Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be
read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, and other financial information
appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The following discussion and analysis compares our consolidated
results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 (the “2024 Quarter”) with those for the six months ended June
30, 2023 (the “2023 Quarter”) and our consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (the “2024
Period”) with those for the six months ended June 30, 2023 (the “2023 Period”).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements”.
These statements include, among other things, statements regarding expanding our business and our liquidity as well as other statements
regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects, and business strategies. Forward-looking statements generally can
be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,”
“plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely
result,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject
to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those reflected in the forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, our ability to raise capital to
buy crypto mining machines we have commitments to purchase, regulatory issues which affect our business model, and those discussed under
the caption "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and those discussed in other documents we file
with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements,
except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements.
Business Overview
Since our incorporation, the Company has attempted
to become involved in a number of business ventures, all of which, excluding Edgemode Wyoming, were unsuccessful and which have been abandoned.
Edgemode Wyoming historically mined Ethereum from late 2020 until September 2022. Although Edgemode
Wyoming historically mined Ethereum, due to the change of Ethereum (ETH) from Proof of Work (POW) to Proof of stake (POS), the Company
terminated all rental agreements and future purchase orders related to Ethereum mining operations. We now intend to mine Bitcoin, subject
to financing. However, we require significant financing to commence Bitcoin mining. Since late 2022 we have focused on securing
a debt facility. We cannot provide any assurances we will receive any capital under a debt facility. Any debt financing will be used to
finance the purchase of Bitcoin mining hardware and hosting contracts. We have suspended our daily operations subject to receiving additional
funding. There are no assurances we will receive adequate financing. Our management has also begun exploring possible opportunities for
the Company involving mergers, acquisitions or other business combination transactions in an effort to diversify our business. We are
not currently a party to any agreement or understandings with any third parties, and there are no assurances even if our management locates
an opportunity which it believes will be in the best interests of our shareholders that we will ever consummate such a transaction. Accordingly,
investors should not place undue reliance on these efforts.
As stated above, at present, the Company has no
sources of revenue and has no specific business plan or purpose without significant financing. Therefore, the Company’s business
plan is to also seek an acquisition or merger candidate (a “Business Combination”). As a result, the Company is considered
a “blank check” or “shell” company. See the Risk Factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2023. Management does not intend to undertake any efforts to cause a market to develop in the Company’s
securities until such time as the Company has successfully implemented its business plan and/or closed on a suitable Business Combination.
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Although we have been in discussions with potential
partners or targets, we have not entered into any definitive agreements. The evaluation and selection of a business opportunity is a complex
and uncertain process, and we have not yet identified a target operating business for acquisition. Business opportunities that we believe
are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders may be scarce, or we may be unable to attract the businesses we identify
as viable for our objectives, including due to competitive forces in the marketplace beyond our control. There is no assurance that we
will be able to locate compatible business opportunities for the Company.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We discuss the material accounting policies that
are critical in making the estimates and judgments in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, under
the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates”. There has been
no material change in critical accounting policies or estimates during the period covered by this report.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information on recent accounting pronouncements
and impacts, see Note 1 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to
the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Results of operations
Our operating expenses for the 2024 Quarter was
$385,419 compared to $422,247, for the 2023 Quarter, a decrease of 9%. The 2024 Quarter had lower expenses as the Company continues to
reduce cost compared to the 2023 Quarter.
Our other income for the 2024 Quarter was
$69,941 compared to other income of $484,887 for the 2023 Quarter. Other income in the 2024 quarter was comprised of $18,132 in interest
expense and $61,867 for the loss on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities offset by income of $150,000 on the refund of
an equipment deposit. Other income for the 2023 quarter was comprised of $15,113 in interest expense, offset by income of $500,000
in deposits from equipment refunds.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to
the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Results of operations
Our operating expenses for the 2024 Period was
$722,018 compared to $2,355,273, for the 2023 Period, a decrease of 70%. In the 2024 Quarter, the Company incurred stock-based compensation
expense of $0 compared to $1,468,734 for the 2023 Quarter. The stock-based compensation for the 2023 Quarter was related to the amendment
of options to the officers of the Company.
Our other expense for the 2024 Period was $44,664
compared to other income of $414,999 for the 2023 Period. Other expense in the 2024 quarter was comprised of $45,552 in interest expense
and $152,052 for the loss on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities offset by income of $150,000 on the refund of an equipment
deposit. Other income for the 2023 quarter was comprised of $22,387 in interest expense, $51,859 in prepayment penalties on the preferred
B shares, loss on legal settlement of $9,975, offset by income of $500,000 in deposits from equipment refunds.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2024, and the date of the filing
of this report, Company had approximately $400 and $64,000 of cash on hand. Our liquidity was primarily derived from debt and equity investments
from accredited investors and also from selling the crypto that we mined through September 2022. On July 5, 2024, subsequent to the period
covered by this report, the Company received an additional refund of $275,000 related to prior advances made for the purchase of equipment.
To recommence our crypto operations and fund operations for the next 12 months, the Company is seeking to raise $75 million in debt facility.
We currently have no available sources of capital and we can provide no assurances that any debt financings will be available in the future.
Additionally, the Company is (i) in default under the 1800 Notes in the sum of 150% of the remaining outstanding principal balances of
the 1800 Notes in the aggregate of approximately $226,000, plus accrued interest and default interest as defined under such notes, (ii)
in default under two other notes in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $120,000 and (iii) owes a significant amount of money
to its executive officers for accrued salary.
We have suspended our operations. If we fail
to close on a debt facility or raise sufficient additional funds from other sources, we will be required to abandon our plan of operations.
The Company has terminated agreements for approximately
$1.6 million of debt for equipment that the Company was using for mining and returned the equipment to the vendor to settle the outstanding
liabilities. The Company is making no further payments against the potential balance. No confirmation has been received from 2CRSI and
as such the balance remains outstanding on the Company’s balance sheet in the accompanying financial statements.
Summary of cash flows
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$ (2,047 )
$ 400,994
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
$ (4,600 )
$ 20,000
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$ 6,725
$ (124,051 )
During the 2024 Quarter and the 2023 Quarter,
our sources and uses of cash were as follows:
Operating Activities
During the 2024 Period, cash used in operating
activities of $2,047 primarily resulted from the net loss of $766,682 offset by change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $152,052,
increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $45,725 and increases in accrued payroll of $532,137.
During the 2023 Period, cash provided by operating
activities of $400,994 primarily resulted from the refund of prepaid hosting services, offset by the net loss of $1,715,371 and stock-based
compensation of $1,236,487.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities in the 2024
Period of $4,600 resulted from the purchase of cryptocurrency assets.
Cash provided by investing activities in the 2023
Period of $20,000 resulted from the sale of cryptocurrency assets.
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Financing Activities
In the 2024 Period, cash provided by financing
activities of $6,725 consisted of $10,000 for the repayment of convertible notes payable, offset by proceeds from related party advances
of $16,725.
In the 2023 Period, cash used in financing activities
of $124,051 consisted of the repayment of Series B preferred shares, offset by proceeds from convertible notes payable of $160,000.
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
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