Proposed acquisition coincides with OpenWorld’s trading debut on Nasdaq under OPNW

Expected to support the continued development of OpenWorld Enterprise with agentic tokenization capabilities

OpenWorld, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPNW) ("OpenWorld" or the "Company"), an innovation company advancing global real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization, today announced that it intends to acquire Blocksight Holdings Co. ("Blocksight"), subject to final approval by the OpenWorld Board of Directors and the execution of definitive transaction documentation. Blocksight is a platform that builds AI agents designed to bring real-world assets on-chain and provide ongoing investor reporting. The proposed acquisition is expected to support the continued development of OpenWorld Enterprise, a platform being developed by OpenWorld through which institutions can access, verify, and hold tokenized RWA opportunities in which OpenWorld may act as a co-principal and co-architect. The parties are in the process of finalizing definitive transaction documentation, and there can be no assurance that such documentation will be executed or that the proposed acquisition will be completed.

Blocksight’s AI agents are designed to support the full lifecycle of bringing RWAs on-chain, including structuring deals, verifying asset data, onboarding investors, delivering daily investor reporting, and continuously servicing investments. The agents are designed to operate across multiple chains and connect directly to distribution platforms. OpenWorld believes that integrating Blocksight’s technology with OpenWorld’s origination and structuring capabilities could enhance OpenWorld Enterprise’s ability to bring assets on-chain more efficiently and consistently and support the platform’s development at institutional scale. If the proposed acquisition is completed, Blocksight co-founders Patrick Kim and Peter Hong are expected to join OpenWorld and support the integration of Blocksight’s technology into OpenWorld Enterprise.

"The proposed acquisition of Blocksight represents an important step for OpenWorld as we begin our journey as a publicly traded company," said Matthew Shaw, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWorld. "We believe Blocksight’s technology has the potential to strengthen our foundation and accelerate our path toward a single platform where institutions can interact with tokenized RWAs at scale. The proposed acquisition would represent the next step in building OpenWorld Enterprise as infrastructure for institutional participation in tokenized real-world assets, and we look forward to advancing our vision for OpenWorld’s next phase of growth."

The announcement follows the completion of OpenWorld’s business combination with VerifyMe, Inc., following which the combined company was renamed OpenWorld, Inc. and its common stock began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "OPNW" on October 1, 2026. OpenWorld Enterprise is being developed to give investors and institutions exposure to metered RWA infrastructure by connecting measurement systems to the blockchain and providing transparency into performance through continuously updated asset and energy data. OpenWorld believes this offering can support its broader objective of building a public-company platform for the tokenization, integration and trading of RWAs in global capital markets and expanding access to the economic characteristics and cash flows of such assets.

The proposed acquisition remains subject to final approval by the OpenWorld Board of Directors, execution of definitive transaction documentation and satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth therein. There can be no assurance that definitive documentation will be executed or that the proposed acquisition will be completed on the anticipated terms, timeline or at all.

About OpenWorld

OpenWorld is a technology-powered digital assets and blockchain innovation company that co-architects and takes principal positions in enterprise blockchain initiatives alongside sovereign governments, institutional partners, and major enterprises. Since its founding in 2023, OpenWorld has advised on projects representing over $66 billion in aggregate network value and supported more than 20 companies backed by leading global venture firms, including a16z, Multicoin Capital, Dragonfly, and Founders Fund. OpenWorld’s capabilities span real-world asset tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure, capital markets advisory, governance structuring, and public markets strategy, with active engagements across the Gulf, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. To learn more, visit openworld.dev.

About Blocksight

Blocksight builds AI agents for real-world-asset finance. Its agents are designed to structure deals, verify an asset’s data, onboard investors, deliver daily investor reporting, and continuously service investments, with human approval required at each key decision. If the proposed acquisition is completed, Blocksight is expected to become part of OpenWorld. To learn more, visit blocksight.xyz.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believes," "continue," "expect," "plan," "could," "commence," "may," "will," "should," "would," and other words of similar meaning. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Blocksight, whether the OpenWorld Board of Directors will approve the proposed acquisition, whether definitive transaction documentation will be executed, the anticipated timing, structure and benefits of the proposed acquisition, the satisfaction or waiver of any closing conditions, the integration of Blocksight and its technology into OpenWorld Enterprise, the expected roles of Blocksight’s founders following closing, and the ability of OpenWorld to realize the anticipated strategic and operational benefits of the proposed acquisition. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on OpenWorld’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside OpenWorld’s control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (1) the possibility that the OpenWorld Board of Directors does not approve the proposed acquisition or that the parties do not execute definitive transaction documentation; (2) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could cause the proposed transaction not to be completed, including the failure to obtain any necessary approvals or satisfy or waive applicable closing conditions; (3) the institution or outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against OpenWorld or Blocksight following the announcement of the proposed transaction; (4) the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the time it diverts from management; (5) OpenWorld’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction and successfully integrate Blocksight’s business, personnel and technology if the transaction is completed; (6) the risk that tokenized securities may face increased regulatory scrutiny and may not be broadly accepted by the market; (7) costs related to the proposed transaction; (8) changes in applicable laws or regulations; and (9) the risks and uncertainties identified in documents OpenWorld has filed or may file with the SEC from time to time.

OpenWorld cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read OpenWorld’s filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and OpenWorld undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of these statements except as required by applicable law. OpenWorld’s business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should consider these risks and uncertainties. OpenWorld does not give any assurance that definitive transaction documentation relating to the proposed acquisition of Blocksight will be executed, that the proposed acquisition will be completed or that OpenWorld will achieve its expectations and objectives, financial or otherwise, even if the proposed acquisition is completed.

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