Token Description & Project Background

Constellation Network is a directed acyclic graph-backed protocol that is geared towards supporting enterprise-focussed applications. 

From a technical standpoint, Constellation seeks to differentiate itself from other Layer-0 protocols by using a process whereby independent state channels are built on top of the Hypergraph, a directed acyclic graph-based ledger which the team claims operates at near infinite scale and within an environment completely void of transaction fees. 

Constellation Labs, the firm tasked with overseeing network development, was created by Benjamin Jorgensen, Benjamin Diggles, Mathias Goldman, and Wyatt Meldman-Floch in 2017.

DAG is the network’s native utility token, which is primarily used to reward node operators for securing the network.

Risks of DAG

Like an investment in other crypto assets, there are some general risks to investing in DAG. These include:  (i) volatility risk and liquidity risk, (ii) short history risk, (iii) demand risk, (iv) forking risk, (v) code defects, (vi) regulatory risk, (vii) electronic trading risk, and (viii) cyber security risk. For additional information of these and other general risks associated with crypto assets and Uphold’s platform, please refer to the Risks Specific to Holding Digital Assets statement.

In addition to these general risks, an investment in DAG is subject to the following specific risks:

• Whilst claiming to be designed to handle ‘big data’, the Constellation network has yet to be subjected to real-world testing. Any potential success associated with the DAG token depends on Constellation’s adoption rate by governments, enterprises, and projects. 

We emphasize that this Crypto Asset Statement is not an exhaustive description or summary of all risks associated with DAG. Investors should conduct their own research and perform their own assessment before trading any crypto asset to determine the appropriate level of risk for their personal circumstances.

The DAG community and Constellation Labs are not under any legal or regulatory obligation to disclose material information to the public regarding its activities. Holders of DAG have no recourse to Constellation Labs or Uphold if DAG declines in value for any reason.

Changes to applicable law may adversely affect the use, transfer, exchange, or value of any of your crypto assets, and such changes may be sudden and without notice.

Uphold’s Evaluation Process

Prior to listing DAG on the Uphold Platform, Uphold performed due diligence on DAG and determined that DAG is unlikely to be a security or derivative under relevant securities legislation. Uphold’s analysis including reviewing publicly available information on the following: 

• The creation, governance, usage, and design of DAG, including ensuring the source code being open-source, audited and peer reviewed, security, and roadmap for growth in the developer community. 
• The supply, demand, maturity, utility, and liquidity of DAG.
• Marketing materials put forward by the DAG social team including, Twitter, Medium blog, LinkedIn posts, Discord and Telegram channels.
• Material technical risks associated with DAG, including any code defects, security breaches and other threats concerning DAG and its supporting blockchain (such as the susceptibility to hacking and impact of forking), or the practices and protocols that apply to them.
• Legal and regulatory risks associated with DAG, including any pending, potential, or prior civil, regulatory, criminal, or enforcement action relating to the issuance, distribution, or use of DAG. 

General

Uphold has prepared this Crypto Asset Statement based on publicly available information. Although Uphold has taken steps to obtain information from apparently reliable sources, information contained in this Crypto Asset Statement may be inaccurate, incomplete or out-of-date. This overview is a starting point for you to perform your own research prior to investing in a crypto asset.

Uphold users should read the Risks Specific To Holding Digital Assets statement for additional discussion of general risks associated with crypto assets made available through the Uphold platform.  

Canadian residents, please note that Uphold has filed an application for registration in certain Canadian jurisdictions but has not yet obtained registration. Until such time as Uphold obtains registration, Uphold has agreed to abide by the terms of an undertaking available at the following link. Please also review the Uphold Canada – Crypto Risk Statement for additional discussion of general risks associated with the crypto assets made available through Uphold Platform. Please be aware that statutory rights of action for damages or rescission in section 130.1 of the Securities Act (Ontario) and, if applicable, similar statutory rights under securities legislation in the other provinces and territories of Canada do not apply in respect of this Crypto Asset Statement or other disclosures on the Uphold website and Risks Specific To Holding Digital Assets statement. 

Last updated on June 5, 2023.