ZK International's Subsidiary, xSigma Corporation, Completes A $1.5 Million DeFi Protocol Development and Implementation Services Agreement

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ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) announced its subsidiary xSigma Corporation has contracted Dentoro Alliance LP for a multi-year software development agreement worth $1.5 million to create a decentralized finance protocol. Dentoro will hold 49% equity in xSigma as part of this deal and will leverage a team of experienced developers from companies like Facebook and Google. This partnership is part of xSigma's pivot to decentralized finance and aims to enhance transparency and legitimacy in blockchain-based smart contracts.

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• xSigma secures a $1.5 million contract for developing a DeFi protocol.
• Dentoro brings extensive expertise with a team from top tech companies.
• Dentoro will hold 49% equity, aligning its interests with xSigma's success.

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• None.

WENZHOU, China, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), a designer, engineer, manufacturer, and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products primarily used for water and gas supplies, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, xSigma Corporation, ("xSigma") www.xsigma.com has selected Dentoro Alliance LP, ("Dentoro") as software development partner for the development and implementation of a decentralized finance protocol application. The development and implementation services agreement is a multi-year, $1.5 million dollar software agreement that has been signed between xSigma and Dentoro.

Under this agreement Dentoro will join as new shareholder of xSigma to provide software development expertise in creating and launching a decentralized finance protocol on the Ethereum blockchain (the "Protocol"). Dentoro will also bring in a talented team that consists of former Facebook, Ripple and Google software engineers to join xSigma with this project.

Dentoro and its experienced team of developers has initiated several projects relating to cryptocurrencies and now at xSigma they will be responsible for building and launching the Protocol, providing initial and ongoing technical maintenance and support, and providing advertising for the Protocol. In addition, the developers shall create all the software, files, libraries and tools necessary to launch the Protocol. In exchange for all the IP rights, coding, know-how and experience, Dentoro will be issued from treasury shares in a quantity such that Dentoro shall hold 49% of the equity of xSigma.

Commenting on the software development agreement, Mr. Jiancong Huang, Chairman and CEO of ZK International and Director of xSigma, stated, "We consider it a great privilege to be working towards launching a Decentralized Finance ("DeFi") protocol which aims to provide a new level of transparency and legitimacy to decentralized financial blockchain-based smart contracts." 

For the latest updates on xSigma's research initiatives, including its upcoming DeFi protocol, follow xSigma's Twitter and LinkedIn pages, or visit http://xsigma.com/ and www.xsigma.fi

About ZK International Group Co., Ltd.

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based designer, engineer, manufacturer and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that require sophisticated water or gas pipeline systems. The Company owns 28 patents, 21 trademarks, 2 Technical Achievement Awards, and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards. ZK International is preparing to capitalize on the $850 Billion commitment made by the Chinese Government to improve the quality of water, which in its current supply state is 70% unfit for human contact. ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001), Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401), and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee that is focused on supplying steel piping for the multi-billion dollar industries of Gas and Water sectors. ZK has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects, which include the Beijing National Airport, the "Water Cube" and "Bird's Nest", which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Emphasizing superior properties and durability of its steel piping, ZK International is providing a solution for the delivery of high quality, highly sustainable, environmentally sound drinkable water to not only to the China market but to international markets such as Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia.

For more information please visit www.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally, please follow the Company on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Weibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visit www.sec.gov.

About XSigma Corporation

XSigma Corporation, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Together with ZK International, has launched xSigma as a research and development lab back in 2018 to solve real-world infrastructure challenges. Its mandate was to explore new opportunities in smart contracts, supply chain management and other blockchain-based solutions. XSigma has since pivoted to decentralized finance, focusing on decentralized exchanges, stablecoins and lending protocols. The research lab is now actively working on its ecosystem of products beginning with its DeFi protocol. The ultimate objective is to build a range of financial tools and products for the flourishing decentralized finance industry. The xSigma team that are being assembled are on the leading edge of blockchain research and development that intersects decentralized finance, supply chain management, IoT, and infrastructure. The DeFi protocol is one of many decentralized finance projects xSigma plans to launch over the next 12 months. It will feed into a growing network of DeFi products for enterprise and consumer markets. Any blockchain protocol is subject to a degree of risk; xSigma's DeFi protocol has implemented tamper-resistant programming, but is still subject to potential hacks. For further information about xSigma, please visit its website at www.xsigma.com and www.xsigma.fi 

Safe Harbor Statement 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of ZK International. Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, as well as other risk factors that are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although ZK International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by ZK International or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. ZK International does not undertake any obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Contact:

Sherry Zheng
Weitian Group LLC
Email: shunyu.zheng@weitian-ir.com
Phone: +1 718-213-7386

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FAQ

What is the value of the contract between xSigma Corporation and Dentoro?

The contract is valued at $1.5 million.

What percentage of equity will Dentoro hold in xSigma?

Dentoro will hold 49% equity in xSigma.

What is ZK International Group's stock symbol?

ZK International Group's stock symbol is ZNIK.

What does the new partnership between xSigma and Dentoro focus on?

The partnership focuses on developing a decentralized finance protocol.

Who are the key team members involved in the Dentoro project?

The team includes former engineers from Facebook, Ripple, and Google.