Peace Through Trade Foundation

What Peace Through Trade Foundation does

The Peace Through Trade Foundation is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, established around 2020 and co-founded by Erai and Kyleigha Beckmann, with operational alignment to Peace Through Trade Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Its stated mission is to strengthen American leadership in digital financial technology, and it has spent roughly 4.5 years developing the PTT Blockchain — a Layer-1 Proof-of-Work chain designed to be geopolitically neutral and to conform to the Singapore MAS regulatory framework. The foundation is the primary builder of this chain and the surrounding product ecosystem, which it positions as regulated, compliance-first infrastructure rather than a speculative Layer-1.

The foundation's product surface includes the PTT Blockchain, the PTT App, PTT Wallet, a PTT Social Marketplace (in beta), a planned PTT Exchange, the PTT Coin utility token, and an AI Integration Framework with an air-gapped dual-layer architecture, supported by a published AI Integration Guidelines Whitepaper. As of 2026, most of these products are pre-launch or in beta and have not generated meaningful revenue. The intended business model combines transaction fees, marketplace commissions, exchange fees, and utility token economics, targeting unbanked populations, governments, SMBs, merchants, and institutional Alliance members. Distribution is led by a KOL and influencer network, supplemented by institutional channels through a planned Alliance Launch and ICO, with government engagement anchored by an MOU with the Panama Ministry of Environment (May 2026) and UNGA80 SDG Leaders recognition (Sept 2025).

Customer and revenue evidence is thin: the only named counterparty is the Panama Ministry of Environment under an MOU, and the foundation has not disclosed paying customers, ARR, or transaction volume. Strategic activity in 2026 — product launches, the Alliance Launch, the ICO, and government partnerships — represents the foundation's transition from R&D to commercialization, but the financial impact of these moves is not yet visible in the data.

Name

Peace Through Trade Foundation

Legal name

Peace Through Trade Foundation Inc.

Website

https://pttfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peace Through Trade Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has built the PTT Blockchain, a Layer-1 Proof-of-Work chain, and is launching a regulated ecosystem of wallets, a social marketplace, an exchange, and an AI integration framework targeting unbanked users, governments, SMBs, and merchants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Permissioned Blockchain Platforms & Frameworks (Hyperledger, Corda, Quorum) (FSAPAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Risk & RegTech for Tokenized Assets (KYC/AML, sanctions, travel rule, reporting) (FSAPAIAH), Consortium Networks & Governance (network setup, onboarding, rules, node operations) (FSAPAIAB), Settlement, Clearing & Reconciliation for Tokenized Assets (DvP, PvP, netting, post-trade) (FSAPAIAI)

Keywords

• Blockchain infrastructure
• Digital trade platform
• Web3 commerce
• Cryptocurrency exchange
• Sustainable blockchain

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction Processing: Facilitating cross-border transactions with verified sellers, instant transactions, and easy off-ramps to any bank globally. Commerce can be seamless, secure, and borderless.
2. Marketplace Commission: Social Marketplace enabling merchants to set up storefronts and creators to share content with peer-to-peer transactions. Platform takes commission on transactions.
3. PTT Coin Utility Token: PTT Coin powers the ecosystem. ICO opening coin to broader public audience. Utility coin classified under Singapore's MAS regulatory framework.
4. PTT Exchange Fees: Regulated exchange for digital asset trading and cross-border settlement. Allows trading of PTT Coin alongside BTC, USDT, stablecoins pegged to SGD, HKD, THB, and gold. Revenue from trading fees and cross-border settlement services.
5. Affiliates and KOL Partnerships: Affiliate program with two-tier earning structure and competitive commissions for content creators and partners who help spread the word.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Peace Through Trade Foundation develops and operates the PTT Blockchain, a geopolitically neutral, regulation-first Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain built for sustainable global commerce. Surrounding the core chain is an ecosystem of consumer products (PTT App, PTT Wallet), a regulated digital-asset exchange (PTT Exchange), a decentralized Social Marketplace for peer-to-peer streaming and commerce, and an AI Integration Framework with an air-gapped internal system. The foundation also runs academic, government-engagement, and trade-access programs to advance financial inclusion and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Product overview

Peace Through Trade Foundation operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the PTT Blockchain, a geopolitically neutral, regulation-first Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain. The core blockchain is complemented by multiple modules including the PTT App (ecosystem gateway with wallet functionality), PTT Wallet (secure digital wallet for trade network participation), Social Marketplace (decentralized Web3 commerce and streaming platform), PTT Exchange (regulated trading and cross-border settlement), and AI Integration Framework (dual-layer AI with air-gapped internal system). Additional programs include Blockchain Deployment (infrastructure expansion), Trade Access Projects (community onboarding), and Educational & Research Hub. The ecosystem is designed for sustainability and serves governments, businesses, and communities seeking secure, transparent, and insured digital infrastructure for global commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PTT App: The gateway to everything in the PTT ecosystem including wallet access, ecosystem participation, and onboarding for new users.
• PTT Wallet
• Social Marketplace
• PTT Exchange

Products and services

• PTT Blockchain A geopolitically neutral, regulation-first Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain designed for sustainable global commerce. Built over 4.5 years with Singapore MAS regulatory framework alignment, sustainable solar-integrated consensus, and AI integration. Targets governments, academic institutions, merchants, and unbanked populations seeking secure, transparent digital trade infrastructure.
• PTT App Mobile gateway to the entire PTT ecosystem, providing wallet access, ecosystem participation, and user onboarding. Full application designed with a clean, intuitive interface for non-crypto-native consumers and merchants from day one.
• PTT Wallet Digital wallet designed to support secure and transparent participation in modern trade networks. Key building block of the Peace Through Trade ecosystem.
• PTT Exchange Regulated exchange for digital asset trading and cross-border settlement. Supports trading of PTT Coin alongside BTC, USDT, and stablecoins pegged to SGD, HKD, THB, and gold, providing liquidity and a regulated, transparent place for digital asset management.
• Social Marketplace Decentralized Web3 platform for streaming, digital commerce, and community participation. Built as the second layer on the PTT blockchain, enabling merchants to set up storefronts and users to transact peer-to-peer without middlemen.
• AI Integration Framework Dual-layer AI architecture including a closed, air-gapped internal AI system that operates separately from public-facing interfaces. Supports infrastructure diagnostics, network anomaly detection, compliance workflows, and customer support with human-in-the-loop validation and auditability of all AI outputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29.4 million views, 394,000 likes, 57,000 shares, 20,500 comments, 9,183 new community members in April 2026 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Panama Ministry of EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Official Memorandum of Understanding signed at EarthX 2026 between PTT and the Government of Panama's Ministry of Environment. Led by H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Panama's Minister of Environment. Establishes working framework for blockchain policy, university programs, and sustainable technology solutions for Panama and the World. Alignment on sustainable infrastructure supporting Panama's conservation and environmental protection initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stellar Development Foundation: Nonprofit foundation operating a Layer-1 blockchain focused on cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and remittances for unbanked populations. Comparable mission on financial inclusion and cross-border settlement.
• Cardano Foundation: Nonprofit foundation operating a Layer-1 blockchain with focus on peer-reviewed development, regulatory compliance, and developing-economy financial inclusion. Comparable foundation-led L1 with academic and government engagement.
• Solana Foundation: Nonprofit foundation operating a Layer-1 blockchain focused on scalability and sustainability narratives. Comparable as a sustainability-claiming L1 with active ecosystem expansion and exchange listings.
• Hedera Hashgraph: Enterprise-grade distributed ledger with governance council model and focus on regulated use cases. Comparable as a Layer-1 prioritizing institutional and government adoption over retail crypto markets.
• Tezos Foundation: Foundation operating a Layer-1 blockchain with formal on-chain governance and regulatory compliance focus. Comparable foundation structure, regulatory positioning, and institutional/government targeting.
• Internet Computer (DFINITY Foundation): Foundation operating a novel Layer-1 blockchain with alternative architecture and focus on decentralized commerce and Web3 infrastructure. Comparable foundation structure and full-stack ecosystem approach.
• Ripple Labs: Enterprise-focused blockchain company building cross-border payment and settlement infrastructure with strong regulatory engagement. Comparable focus on regulated cross-border commerce and institutional partnerships.
• Algorand Foundation: Nonprofit foundation operating a Layer-1 blockchain focused on sustainability, regulatory compliance, and institutional/government adoption. Comparable as a sustainability-aligned, regulation-first L1 with similar foundation-driven governance and ESG positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Polygon Labs: Established Layer-2/sidechain ecosystem with enterprise solutions and significant institutional adoption. Comparable as a mature blockchain infrastructure provider with enterprise and government engagement, though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Celo Foundation: Nonprofit foundation operating a Layer-1 blockchain specifically targeting mobile-first financial inclusion and the unbanked. Comparable mission on financial inclusion, mobile-first design, and foundation-led governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PTTCoin
• Instagraminstagram.com/peacethroughtrade
• TikToktiktok.com/@pttcoin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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