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The Title App Litepaper

The Title App Litepape

Making sense of a messy world

HOM DAO is the creator of the Title App, a platform that provides a secure and immutable record of an asset's title records, chain of title, and title transfer. This creates several benefits for individuals and business by reducing costs and time in transactions, and creating greater transparency throughout the global economy.
Abstract
Title is a legal description of the rights to an asset and legal ownership and is a critical part of our modern economy. Title is used to transfer all types of assets, including real estate, equities, cars, mineral rights, and even consumer collectibles like sneakers, artwork or your kid’s bicycle.
The problems that the Title App solves
Lack of accurate, clear and secure titles results in corruption, theft, and is a barrier to helping lift people out of poverty. At a basic level, if someone steals your bike, your bike has a serial number. If that number isn’t registered in a way that anyone can see that you are the owner, then it makes it hard to get your bike back from the thief. In the same way, if you are living in a house and think you own the property, but don’t have clear title to it, the house may legally not be yours, and you could be evicted. Not surprisingly, lack of clear title most adversely impacts marginalized communities and women.
Title App leverages distributed ledger technology to provide an open and immutable record of any asset’s title records (asset characteristics/identifiers), chain of title (history), and title transfer (sale of asset). This is as important for a home, as it is for a bicycle within the home.
To keep the content of the DTC up to date. Title App uses AI-based bots to constantly scan and monitor activities related to the DTCs. AI is used to both build up the DTC themselves and support the ongoing monitoring services provided by Title App to its customers.
Benefits of the Title App
  • 1.
    Simplification of the title process: The Title App uses distributed ledger technology to simplify the title process and provide an open and immutable record of any asset's title records, chain of title, and title transfer. This makes it easier and more efficient to transfer title ownership, reducing time and costs associated with traditional title services.
  • 2.
    Improved accuracy and security: The use of blockchain technology provides a secure and tamper-proof record of title, reducing the risk of corruption, theft, and other fraudulent activities. The use of AI to compile records ensures greater accuracy.
  • 3.
    Increased transparency: The Title App provides greater transparency in the title process, making it easier to establish who the real property owner is and reducing the risk of disputes over property ownership.
  • 4.
    Empowering marginalized communities: The Title App can empower marginalized communities that may have a legitimate legal claim to properties that have been stolen from them to perfect their claims.
  • 5.
    Saves money and time: The Title App reduces the cost of title-related research and insurance, which can account for up to 1% of the total transaction revenue of a property sale, making it more affordable for individuals and organizations to transfer title ownership.
  • The Digital Title Certificate and Interplanetary Title Registry
    The Title App product is based on a software that produces a non-fungible token (NFT) called a Digital Title Certificate (DTC). This DTC contains immutable and changeable information and lives on the blockchain. The DTC can be modified by the rules embedded in its smart contracts which are aligned with the legal framework of the country in which the property is located. The DTC platform has been developed on blockchains that are gasless, to mitigate gas fees and reduce carbon emissions.
    DTCs are recorded on the Interplanetary Title Register (ITR), which is an open-source blockchain-based database of assets. Anyone can place an appropriately formatted DTC on the ITR. When DTCs are transferred from one party to another, that activity is tracked on the ITR.
    Title App incorporates know your customer/anti money laundering (KYC/AML) and digital identity to ensure the provenance of the owner of the property and DTC and avoid illicit activities, ranging from money laundering, to taxation, to land theft.
    The content integrated into the DTC is compiled using API systems from existing data service firms and web scraping from public records websites. The content is then compiled and managed by AI systems. AI bots are used to continually scan the DTC records against any activity that can been “seen” via the web. Activities identified by the AI bots are used to send alerts to DTC owners about activity related to their property. For example, the AI bot might flag a mechanics lien or UCC filing made against a property and recorded in a public database or public notice in a newspaper website. This triggers an alert system where the AI bot notifies the DTC owner of the activity with a recommended course of action.
    Making the Title App easy to use is a function of its digital wallet. This provides an easy and secure method for users to access, modify, and transfer their DTCs. A digital wallet is the customer's account which can easily be accessed through the app to mint, trade, transfer DTCs and other digital assets.
    How is title currently transferred?
    In developed countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, title services are largely manual, redundant, and costly. In developing countries, such as Brazil and India, title is often absent, unclear, or recorded through unreliable means, making it difficult to establish who the real property owner is. In many cases, this means that the person with either the most political power, or resources, claims title to the property and pushes out the inhabitants.
    Use Case: Real estate
    Our first use case for Title App is real estate, which is also the most complex form of title transfer. Title App is scheduled to be deployed in developed countries (the State and Nation of Hawaii, which is located in the United States) and developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.
    Why is there no fee for the title insurance and ALTA policy in this example? Once a property has been secured using the Title App (first time), ALTA policies should not be necessary (nor required). It may be that the lenders still require some level of insurance, but with an immutable record transfer and valid legal opinion regarding title, insurance seems increasingly suspect. Further, in the current system the entire title process is done again at every transaction, which is not needed if the record of title is immutable. Even if a lender requires an ALTA policy the savings in time and money for using the Title App are significant.
    The Title App Revenue model
    The Title App generates revenue from multiple services. The first is a title monitoring and proecttion servcie which is available on a subscription basis. Title App generates fees from property owners claiming their Digital Title Certificates. over time Title App will generate transaction fees when Digital Title Certificates are modified and/or transferred between owners as part of a real world real estate transaction (or stock trade, or car sale, or sneaker sale on eBay).
    Additional revenues are also generated through govtech and B2B sales and consulting fees for countries or large enterprises that wish to leverage the Title App protocol to their advantage.
    Web 3.0 for a world of non-crypto natives
    Title App services are focused initially on property owners and users, nearly all of whom do not have a crypto wallet. So the onboarding process is to have the user set up an account and custodial wallet within the Title App ecosystem. Once the NFT is created in this ecosystem, it is hosted in the client’s custodial wallet. Should the client wish to transfer the NFT to their personal non-custodial wallet.
    The use of gasless blockchain
    Title App is chain agnostic. It is deployed on the Polygon (MATIC) chain, and is now being optimized for the Redlight gasless chain. Using a gasless chain reduces the carbon footprint of transactions to nearly zero and ensures stable pricing. This helps ensure a user experience, versus one in which surprise gas fees lurk around every transaction.
    Roadmap for the Title App
  • Version 1: Real Estate. The long-term goal is that the DTC becomes recognized as the key legal document in all real estate transactions and become a key element of GovTech
  • Version 2: Automobiles. The long-term goal is the the DTC becomes recognized as the key legal document for transactions, insurance, and service for DMVs world wide
  • Version 3: Securities, carbon credits, and contracts will transition to web 3.0 using DTCs
  • Version 4: Release of a SAAS and open API that allows any e-commerce platform to easily mint DTCs for products it sells which can then be recorded on chain to make it more difficult to steal products (including package theft).
  • Security
    The Title App is providing software as a service (SaaS) to buyers and sellers of real world assets. The focus of our security process is across the tech stack, with a key focus on the creation, minting and payment for Digital Title Certificates.
    Blockchains as a technology through cryptography are extremely secure, but nothing is impervious.
    A key not about gasless blockchains and Layer 2 blockchains: Proof of Stake, Proof of Work and Proof of Authority allows us to utilize its decentralized nature to not rely on a single entity, but rather spread the burden of “risk” between all of the validators. This makes it extremely difficult to affect the network via a targeted attack. For example, a malicious validator can be kicked off the network by other validators through the decentralized voting process in Proof of Authority.
    The rationale behind defaulting to a hosted wallet for Title App customers is that most of the people who use Title App do not own any crypto and the existing environment is confusing and often results in users losing their tokens when they lose their passwords. A custodial environment ensures that the users don’t lose their DTCs and also creates a more user-friendly experience.
    Conclusion
    The Title App has the potential to revolutionize our current economic and governance models, making title transfer more accessible, efficient, and secure.
    If you would like to learn more about the Title App, you can do so through our website or by minting a Digital Title Certificate for your own property at www.titleapp.net.
    The Title App
    HOW to BUY TITLE TOKENS
    TITLE Token FAQ
    What is a TITLE token and how does it work?
    TITLE is a token that contains a smart contract for a personal loan made from the initial TITLE buyer to HOM DAO for a period of five years. When you buy a TITLE token, those proceeds are used by HOM DAO to fund operations for the Title App project. Each TITLE token will earn 10% interest per year, paid out daily in TITLE tokens. The loan is secured by the cash flow generated by the Title App's software as a service.
    How much are the interest payments for TITLE tokens?
    Interest is paid at a rate of 10% simple interest per year. Interest is not paid on tokens that are awarded as interest. Interest is paid for a term of five years.
    How can I purchase TITLE tokens?
    TITLE tokens can be purchased on the Redlight Chain DEX called Dawnswap. You can access Dawnswap with a Metamask wallet. Redlight and Dawnswap are domiciled in the United Arab Emirates.
    You can purchase title tokens using either USDT or REDLC.
    Can I stake TITLE tokens?
    Yes. Starting in July 2023, you will be able to stake TITLE tokens to earn rewards through the Pinnacle Pools program on Redlight Network.
    You will also be able to stake USDT(R) and earn TITLE rewards in the Pinnacle pools program
    What is Pinnacle staking?
    Pinnacle staking is similar to a CD with a bank. You deposit your currency, like TITLE or USDT, for a certain amount of time and you earn rewards, like interest. Staking has a term, which is the minimum amount of time you need to keep the tokens on deposit to earn the awards.
    What is the staking award for TITLE tokens?
    The final staking schedule will be released on June 30, 2023, but the estimated award for staking is going to be in the range of 10% per year, paid in TITLE tokens.
    What is the TITLE token voting game?
    Once a year, there will be a vote to earn game with all the people who own TITLE tokens. The game will consist of a vote on a subject that's important to the Title App. The more people that vote, the higher the award. For example, if 100% of the TITLE token holders vote (either for or against, it doesn't matter), everyone gets a 10% award paid in TITLE tokens. The interest and the awards are paid using TITLE tokens.
    How is the Title App project decentralized?
    The HOM DAO community serves as the decentralized board of directors for the Title App project. The Title App was created as a project by the HOM DAO community and its major decisions continue to be directed by HOM DAO decentralized voting processes.
    What are the risks associated with purchasing TITLE tokens?
    The risks associated with purchasing TITLE tokens are outlined in the Title App's risk factors, which can be found on their website at https://titleapp.net/riskfactors1/.
    How is the redemption of TITLE tokens planned to be funded?
    The funds to redeem the TITLE tokens will be generated by the positive cash flow from the Title App's software as a service, and will be held in a liquidity pool.
    What is the face value of a TITLE token?
    The face value of a TITLE token is 1 USDT.
    Can I hold onto my TITLE tokens instead of redeeming them for USDT at the end of the five-year term?
    Yes, you can hold onto your TITLE tokens if you’d like to and trade them instead of redeeming them for USDT. HOM DAO may vote to convert TITLE to some other form of token in the future.
    What happens if the Title App is unable to fund the liquidity pool from operating revenue?
    If the Title App is unable to turn a profit, there is a risk that they may default on the redemption of the TITLE tokens for USDT. Please read the risk factors here: https://titleapp.net/riskfactors1/
    Who is the counter party for the loan in the TITLE smart contract?
    The counter party for the loan in the TITLE smart contract is HOM DAO Foundation in the Cayman Islands.
    Will the code for the TITLE token smart contracts be published?
    Yes, the code for the smart contract will be published in the HOM DAO Github prior to public release of TITLE.
    Will HOM DAO create another legal entity for the Title App project?
    HOM DAO may create another legal entity for the Title App project, and the smart contract contemplates the ability to assign the obligations of the smart contract to that entity.
    What is Redlight Chain?
    Where to buy TITLE Tokens dawnswap.finance/swap
    PRESS ABOUT THE TITLE APP
    Announcement from Redlight Chain

    We are excited to announce that Redlight has partnered with HOM DAO, the creator of the HOM-NFT Minting App, the HOM Protocol, Vote-to-Earn staking awards, and a completely decentralized finance approach to real estate lending; The Title app.

    Who is HOM DAO?

    HOM DAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) currently on Polygon blockchain, however, they will be launching their Title App Token on Redlight Chain, which has complex mechanics, made possible by our gasless blockchain. 

    HOM DAO has an immense pool of talent behind it, including;

    • Mike Lee, a former CEO of one of California's largest mortgage lenders
    • Sean Lee Combs, the Minister of Finance for the Nation of Hawaii
    • Bob Farrelly, the Community Development Director for HOM DAO who brings extensive experience in marketing and product sales. 

    HOM DAO also boasts a solid team of advisors, you can read more about here.

    HOM DAOs key partners include Crowdbotics, Polygon, Attom, KYC-Chain, Hampsons Attorneys at law and Zuber Lawler. 

    The Title App

    HOM DAO is committed to providing access to safe, sustainable housing for everyone, backed by NFT Technology with real-world utility. 

    They are currently creating the HOM-NFT Minting Web-App, which is a permissionless platform that allows property owners to convert their physical real estate property into an NFT called a Digital Title Certificate (DTC). This makes it possible for property owners to be able to buy, sell, rent and even finance properties on Redlight Chain, which means they can facilitate many forms of real estate transactions at a lower cost with more security, transparency and speed than ever before. 

    DTCs will also be able to track the chain of ownership for a range of physical goods, including real estate, automobiles, boats, and eventually other types of assets such as stocks. 

    Alongside the NFT Minting platform, they will also be creating a blockchain based land registry system, which means every NFT minted will have its information (Metadata) added to a distributed ledger of properties from around the world. This is a key step in transparency for property ownership records on a global scale. 

    Parts of the world that previously had no land registry will be able to leverage this technology to instantly boost their economies, as the immutable ledger of public information becomes freely accessible to everyone with an internet connection.

    The TITLE Token acts as a five-year loan provided to HOM DAO for the Title App project, which will earn 10% interest annually, paid out in TITLE Tokens. The loans are secured by the cash flow generated by Title App's Software-as-a-Service.

    Benefits of The Title App

    1. Simplification of the title process: The Title App uses distributed ledger technology to simplify the title process and provide an open and immutable record of any asset's title records, chain of title, and title transfer. This makes it easier and more efficient to transfer title ownership, reducing time and costs associated with traditional title services.
    2. Improved accuracy and security: The use of blockchain technology provides a secure and tamper-proof record of title, reducing the risk of corruption, theft, and other fraudulent activities. The use of AI to compile records ensures greater accuracy.
    3. Increased transparency: The Title App provides greater transparency in the title process, making it easier to establish who the real property owner is and reducing the risk of disputes over property ownership.
    4. Empowering marginalized communities: The Title App can empower marginalized communities that may have a legitimate legal claim to properties that have been stolen from them to perfect their claims.
    5. Saves money and time: The Title App reduces the cost of title-related research and insurance, which can account for up to 1% of the total transaction revenue of a property sale, making it more affordable for individuals and organizations to transfer title ownership.

    How this partnership compliments Redlight

    Having a protocol such as the Title App on our blockchain is a big step towards global mass adoption. Thanks to HOM DAOs experience in their respective fields, this partnership is going to put more eyes on Redlight Chain, and further showcase the barriers that are broken thanks to the power of being gasless.

    The partnership between Redlight Network and HOM DAO is poised to revolutionize the transfer of ownership across various industries. The launch of the TITLE token will pave the way for more transparent and efficient ownership transfers, saving time and money for everyone involved.

    Once a year title token holders will be able to participate in DAO voting, with higher participation resulting in higher rewards paid out to holders. This encourages community decisions to be made and decided on by everyone involved in the project. 

    The launch of the TITLE token will take place on Redlight Chain's decentralized exchange, DawnSwap, on May 21, 2023 at a starting price of $1.00. The initial offering will consist of 1,000,000 TITLE tokens, with a maximum of 10,000,000 TITLE loan tokens to be released, based on demand. The tokens can be purchased on DawnSwap using USDT-R. 

    As part of the launch, anyone interested can participate in the whitelist by filling out a Google Doc, which requires users to KYC. If you participate in the whitelist, you will be able to purchase TITLE Tokens for a discounted price of $0.90/token. Please note that TITLE will not be available to US citizens. You can access the Google document by clicking on this link: 

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqKJwEyhq86yke4_9KBaOTkpvC44xLXD1tBkV9rSXlLq3qmg/viewform.

    Website: https://homdao.io/

    Discord: https://discord.com/invite/NccSDMuDxq

    The Title App Litepaper: https://hom-dao.gitbook.io/hom-dao/the-title-app/the-title-app-litepaper