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Asset Entities Inc

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Apr 2, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Apr 2, 2024

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended: December 31,2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

Commission File No.001-41612

ASSET ENTITIES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada88-1293236
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Crescent Ct, 7th Floor, Dallas, TX75201
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(214) 459-3117

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareASSTThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer☐Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☒Smaller reporting company☒
Emerging growth company☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No☒

As of June 30, 2023 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the aggregate market value of the registrant’s shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (“Class B Common Stock”), held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of such shares as reported on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC) was approximately $6,898,619.76. Shares held by each executive officer and director and by each person who owned more than 10% of the outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock have been excluded from the calculation in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.

As of March 29, 2024, there were a total of 7,532,029 shares of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, outstanding and 6,892,381 shares of the registrant’s Class B Common Stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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Asset Entities Inc.

Annual Report on Form 10-K

Year Ended December 31, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1.Business1
Item 1A.Risk Factors18
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments39
Item 1C.Cybersecurity39
Item 2.Properties41
Item 3.Legal Proceedings41
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures41
PART II
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities42
Item 6.[Reserved]46
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations47
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk58
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data58
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure58
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures58
Item 9B.Other Information58
Item 9C.Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections58
PART III
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance59
Item 11.Executive Compensation63
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters70
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence72
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services75
PART IV
Item 15.Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules77
Signatures79

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INTRODUCTORY NOTES

Use of Terms

Except as otherwise indicated by the context and for the purposes of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”) only, references in this Annual Report to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” “Asset Entities,” and “our company” are to Asset Entities Inc., a Nevada corporation. “Class A Common Stock” refers to the Company’s Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share. “Class B Common Stock” refers to the Company’s Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share.

Note Regarding Trademarks, Trade Names and Service Marks

We use various trademarks, trade names and service marks in our business, including “AE 360 DDM”, “Asset Entities Where Assets Are Created”, “SiN”, “Social Influencer Network”, and associated marks. For convenience, we may not include the SM,®or™ symbols, but such omission is not meant to indicate that we would not protect our intellectual property rights to the fullest extent allowed by law. Any other trademarks, trade names or service marks referred to in this Annual Report are the property of their respective owners.

Note Regarding Industry and Market Data

We are responsible for the information contained in this Annual Report. This report includes industry data and forecasts that we obtained from industry publications and surveys as well as public filings and internal company sources. Industry publications, surveys and forecasts generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Statements as to our ranking, market position and market estimates are based on third-party forecasts, management’s estimates and assumptions about our markets and our internal research. We have not independently verified such third-party information, nor have we ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon in those sources. While we believe that all such information contained in this Annual Report is accurate and complete, nonetheless such data involve uncertainties and risks, including risks from errors, and is subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under “Item 1A.Risk Factors” and “Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:

●the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial condition;
●our ability to introduce new products and services;
●our ability to obtain additional funding to develop additional services and offerings;
●compliance with obligations under intellectual property licenses with third parties;
●market acceptance of our new offerings;
●competition from existing online offerings or new offerings that may emerge;
●our ability to establish or maintain collaborations, licensing or other arrangements;
●our ability and third parties’ abilities to protect intellectual property rights;
●our ability to adequately support future growth;
●our goals and strategies;
●our future business development, financial condition and results of operations;

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●expected changes in our revenue, costs or expenditures;
●growth of and competition trends in our industry;
●the accuracy and completeness of the data underlying our or third-party sources’ industry and market analyses and projections;
●our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our services;
●our expectations regarding our relationships with investors, institutional funding partners and other parties with whom we collaborate;
●fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in the markets in which we operate; and
●relevant government policies and regulations relating to our industry.

In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect results. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed under “Item 1A.Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual events or results may vary significantly from those implied or projected by the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance.

In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Annual Report, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

The forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this Annual Report. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, there is no undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

Summary of Risk Factors

The following is a summary of material risks that could affect our business. This summary may not contain all of our material risks, and it is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed risk factors set forth under “Item 1A.Risk Factors”.

●We have a limited operating history, which may make it difficult to evaluate our business and prospects.
●The Company may experience negative cash flow.
●The Company may need to raise additional capital to support its operations.
●The Company may incur significant losses, and there can be no assurance that the Company will ever become a profitable business.
●The Company’s future revenue and operating results are unpredictable and may fluctuate significantly.
●If we are unable to maintain a good relationship with the social media platforms where we operate, our business will suffer.
●Risks relating to the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFT industries may cause material adverse effects on our business operations.

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●If demand for our services does not develop as expected, our projected revenues and profits will be affected.
●The Company will be subject to risk associated with the development of new products or services.
●The Company may not be able to create and maintain a competitive advantage, given the rapid technological and other competitive changes affecting all markets nationally and worldwide. The Company’s success will depend on its ability to keep pace with any such changes.
●The technology area is subject to rapid change, and there are risks associated with new products and services.
●If our paying subscribers are not satisfied with our Discord subscription services, we may face additional cost, loss of profit opportunities, damage to our reputation, or legal liability.
●Our services are based in a new and unproved market and are subject to the risks of failure inherent in the development of new products and services.
●Our business depends on a strong brand, and if we are not able to maintain and enhance our brand, our ability to expand our customer base will be impaired and our business and operating results will be harmed.
●The social media, education, and community-based platform sectors are subject to rapid technological change and, to compete, we must continually evolve and upgrade the user experience to enhance our business.
●The Company operates in a highly competitive industry and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully.
●We are dependent on the continued services and performance of our senior management and other key employees, the loss of any of whom could adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
●If our co-founders were to experience a loss to their social media followings, it could adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
●Our business depends on our ability to attract and retain talented qualified employees or key personnel.
●We may not be able to manage future growth effectively.
●We may have difficulty scaling and adapting our existing infrastructure to accommodate a larger customer base, technology advances or customer requirements.
●If the Company fails to develop or protect its intellectual property adequately, the Company’s business could suffer.
●The Company’s products, services or processes could be subject to claims of infringement of the intellectual property of others.
●We may experience disruption to our servers or our software which could cause us to lose customers.
●A failure or breach of our security systems or infrastructure as a result of cyberattacks could disrupt our business, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, increase our costs and cause losses.

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●Certain stockholders have substantial influence over our company, and their interests may not be aligned with the interests of other stockholders.
●Current market conditions and recessionary pressures in one or more of the Company’s markets could impact the Company’s ability to grow its business.
●The COVID-19 pandemic may cause a material adverse effect on our business.
●We may incur liability as a result of information retrieved from or transmitted over the Internet or published using our services or services of social media platforms, or as a result of claims related to our services or services of social media platforms, and legislation regulating content on social media platforms may require us to change our services or business practices and may adversely affect our business and financial results.
●We are not currently registered as an investment adviser and if we should have registered as an investment adviser, our failure to do so could subject us to civil and/or criminal penalties.
●We will face growing regulatory and compliance requirements which can be costly and time-consuming.
●Failure to comply with data privacy and security laws and regulations could adversely affect our operating results and business.
●Our business could be negatively impacted by changes in the U.S. political environment.
●Our business depends on our customers’ continued and unimpeded access to the Internet and the development and maintenance of Internet infrastructure. Internet access providers may be able to block, degrade or charge for access to certain of our services, which could lead to additional expenses and the loss of customers.
●Our business could be affected by new governmental regulations regarding the Internet.
●The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources.
●Climate change and increased focus by governmental organizations on sustainability issues, including those related to climate change, may have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.
●If we fail to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired.
●The structure of our common stock has the effect of concentrating voting control with certain Asset Entities officers and directors; this will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters. It may also limit the price and liquidity of our common stock due to its ineligibility for inclusion in certain stock market indices.

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