1. What is the Private Offer Feature?

Tokenize.it's Private Offer is like a digital invitation to invest in a startup. Think of it as a golden ticket to your favorite chocolate factory, but for business. It's designed to make investing easier, safer, and more transparent.

2. The Magic Behind Smart Contracts

Now, you might wonder, how does this work? Smart contracts are the secret sauce. These are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.

3. Creating Your PersonalInvite

The Private Offer feature is powered by the Personal Invite smart contract. For each investment, Tokenize.it deploys a unique PersonalInvite contract. It's like crafting a custom key for each investor. This process is super secure and allows both the startup founder and the investor to give their approval before anything happens, and also before any data about the investment is revealed on-chain.

4. Approvals and Security

Before deployment, both parties can approve certain actions. The founder must allow the (counterfactual) contract to create tokens, and the investor must approve transferring funds. Doing this, they say, "Yes, we agree to these terms."

5. The Deal Happens

Once everything is set, the contract swings into action during it’s creation. It takes the investor's money, mints the promised tokens, deducts any fees, and lets everyone know what just happened with a transparency event.

6. One-Time Use for Security

Here's the cool part: Once deployed, the contract is like a (used) one-time coupon. It can't be reused or tampered with. This ensures the investment process is secure and trustworthy.

7. Blockchain: The Seal of Trust

And here's the cherry on top – everything happens on the blockchain, which means there's solid proof that the deal went down as agreed. It's like having a digital receipt for your investment.

So, there you have it! Tokenize.it's Private Offer feature makes investing easier, more secure, and completely transparent. Whether you're a startup founder or an investor, this innovation simplifies the process and gives you peace of mind. Say goodbye to complicated paperwork and hello to smart contracts that work like magic.

For more information, we recommend our website, this article on our smart contracts, and our smart contract repository. Here is an example investment on goerli, for those very curious. Feel free to reach out, too!