commerce that will take e-commerce to a new level.

THE eLYQD ECOSYSTEM

Within the eLYQD ecosystem, brands, consumers, arbiters, distribution and shippers interact directly with one another. Transactions are powered by LYQD and therefore they are fast, secure and transparent. There is no need for intermediaries that exist in traditional vaping ecosystems. eLYQD will retain all the value generated by the community within the ecosystem.

eLYQD BUSINESS MODEL
eLYQD is a platform created for buyers and sellers from all over the world. With an easy to-use online platform, any manufacturer is able to create their own storefront to sell their products, while making use of the platform’s wide range of features for a minimal fee.

Our service offers great opportunities for self-employed entrepreneurs, small-scale manufacturers, multinational businesses, including a selection of tools for direct customer feedback, bookkeeping, sales analysis, advertising and promotion, as well as a convenient, userfriendly interface

The eLYQD’s revenue model differs fundamentally from those of traditional e-commerce platforms. Traditional e-commerce platforms typically charge a flat fee on the sale price, sometimes in combination with a commission fee. Buyers may also have to pay fees to PayPal or other payment processing solutions.

eLYQD VISION
The eLYQD marketplace will increase the efficacy of all business interactions by freeing them from all kinds of middlemen and making those interactions immediate, transparent, secure and mutually beneficial. This vision will be achieved by creating a fast blockchain-based decentralized ecosystem and organizing user interactions on the peer-to-peer basis. The eLYQD ecosystem will be used by mass consumers and product manufacturers, from all around the world.

Such a direct to consumer (D2C) marketplace has significant advantages over centralized platforms in terms of freedom, privacy, and cost.

It can never be shut down, can never go offline, and listing information cannot be lost. Users remain private, if they wish to do so. eLYQD can never be censored, and users cannot be prevented from buying or selling.

Payments are processed without the interaction of centralized payment platforms and therefore, making the entire experience easy, cost effective and seamless.

FEATURES OF eLYQD
Blockchain
Distributed blockchain ensures total transparency and verification of each transaction, including detailed product characteristics, its price structure, relevant circumstances of the sale, as well as reputed profiles of the sale parties. The eLYQD ecosystem will be deployed on the Ethereum platform.

Peer-to-Peer
The peer-to-peer principle of interaction within eLYQD will allow all participants to interact directly. This removes middleman-related costs. The price of a product or a service will be passed over to the manufacturer in its entirety. The end-price of a product will only contain real production costs and a fair margin.

eLYQD Utility Token
Payments within the eLYQD ecosystem will be effected in the system's own crypto-tokens—LYQD, ERC20-compliant. The function of the token will be to reward users for active use of the ecosystem and contributions to its development (rewards include several types of crypto-paybacks, loyalty, promotions).

Arbitration
In the case of a dispute between buyer and seller, an arbitration service is available. We encourage sellers to choose an arbitrator, as it increases the trust level for buyers and also the probability that purchases will be made. If both parties dispute a transaction, the seller will pay the arbitrator out of the escrowed funds. For buyers, arbitration is always free of charge.

Reputation System
Every seller and buyer will have a reputation rating derived from their conduct during every transaction. Users with a low or negative reputation score may be filtered out, in order to protect other users from fraud and wasted time. This reputation system will encourage legitimate merchants and customers to act honestly and to build up a solid reputation.

Fiat Payments
Ether, like all cryptocurrencies, is volatile, changing in value on a daily basis, relative to national currencies like the dollar and the euro. eLYQD will develop an integrated payment system that works like ether, but converts to currencies at a ratio of 1:1. Finally, items can be priced in a national currency, and you will know exactly how much you're spending or being paid.

TOKEN AND TOKEN DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
Token = LYQD
Platform = Ethereum
Type = ERC20
PreICO price 1 LYQD = 0.0024 USD
Price in ICO 1 LYQD = 0.0024 USD
Min. investment = 0.1 ETH
Accepting = ETH
Distributed in ICO = 60%
Soft cap = 2,000,000 USD
Hard cap = 15,000,000 USD

TOKEN SALE STRUCTURE

eLYQD ROADMAP
The following is the well-calculated and progressive way the devs have planned their activities.

2018 › An idea is born. A decentralized marketplace exclusively for the vaping industry › Bringing some serious change through our direct to consumer marketplace

Q3 - Q4 2018 › Funding for development › Launch of the marketplace via sale of LYQD tokens

Q1 2019 › Development of an alpha version of the marketplace testing › All connections made through HTTPS › Escrow & Arbitration smart contracts › Universal search bar › Blockchain caching system › Free, private image uploading › Unencrypted chat system › x2 Geth and caching nodes

Q2 2019 › Blockchain caching system › Free, private image uploading › Unencrypted chat system › Public beta testing › Localization in 20 languages › Error reporting system › Status.im integration › Web version & filtering system › Importable theme system › Shipping provider integration

Q3 2019 › Escrow app & arbitration providers › Importable theme system › Naming system, Sigs & Nametags › Reputation system › Shipping provider integration › Variable and safe-low gas cost › Reputation system › Mobile apps for iOS and Android › Additional shipping provider integration › Storefront system › Bulk inventory upload

Q4 2019 › Live desktop app for escrow and arbitration › Live Status.im app › Live web version › Integrated encrypted chat system › Filtering system › Variable and safe-low gas cost › Complete Geth and caching node network › Storefront system › Bulk inventory upload › Additional languages › Fiat payment system.

eLYQD TEAM
The eLYQD team is unique in that it combines deep vaping industry and fintech experience with blockchain and software expertise. eLYQD's Crowdsale is a natural continuation of the team's long term vision of delivering frictionless, high quality, low costing vaping experience for everyone, everywhere.

eLYQD CONTACTS
For information about this great project, visit the following sites:
Website
Whitepaper
Bitcointalk thread
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