Gopher Protocol Announces De-Levering Eliminates Almost All Derivatives Debts

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 04, 2018 -- Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) ("Gopher" and the "Company"), a company specializing in the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technologies, announces that it has taken further steps to eliminate most of its convertible debt.  The Form 8-K regarding these actions can be found at the following link: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1471781/000161577418000063/s108623_8k.htm

Along with the recently announced growth capital financing, the Company is positioned to pursue growth and fund the rollout of its new technologies. The de-levering is part of the Company’s strategy to reduce its dependence on convertible debt financing and create a balance sheet that gives investors clarity regarding the number of shares outstanding and potential dilution caused by historical convertible debt financing.

“We are pleased to make this string of announcements, which we believe is evidence of the fact that we are on track to complete many of the tasks that I have laid out including our absorbing of our recent acquisition as we seek to combine our distribution channel with our new technologies,” stated Greg Bauer, CEO.

 About Gopher Protocol Inc.

Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) (“Gopher” and the "Company") (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is a development-stage company which consider itself Native IoT creator, developing  Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technology.  The Company has a portfolio of Intellectual Property that when commercialized will include smart microchips, mobile application software and supporting cloud software.  The system contemplates the creation of a global network.  The core of the system will be it’s advanced microchip technology that can be installed in any mobile device worldwide. Gopher envisions this system as an internal, private network between all enabled mobile devices providing shared processing, advanced mobile database management/sharing and enhanced mobile features.

Corporate Site: http://gopherprotocol.com

Press page/ press kit - http://gopherprotocol.com/?page_id=228

Consumer and product website for Guardian Patch: http://www.guardianpatch.com/.

About Guardian Pet Tracker http://www.guardianpettracker.com/

The Guardian Pet Tracker (Sphere Internal name - the "Sphere") system is a derivative technology of Gopher's Guardian Patch technology. The Sphere is designed to provide its users with local tracking capability using a re-chargeable/replaceable battery source. Gopher intends to release pre-production units in limited test in the near future.

GOPH disclosure: More info: SEC link /technology abstract:

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Contact:

Greg Bauer, CEO
Gopher Protocol Inc.
VM Only 888-685-7336

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