Sign's first product, Signatures, allows users to sign legally binding agreements using their public keys, thereby creating an on-chain record of agreed contract terms.

Sign's second product is TokenTable, which helps Web3 projects execute, track, and distribute their tokens.

In simple terms, you can upload contracts, invite others to sign, verify identity using wallets, encrypt and store data, trace signatures, and permanently archive files. It provides a secure, convenient, and decentralized signing solution for the Web3 ecosystem.

Core advantages

Sign is quite impressive in Web3, with several highlights:

Secure and decentralized: files are encrypted with wallet public keys, even Sign officials cannot access them. Signatures can be publicly verified, and files are stored on Arweave, never to be altered or lost.

Supports all chains: EVM, Solana, Bitcoin, and TON can all be used, and Sign Protocol can also provide cross-chain proofs, compatible with any ecosystem.

User-friendly: Besides wallets, you can also log in using Google or Twitter, making it accessible for Web2 as well. Contracts come with templates, and the backend can manage files, with operations similar to DocuSign.

Transparent and verifiable: Signatures and operations are recorded on Sign Protocol, accessible to anyone. It works particularly well in trust-required areas like DAOs and DeFi.

Comprehensive ecosystem: contracting, token management, and cross-chain proof all done in one go, with products working together seamlessly.

Technology and product progress

EthSign Signatures: Supports multi-chain wallets, cross-chain verification, and diversified login methods. The contract signing process is smooth, and the encryption and storage architecture is mature. The integration of Arweave storage and Sign Protocol further enhances transparency and credibility.

TokenTable: an important component of the Sign ecosystem, helping project parties manage token distribution and addressing pain points in token ownership for Web3 projects.

Sign Protocol: As a cross-chain proof protocol, the launch of Sign Protocol marks Sign's transformation from a single tool to infrastructure, providing a scalable proof mechanism for the Web3 ecosystem.

Business model

Sign's potential revenue streams include enterprise value-added services, customized fees, and a subscription model for TokenTable. However, current revenue mainly relies on TokenTable, and the profitability of EthSign Signatures has yet to materialize.

Funding background

2021-07-27: $650,000 seed round funding: Sign completed its seed round funding, laying the foundation for early product development.

2022-03-09: $12 million funding: led by Sequoia Capital, this round of funding supports Sign in expanding cross-chain capabilities and optimizing user experience.

2025-01-28: $16 million funding: endorsed by YZi Labs, Hack VC, Amber Group, and others.

Token allocation and unlocking

Total token supply: 10 billion

Initial circulation: 12% (1.2 billion)

Release

GE airdrop: fully released at TGE

Investors: 1 year lock-up + 2 years linear monthly release

Team members: 1 year lock-up + 3 years linear monthly release

Foundation: 5% released at TGE + remaining released quarterly, for a total of 5 years

Ecosystem cooperation: 10% released at TGE + remaining released quarterly, for a total of 5 years

Community rewards: monthly releases starting 3 months after TGE, continuing for 5 years

60% of the tokens will be earned through participation and contribution after TGE

Overall

Sign is a pioneer in Web3 contracting, with solid technology that addresses trust and privacy issues. Web3 players are reluctant to sign contracts, traditional businesses do not understand blockchain, and the market is not fully open.

However, Sign's encryption, cross-chain, and storage technologies are solid, and TokenTable and Sign Protocol have also proven their potential. The Sign team is focused on product development in the Web3 space.

Sign is like a bridge, connecting on-chain trust with off-chain collaboration.