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About DeStore

At DeStore, we prioritize community and self-empowerment to empower dynamic individuals for a sustainable future. Together, we aim to enlighten others about self-sovereignty and sustainability, unlocking boundless opportunities.

Our Mission

DeStore's mission is to empower brands to embrace Web3. We act as a technology facilitator, enabling convenient tokenization real-world assets via digital twin redemption.

DeStore facilitates the integration of real-world assets with blockchain-based digital twins, thereby giving rise to hybrid products. Together, we're reshaping the future of commerce by revolutionizing how brands engage with customers in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Josiah Kotzur
CEO/Founder of DeStore

Our Vision

Our vision paints a future where brand holders seize complete control over promoting and selling their products, shaping their self-sovereign destiny in the digital world.

Our central goal is to bridge the gap between traditional real-life products and the revolutionary world of blockchain-based Digital Twins, unlocking unprecedented growth and expansion opportunities.

We firmly believe that the future of commerce lies in the transformative power of Web3 technology.

Our determination is to grow alongside this field's continuous evolution. By leveraging the latest advancements and dismantling barriers, we strive to contribute to an all-inclusive and efficient Web3 ecosystem, propelling businesses and individuals to flourish.

Our approach

1

Empowerment through Self-Sovereignty

We empower brand holders to take full control of their product promotion and sales, allowing them to autonomously shape their destiny in the digital realm.

2

Bridging Traditional and Blockchain Worlds

We bridge the gap between traditional real-life products and blockchain-based Digital Twins, offering a seamless integration that unlocks unprecedented growth opportunities.
3

Embracing Web3 Technology

We firmly believe in the transformative potential of Web3 technology and are committed to leveraging its advancements to revolutionize commerce.
4

Continuous Evolution

We are dedicated to evolving alongside the continuous advancements in the Web3 space, ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation and progress.
5

Inclusivity and Efficiency

Inclusivity and Efficiency: We strive to create an all-inclusive and efficient Web3 ecosystem by dismantling barriers and providing opportunities for businesses and individuals to thrive.

History

DeStore was created by its founder, Josiah Kotzur, to sell opals in the metaverse. This novel vision led to the development of DeStore, which captured the attention of the Discovery Channel and resulted in the first opal being sold in the metaverse on international TV. This achievement also caught Sony's attention, leading to the tokenization of the first Sony Speaker as part of Sony's Web3 incubator program.

Team and Experience

DeStore recognizes the importance of having a professional, diverse, and dynamic team.

DeStore team consists of ambitious individuals and comprises skilled Web3 and business professionals working tirelessly to make our vision a reality.

We are excited about the future of DeStore and the continued growth of our team as we strive to revolutionize the world of decentralized commerce.

Cofounder & CEO

Josiah Kotzur

I'm excited to help businesses level up their products and jump into the world of Web3.

I'm excited to help businesses level up their products and jump into the world of Web3.
Cofounder & CMO

Dustin Lee

Let's blend tech with a sprinkle of community magic to turbocharge adoption and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow!

Let's blend tech with a sprinkle of community magic to turbocharge adoption and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow!
Cofounder & COO

Ivan Vicente

Leading the charge in development, we're driving our company to new heights with strategic vision and unmatched dedication.

Leading the charge in development, we're driving our company to new heights with strategic vision and unmatched dedication.
Full-stack Developer

James

At the forefront of development, I'm steering our company to new horizons with my expertise and unwavering dedication.

At the forefront of development, I'm steering our company to new horizons with my expertise and unwavering dedication.

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