Gopher Forms Joint Venture to Pursue AI-BlockChain Based Smart Contracts Industry in Latin America

SANTA MONICA, CA., May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) ("Gopher"), a company specializing in the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technologies, formed a joint venture with the formation of a limited liability company,  Gopher Protocol Costa Rica Sociedad De Responabilidad Limitada (“Gopher CR”), in Costa Rica with the Lara Group with both parties owning 50% of Gopher CR, which will be managed by Mauricio Lara Ramos, Esq.  Gopher CR intends to invest and develop AI-BlockChain assets or businesses in Latin America with initial efforts focused on smart contracts.

“I am looking forward to working with Gopher and using their technological resources, intellectual property and financial backing to find new solutions for the underserved and under-banked markets of Latin America that represent an approximate market of 250 million people. The applications for blockchain solutions are unlimited and I look forward to combining local assets with the Gopher’s platform to potentially create new revenue streams for Gopher CR” stated Mr. Lara.

About Lara Group

The Lara Group is a leading firm in Costa Rica.

Mr. Lara is a Costa Rican attorney. He specializes in providing legal consulting in international tax planning and real estate development for individuals and companies from Latin America investing in the US and US individuals and companies investing in Latin America. He is a member and partner of InterTax, a legal and accounting services firm with offices in Weston, Brickell and Orlando, Florida and San José, Costa Rica. Mr. Lara has been at the forefront of the financial technology landscape in Latin America since the formation of the Lara Group. He is a frequent speaker in industry conferences in the region.

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About Gopher Protocol Inc.

Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) (“Gopher”) (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.  Gopher 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 its 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

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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.

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