Biggest changeNet Loss and Net Loss Attributable Common Shareholders Due to the foregoing reasons, during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our net loss was $5,025,007 and $8,404,970, respectively, a decrease of $3,379,963, or 40.2%.
Biggest changeThe following table summarizes the results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Operating expenses $ 488,066 $ 2,063,736 Other expenses 173,299 12,963 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (661,365 ) (2,076,699 ) Gain on sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entities 2,875,892 107 Total gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net $ 2,214,527 $ (2,076,592 ) 30 Net Loss and Net Loss Attributable Common Shareholders Due to the foregoing reasons, during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our net loss was $3,040,119 and $5,025,007, respectively, a decrease of $1,984,888, or 39.5%.
Amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the internal-use software development costs and related upgrades and enhancements. When existing software is replaced with new software, the unamortized costs of the old software are expensed when the new software is ready for its intended use.
Amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the internal-use software development costs and related upgrades and enhancements. When the existing software is replaced with new software, the unamortized costs of the old software are expensed when the new software is ready for its intended use.
Substantially all of the activities of Metabizz were conducted for the Company’s benefit, as evidenced by the fact that the operations of Metabizz consisted of development of software and technologies to be used by RPM Interactive and the Company provided working capital to Metabizz to pay employees and independent contractors to perform the development services on behalf of the Company.
Substantially all of the activities of Metabizz were conducted for the Company’s benefit, as evidenced by the fact that the operations of Metabizz consisted of development of software and technologies to be used by RPM and the Company provided working capital to Metabizz to pay employees and independent contractors to perform the development services on behalf of the Company.
The equity owners of Metabizz had only a nominal equity investment at risk, and the Company absorbed or received a majority of the entity’s expected losses or benefits. The Company participated significantly in the design of Metabizz. The Company provided working capital advances to Metabizz to allow Metabizz to fund its day-to-day obligations.
The equity owners of Metabizz had only a nominal equity investment at risk, and the Company absorbed or received a majority of the entity’s expected losses or benefits. The Company participated significantly in the design of Metabizz. The Company previously provided working capital advances to Metabizz to allow Metabizz to fund its day-to-day obligations.
On August 27, 2024, based on the Company’s analysis, the Company determined that RPM Interactive met the definition of a VIE under the VIE model, which provides for situations in which control may be demonstrated other than by the possession of voting rights in RPM Interactive.
Based on the Company’s analysis, on August 27, 2024, the Company determined that RPM met the definition of a VIE under the VIE model, which provides for situations in which control may be demonstrated other than by the possession of voting rights in RPM.
Through January 10, 2024, the date that VR Interactive purchased 8,000,000 shares of RPM Interactive from Metabizz LLC, any noncontrolling interest eliminated in consolidation.
Through January 10, 2024, the date that VR Interactive purchased 8,000,000 shares of RPM from Metabizz LLC, any noncontrolling interest was eliminated in consolidation.
RPM’s assets included an artificial intelligence (“AI”) tool used for publishing AI-generated consumer gaming and podcasting/vodcasting applications and certain intellectual property. As part of the acquisition, Dragon has changed its corporate name to RPM Interactive, Inc. (“RPM Interactive”) and shifted its focus to developing AI-driven podcast and gaming technologies.
RPM’s assets included an artificial intelligence (“AI”) tool used for publishing AI-generated consumer gaming and podcasting/vodcasting applications and certain intellectual property. As part of the acquisition, Dragon has changed its corporate name to RPM Interactive, Inc. and shifted its focus to developing AI-driven podcast and gaming technologies.
Based on the Company’s analysis, on February 14, 2023, Metabizz, LLC, a Florida corporation, and Metabizz SAS, a company incorporated under the laws of Columbia (collectively “Metabizz”), were determined to be VIE entities in accordance with ASC 810-10-25-22 because the equity owners in Metabizz did not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest and the initial equity investments in these entities may be or were insufficient to meet or sustain its operations without additional subordinated financial support from DatChat.
Based on the Company’s analysis, on February 14, 2023, Metabizz, LLC, a Florida corporation, and Metabizz SAS, a company incorporated under the laws of Columbia (collectively “Metabizz”), were determined to be VIE entities in accordance with ASC 810-10-25-22 because the equity owners in Metabizz did not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest and the initial equity investments in these entities may be or are insufficient to meet or sustain its operations without additional subordinated financial support from Myseum.
The application also includes a screen shot protection system, which makes it virtually impossible for the recipient to screenshot a message or picture before it gets destroyed. In addition, users can delete entire conversations at any time, making it like the conversation never even happened.
The application also includes a screenshot protection system, which makes it virtually impossible for the recipient to screenshot a message or picture before it gets destroyed. In addition, users can delete entire conversations at any time, making it like the conversation never even happened.
The Habytat Prior ot the acquisition of RPM, we had developed and launched, in November 2022, the Habytat, a virtual space that blends real world and virtual realities into one, in real time, using emerging technology like virtual and augmented reality, to create a highly immersive 3D environment.
The Habytat Prior to the acquisition of RPM, we developed and launched, in November 2022, the Habytat, a virtual space that blends real world and virtual realities into one, in real time, using emerging technology like virtual and augmented reality, to create a highly immersive 3D environment.
Backed by AI technology and proprietary software, the multi-tiered social media ecosystem enables individuals, families, and other groups to store and share digital content such as messages, photos, videos, and documents within a highly secure and private family library.
Backed by Proprietary technology, the multi-tiered social media ecosystem enables individuals, families, and other groups to store and share digital content such as messages, photos, videos, and documents within a highly secure and private family library.
Certain provisions of this standard indicate, among other things, that NCI be treated as a separate component of equity, not as a liability, that increases and decreases in the parent’s ownership interest that leave control intact be treated as equity transactions rather than as step acquisitions or dilution gains or losses, and that losses of a partially-owned consolidated subsidiary be allocated to noncontrolling interests even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance.
Certain provisions of this standard indicate, among other things, that that increases and decreases in the parent’s ownership interest that leave control intact be treated as equity transactions rather than as step acquisitions or dilution gains or losses, and that losses of a partially-owned consolidated subsidiary be allocated to noncontrolling interests even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance.
Myseum Social Media Platform We recently launched our Myseum social media platform, an innovative social media platform that brings a fresh approach to digital media and content management, allowing users to create a digital legacy that can be easily shared today and with future generations.
Myseum Social Media Platform In March 2025, we launched our Myseum social media platform, an innovative social media platform that brings a fresh approach to digital media and content management, allowing users to create a digital legacy that can be easily shared today and with future generations.
Repayment of the working capital advances is not guaranteed by the equity owner of Metabizz and creditors of Metabizz do not have recourse against the Company. Accordingly, the Company was required to consolidate the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Metabizz using the fair value method.
Repayment of the working capital advances is not guaranteed by the equity owner of Metabizz and creditors of Metabizz do not have recourse against the Company. Accordingly, the Company was required to consolidate the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Metabizz using the fair value method. Additionally, the managing partner of Metabizz was also the Chief Innovation Officer of RPM.
(“Dragon”), e ntered into a Share Exchange Agreement with RPM Interactive, Inc., a Florida corporation (“RPM”), pursuant to which Dragon acquired 100% of the equity interests of RPM, including all assets of RPM in consideration for the issuance of 3,500,000 restricted shares of Dragon’s common stock.
RPM Interactive, Inc. In October 2024, our majority owned subsidiary, Dragon Interact, Inc. (“Dragon”), entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with RPM Interactive, Inc., a Florida corporation (“RPM”), pursuant to which Dragon acquired 100% of the equity interests of RPM, including all assets of RPM in consideration for the issuance of 3,500,000 restricted shares of Dragon’s common stock.
NCI shall continue to be attributed their share of losses even if that attribution results in a deficit NCI balance. The Company allocates certain corporate common expenses to its subsidiaries based on the ratio of direct subsidiary expenses to total consolidated expenses.
NCI shall continue to be attributed their share of losses even if that attribution results in a deficit NCI balance. The Company allocated certain corporate common expenses to its subsidiaries based on the ratio of direct subsidiary expenses to total consolidated expenses. Management believes that this allocation method is reasonable.
Myseum allows users to create amazing albums and galleries for everyone to see, create special private and secure galleries with limited access, personalize a user’s newsfeed with updates from other Myseums and leave time released video messages for both now and future generations. RPM Interactive, Inc. In October 2024, our majority owned subsidiary, Dragon Interact, Inc.
Myseum allows users to create amazing albums and galleries for everyone to see, create special private and secure galleries with limited access, personalize a user’s newsfeed with updates from other Myseums and leave time released video messages for both now and future generations.
Such costs are included in research and development costs on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. 28 Variable interest entities Pursuant to ASC 810-10-25-22 , an entity is defined as a VIE if it either lacks sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or it is structured such that the holders of the voting rights do not substantively participate in the gains and losses of the entity.
As of December 31, 2025, there is no noncontrolling interest balance remaining on the consolidated balance sheet. 27 Variable interest entities Pursuant to ASC 810-10-25-22 , an entity is defined as a VIE if it either lacks sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or it is structured such that the holders of the voting rights do not substantively participate in the gains and losses of the entity.
Net cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily reflected a net loss of $5,025,007, adjusted for the add-back (reduction) of non-cash items consisting of depreciation and amortization of $23,129, amortization of right of use assets of $73,977, accretion of stock-based stock option and common stock expense of $123,300, a non-cash gain from deconsolidation of variable interest entities of $(107), foreign currency exchange loss of $12,965, and non-cash research and development expense of $166,667, offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities primarily consisting of an increase in prepaid expenses of $9,649, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $307,568, and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $83,674.
Net cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily reflected a net loss of $5,025,007, adjusted for the add-back (reduction) of non-cash items consisting of depreciation and amortization of $23,129, amortization of right of use assets of $73,977, accretion of stock-based stock option and common stock expense of $123,300, common stock expense of RPM of $22,500, a non-cash gain from deconsolidation of variable interest entities of $(107), foreign currency exchange loss of $12,965, and non-cash research and development expense of $166,667, offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities primarily consisting of an increase in prepaid expenses of $4,639, an increase in assets of discontinued operations of $437,048, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $282,697, an increase in liabilities of discontinued operations of $24,871, and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $83,674. 31 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Net cash provided (used in) by investing activities amounted to $(244,236) and $2,236,751 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $2,480,987.
The net loss attributed to NCI was separately designated in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Losses attributable to NCI in a subsidiary may exceed a NCI’s interests in the subsidiary’s equity. The excess attributable to NCI is attributed to those interests.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the net loss attributed to NCI was included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as part of discontinued operations. Losses attributable to NCI in a subsidiary may exceed a NCI’s interests in the subsidiary’s equity. The excess attributable to NCI is attributed to those interests.
The Company also allocated $785,847 of the net loss of the subsidiary to noncontrolling interest resulting in a total noncontrolling interest deficit of $2,137,789 as of December 31, 2024. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Refer to the notes to the audited financial statements.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company also allocated $785,847 of the net loss of the subsidiary to noncontrolling interest resulting in a total noncontrolling interest deficit of $2,137,789 as of December 31, 2024.
There is no set time limit within which they must exercise this choice. A user can elect at any time to delete a message that they previously sent to a recipient’s device.
Through our application, users can delete messages that they have sent, on their own device and the recipient’s device as well. There is no set time limit within which they must exercise this choice. A user can elect at any time to delete a message that they previously sent to a recipient’s device.
Following the acquisition, i n January 2025, we returned 3,500,000 shares of the RPM Interactive common stock held by us to RPM Interactive, which shares were cancelled and are no longer outstanding on RPM Interactive’s stock ledger. Following these transactions, we hold 9,000,000 shares of the RPM Interactive’s common stock, or approximately 34% of its outstanding shares.
Following the acquisition, in January 2025, we returned 3,500,000 shares of the RPM common stock held by us to RPM, which shares were cancelled and are no longer outstanding on RPM’s stock ledger.
Based on Company’s analysis, the Company continues to have the power to direct the activities of RPM Interactive that most significantly impact RPM Interactive’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of RPM Interactive that could potentially be significant to RPM Interactive or the right to receive benefits from RPM Interactive that could potentially be significant to RPM Interactive.
Until the date of sale on December 12, 2025, the Company continued to have the power to direct the activities of RPM that most significantly impact RPM’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of RPM that could potentially be significant to RPM or the right to receive benefits from RPM that could potentially be significant to RPM.
Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded additional initial negative noncontrolling interest of $909,581 in total equity for the portion of additional equity ownership not attributable to the Company based on this minority interest holders’ ownership interest in the carrying value of RPM Interactive’s equity.
Due to the issuance of common shares by RPM, during the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded aggregate initial negative noncontrolling interest of $1,351,942 in total equity for the portion of additional equity ownership not attributable to the Company based on the minority interest holders’ ownership interest in the carrying value of RPM’s equity.
On March 31, 2024, based on the Company’s analysis, the Company deconsolidated Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company ceased doing business with Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS and will pay technology professionals directly.
Since Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS were considered VIE’s, any noncontrolling interest eliminated in consolidation. On March 31, 2024, based on the Company’s analysis, the Company deconsolidated Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company ceased doing business with Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS and began paying technology professionals directly.
Because this change in ownership moved from a consolidated entity (the VIE entities) to a nonconsolidated entity (VR Interactive), subsequent to January 10, 2024 the Company ceased eliminating the noncontrolling interest in consolidation and recorded an initial negative noncontrolling interest of $442,361 in total equity for the portion of equity ownership not attributable to DatChat based on the minority interest holders’ ownership interest in the carrying value of RPM Interactive’s equity.
Subsequent to January 10, 2024, the Company ceased eliminating the noncontrolling interest in consolidation and recorded an initial negative noncontrolling interest in total equity for the portion of equity ownership not attributable to Myseum based on the minority interest holders’ ownership interest in the carrying value of RPM’s equity.
The Placement Agent Warrant is exercisable during the four-and-a-half year period commencing six months after the date of the closing of this Offering. Basis of Presentation The financial statements contained herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (the “U.S. GAAP”) and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Basis of Presentation The financial statements contained herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (the “U.S. GAAP”) and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
While our significant accounting policies and significant estimates are more fully described in Note 2 in the “Notes to Financial Statements”, we believe the following estimates are critical to the process of making significant judgments and estimates in preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
While our significant accounting policies and significant estimates are more fully described in Note 2 in the “Notes to Financial Statements”, we believe the following estimates are critical to the process of making significant judgments and estimates in preparation of our consolidated financial statements. 26 Capitalized internal-use software costs The Company capitalizes costs to develop or purchase internal-use software in accordance with ASC section 350-40, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software .
All funds received have been expended in the furtherance of growing the business. We received funds from the sale of our common stock, sale of common stock in our subsidiary, RPM Interactive, and the exercise of warrants.
We received funds from the sale of our common stock, sale of common stock of RPM, and the exercise of warrants.
Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of the Share-Based Payment Topic of ASC 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”), which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee, non-employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee, non-employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period).
As a result of the sale and deconsolidation on December 12, 2025, the Company no longer consolidates RPM and does not hold a variable interest in any entity. 28 Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of ASC 718 – “Compensation–Stock Compensation ”, which requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements of the cost of employee, non-employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period).
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we received $559,251 from the sale of common stock, net, received $974,198 from the sale of subsidiary common stock, net, and received $861,522 from the sale of pre-funded warrants.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we received $559,251 from the sale of common stock, net, received $974,198 from the sale of subsidiary common stock, net, and received $861,522 from the sale of pre-funded warrants. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities amounted to $2,236,751 and $6,160,932 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $3,924,181. During the years ended December 31, 2024, we purchased short-term investments of $10,767,288 and received gross proceeds from the sale of short-term investments of $13,004,039.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we purchased short-term investments of $10,767,288 and received gross proceeds from the sale of short-term investments of $13,004,039. Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $4,493,355 and $2,394,971 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $2,098,384.
Results of Operations Revenue During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we generated revenues of $436 and $672, respectively, which consisted of subscription revenues. Operating expenses For the year ended December 31, 2024, operating expenses amounted to $5,281,339 as compared to $8,784,703 for the year ended December 31 2023, a decrease of $3,503,364, or 39.9%.
Results of Operations Revenue During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated revenues of $550 and $436, respectively, which consisted of subscription revenues. Operating expenses For the year ended December 31, 2025, operating expenses amounted to $5,490,608 as compared to $3,217,603 for the year ended December 31 2024, an increase of $2,273,005, or 70.6%.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities totaled $4,388,385 and $6,529,277 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $2,140,892.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities totaled $4,267,074 and $4,811,145 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $544,071.
During the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we adjusted net loss for the net loss of subsidiary attributable to noncontrolling interest by $785,847 and $0, respectively Accordingly, during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our net loss attributable to common shareholders was $4,239,160, or $(1.43) per common share (basic and diluted) and $8,404,970, or $(4.14) per common share (basic and diluted), respectively, a decrease of $4,165,810, or 49.6%.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our net loss attributable to Myseum, Inc. shareholders was $2,607,272 and $4,239,160, respectively, a decrease of $1,631,888, or 38.5%. During the year ended December 31, 2025, our total basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Myseum, Inc. shareholders was $(0.62).
We had further contemplated spinning-off our Habytat platform business into a new standalone public company pursuant to a distribution of the shares of the our shareholders.
We had further contemplated spinning-off our Habytat platform business into a new standalone public company pursuant to a distribution of the shares. As discussed above, following our acquisition of RPM in October 2024, we ceased our development of the Habytat platform and are evaluating ways to utilize the technology that had been developed by our subsidiary.
Capitalized internal-use software costs We capitalize costs to develop or purchase internal-use software in accordance with ASC section 350-40, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software . Costs incurred to develop internal-use software are expensed as incurred during the preliminary project stage.
Costs incurred to develop internal-use software are expensed as incurred during the preliminary project stage.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Plan of Operations As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,196,699 and short-term investments of $2,952,512. Short-term investments include U.S. Treasury bills that are all highly rated and have initial maturities between four and twelve months.
On December 31, 2025, we had a cash balance of $749,030, short-term investments of $2,981,909, and working capital of $3,045,399. Short-term investments include U.S. Treasury zero coupon bills that are all highly rated and have initial maturities between one and five months.
In connection with the deconsolidation of Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded a gain on deconsolidation of $107.
In connection with the deconsolidation of Metabizz, LLC and Metabizz SAS, during the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a gain on deconsolidation of $107. Immediately following the August 27, 2024 Asset Purchase Agreement with the Seller (See Note 1), the Company owned 46.7% of RPM.
Professional and consulting expenses During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we reported professional and consulting expenses of $1,031,898 and $1,324,640, respectively, a decrease of $292,742, or 22.1%.
Professional and consulting expenses During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we reported professional and consulting expenses of $1,412,792 and $582,267, respectively, an increase of $830,525, or 142.6%.
ASC 718 also requires measurement of the cost of employee, non-employee, and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The fair value of each option granted is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model, net of actual forfeitures.
The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Refer to the notes to the audited financial statements.
Furthermore, if we use different assumptions on future grants, stock-based compensation expense could be materially affected in future periods. Noncontrolling interests The Company follows ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation,” governing the accounting for and reporting of noncontrolling interests (“NCI”) in partially owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries.
Noncontrolling interests The Company follows ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation,” governing the accounting for and reporting of noncontrolling interests (“NCI”) in partially owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. In accordance with ASC Topic 810-10-45, the Company presented noncontrolling interests as a separate component of total shareholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets.
Net cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily reflected a net loss of $8,404,970 adjusted for the add-back (reduction) of non-cash items consisting of depreciation and amortization of $28,943, amortization of right of use assets of $60,549, accretion of stock-based stock option and common stock expense of $2,254,079, a non-cash gain from initial consolidation of variable interest entities of $(42,737), impairment loss on digital assets of $23,381, impairment of property and equipment of $43,671, and net realized gain on short-term investments of $327,145, offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities primarily consisting of a decrease in prepaid expenses of $5,797, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $103,741, and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $67,339.
Net cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily reflected a net loss of $3,040,119 adjusted for the add-back (reduction) of non-cash items consisting of depreciation and amortization of $41,430, amortization of right of use assets of $33,590, accretion of stock-based stock option and common stock expense of $866,325, gain on deconsolidation of variable interest entities of $(2,875,892), and gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $(62,658), offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities primarily consisting of a decrease in accounts receivable of $124, an increase in prepaid expenses of $117,519, a decrease in assets of discontinued operations of $446,670, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $493,667, a decrease in contract liabilities of $29, a decrease in liabilities of discontinued operations of $26,845, and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $25,818.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, other income, net primarily consisted of interest income of $268,754, a gain on deconsolidation of variable interest entities of $107, and a foreign currency exchange loss of $12,965.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we reported other income, net of $235,412 and $268,752, respectively, a decrease of $33,340, or 12.4%. During the year ended December 31, 2025, other income, net primarily consisted of interest income, net of $172,754 and gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $62,658.
See “Business – RPM Interactive, Inc.” and “Business – The Habytat.” 26 DatChat Messenger & Private Social Network Our platform allows users to exercise control over their messages and posts, even after they are sent. Through our application, users can delete messages that they have sent, on their own device and the recipient’s device as well.
With the DatChat Messenger, a user can decide how long their messages last on a recipient’s device while feeling secure that at any time, and delete individual messages or entire message threads, making it like the conversation never happened. 24 DatChat Messenger & Private Social Network Our platform allows users to exercise control over their messages and posts, even after they are sent.
We believe that our existing working capital and cash on hand will provide sufficient cash to enable the Company to meet its operating needs and debt requirements for the next twelve months from the issuance date of this report. 31 Our primary uses of cash have been for research and development, compensation and related expenses, fees paid to third parties for professional services, marketing and advertising expenses, and general and administrative expenses.
As of December 31, 2025, Our primary uses of cash has been for research and development, compensation and related expenses, fees paid to third parties for professional services, marketing and advertising expenses, and general and administrative expenses. All funds received have been expended in the furtherance of growing the business.
Following this transaction, we held 12.5 million shares of the Subsidiary’s common stock, or approximately 34% of its outstanding shares. January 2025 Offering On January 8, 2025, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which we sold 1,200,000 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $4.25 per share of Common Stock.
Following these transactions, we held 12,500,000 shares of the RPM’s common stock, or approximately 34% of its outstanding shares. 25 On December 12, 2025, RPM entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Avalon GloboCare Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Avalon”), and certain other parties, pursuant to which the Company sold its minority interest in RPM to Avalon.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we ceased development of our Metaverse software. General and administrative expenses During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, general and administrative expenses amounted to $942,990 and $892,972, an increase of $50,018, or 5.6%.
General and administrative expenses During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, general and administrative expenses amounted to $730,191 and $589,895, respectively, an increase of $140,296, or 23.8%.
Marketing and advertising expenses During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, marketing and advertising expenses amounted to $128,656 and $388,444, respectively, a decrease of $259,788, or 67.0%, primarily due to an overall decrease in promotions, branding and digital marketing strategies and social media ads.
The increase was attributable to an increase in stock-based compensation of $723,890 due to the issuance of new stock options in 2025, an increase in bonus of $50,000, and an overall increase in compensation and other related expenses of $540,132 as a result of a decrease in the allocation of compensation and related expenses to RPM, which is included in loss from discontinued operations. 29 Marketing and advertising expenses During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, marketing and advertising expenses amounted to $238,992 and $84,163, respectively, an increase of $154,829, or 184.0%, primarily due to an overall increase in promotions, branding and digital marketing strategies and social media advertisements.
During the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, compensation and related expenses amounted to $2,320,127 and $4,760,180, respectively, a decrease of $2,440,053, or 51.3%. The decrease was attributable to a decrease in stock-based compensation of $1,985,961 and a decrease in other compensation and other related expenses of $454,092 related to a reduction in staff.
During the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, compensation and related expenses amounted to $3,108,633 and $1,794,611, respectively, an increase of $1,314,022, or 73.2%.
Research and development costs During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred $857,668 and $1,351,415 in research and development costs, a decrease of $493,747, or 36.5%. Research and development costs were incurred in connection with our Metaverse software development project, including the development of Habytat which is in the preliminary stage.
Research and development expenses During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred $0 and $166,667 in research and development expenses, a decrease of $166,667, or 100.0%.
The decrease is attributable to a decrease in consulting fees of $96,202, which includes a decrease in stock-based consulting fees of $144,818, offset by an increase in other consulting fees of $48,616, a decrease in investor relations fees of $224,026, a decrease in legal fees of $27,195, and a decrease in other professional fees of $43,970, offset by an increase in accounting fees of $98,651.
The increase was attributable to an increase in legal fees of $400,931, an increase in investor relations fees of $217,850, an increase in accounting fees of $24,776, an increase in stock-based consulting fees of $19,135, an increase in other consulting fees of $9,908, and an increase in other professional fees of $157,925, primarily due to a decrease in the allocation of professional and consulting expenses to RPM, which is included in loss from discontinued operations.
For the years ended December 31 2024 and 2023, operating expenses consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Compensation and related expenses $ 2,320,127 $ 4,760,180 Marketing and advertising expenses 128,656 388,444 Professional and consulting expenses 1,031,898 1,324,640 Research and development 857,668 1,351,415 General and administrative expenses 942,990 892,972 Impairment loss on property and equipment and intangible assets - 43,671 Impairment loss on digital currencies and other digital assets - 23,381 Total $ 5,281,339 $ 8,784,703 Compensation and related expenses Compensation and related expenses include salaries, stock-based compensation, health insurance and other benefits.
For the years ended December 31 2025 and 2024, operating expenses consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Compensation and related expenses $ 3,108,633 $ 1,794,611 Marketing and advertising expenses 238,992 84,163 Professional and consulting expenses 1,412,792 582,267 Research and development - 166,667 General and administrative expenses 730,191 589,895 Total $ 5,490,608 $ 3,217,603 Compensation and related expenses Compensation and related expenses include salaries, stock-based compensation, health insurance and other benefits.