Wrapping Up 2024 and Looking Ahead to a Promising New Year

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been an eventful and transformative last quarter for Tratok, setting the stage for a strong and exciting year ahead. Behind the scenes, the team has been working tirelessly on significant developments that position Tratok as a leading innovator in the blockchain and hospitality space. From internal advancements to external partnerships, here’s a look at what we’ve been up to.

Internal Developments: Progressing Towards Excellence

1. Supporting the Public Upgrade to the New Smart Contract

A major focus of our efforts this month has been assisting users with the transition to our upgraded smart contract. The swap process continues to move forward steadily, and we are deeply appreciative of the community’s support and enthusiasm during this phase. As we’ve emphasized before, our priority is ensuring that every legitimate old token in circulation is upgraded. This commitment reflects our dedication to protecting the interests of our users, even if it requires extra time and effort. We have also noticed discussions on social media regarding the team’s decision not to swap our own tokens yet. To clarify, this is a deliberate action. We stand firm in our commitment to prioritize the community. Our tokens won’t be swapped until:

  1. The majority of legitimate swaps are complete.
  2. Three respectable exchanges are operational.
  3. The platform is being actively utilized by the community.

This reflects our resolve to uphold the community’s trust and ensure that the ecosystem is on a solid foundation before moving forward.

2. Closed Proof of Concept Testing of the Platform

Our development and operational teams have been hard at work testing the latest upgrades to the Tratok travel platform. Access has been restricted to our internal VPN and select service providers, allowing us to rigorously test the new features and enhancements. This closed testing phase is crucial in ensuring the platform is optimized for the next wave of pilot tests before being rolled out to the public. For those who were impressed by the previous generation of our ecosystem, we can confidently say that the upcoming version will exceed your expectations. Prepare to have your world rocked by what’s in store!

External Developments: Building Stronger Partnerships

1. BitMart Collaboration and Smart Contract Swap

After a comprehensive audit process, BitMart has provided us with a full accounting of what was needed to support the token swap. We would like to extend our gratitude to their team for their diligence and commitment to their users. Their professionalism aligns with our own philosophy of prioritizing community interests. On December 1st, we successfully sent the new tokens to BitMart, as shown here: Etherscan Transaction. BitMart is now in the process of allocating these tokens to their users. Once this is completed, they will return the old tokens and announce an opening date for Tratok trading. We ask for your patience as this process concludes. While it may take time, rest assured that it is being handled meticulously to ensure the best outcome for the community.

2. Raising Awareness and Expanding Our Reach

This month also saw Tratok partnering with several reputable companies in the blockchain space to raise awareness about our platform and mission. Over the past year, our focus has been on laying the groundwork with solid corporate structures, technological innovations, and service provider partnerships. Now, we are ready to expand our reach to a broader audience. Unlike many projects in the blockchain space, Tratok is a fully mature platform with a complete product and established partnerships. The next step is growth. Imagine the possibilities when 10,000 or even 100,000 new users discover Tratok and try it for themselves. The potential for exponential growth is immense, and we’re excited to share this journey with all of you.

3. Preparing for New Pilot Tests and Exchange Listings

With a successful round of pilot tests on the horizon and new exchange agreements in place, we are confident that Tratok is poised for a breakthrough year in 2025. These milestones will further enhance accessibility and liquidity for our community while solidifying Tratok’s position as a leader in the hospitality and blockchain industries.

A Call to Action for the Community

We are not going to ask you to blindly promote Tratok or anything like that. We will let the results speak for themselves. This is a call to action to emphasize the importance of protecting your assets. As some of you may know, Mercatox has announced its closure (read more here: Closure of Platform) and set a deadline of December 28th, 2024 for users to withdraw their assets. 

We strongly urge you to take action immediately:

  1. Withdraw your assets from Mercatox.
  2. Swap them to the new smart contract as soon as possible. (Information here)

Please note that after the deadline, Tratok will not be able to assist with any assets left on Mercatox, as they are an independent third party. Don’t delay—secure your tokens today to ensure a seamless transition.

Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for Tratok

As we close out 2024, we find ourselves in an unprecedentedly strong position. With a robust product, growing user base, promising marketing efforts, and enhanced liquidity, Tratok is ready to continue making waves—not just in the hospitality sector but also as a model utility token for the blockchain industry. Thank you all for your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and trust. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and the best is yet to come. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

Warmest regards,
The Tratok Team