NetworkNewsWire Initiates Coverage for BLOCKStrain

NEW YORK, May 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX-V: DNAX ), a full-service software company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, that has developed the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks cannabis intellectual property (“IP”) from genome to sale, announces it has engaged the corporate communications expertise of NetworkNewsWire ("NNW").

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. has developed the most comprehensive, secure and community-driven cannabis genetics archival platform for cannabis breeders and growers, large and small, to protect and release their varieties into the public domain, all while compensating and rewarding them for their contributions. It is proprietary and cryptographically secure, thereby establishing a single source of truth for cannabis strains and their ownership. BLOCKStrain demystifies the seed-to-sale process for all relevant stakeholders including producers, distributors, shippers, government agencies and consumers by creating a repository of cannabis genomes on an immutable, shared ledger.

NNW is a multifaceted financial news and publishing company that delivers a new generation of social communication solutions, news aggregation and syndication, and enhanced news release services. NNW’s strategies help public and private organizations find their voice and build market visibility. As part of the Client-Partner relationship with BLOCKStrain Technology Corp., NNW will leverage its distribution network of over 5,000 key syndication outlets, various newsletters, social media channels, blogs, and other outreach tools to generate greater brand awareness for the Company.

"The cannabis industry faces unique challenges that BLOCKStrain specifically seeks to address,” states Sherri Franklin, Director of Brand Awareness Distribution (BAD) Solutions for NNW. “We are pleased to support this vision with a corporate communications campaign that keeps the investment community up-to-date on the Company's operations and technology.”

About BLOCKStrain

BlockStrain is an integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks cannabis IP from Genome to Sale™. BLOCKStrain ensures product licensing and authenticity by providing assurance of revenue, product integrity and safety. BLOCKStrain’s mission is to deliver immutable cryptographically secure blockchain technology to establish a global single source of truth for cannabis strains and their ownership. Quantifying genetics, potency and equivalencies between cannabis products is crucial to the future of legal marijuana. BLOCKStrain is the smart hub for cannabis. To learn more, visit: http://blockstrain.io/

About NetworkNewsWire

NetworkNewsWire (NNW) is a financial news and content distribution company that provides (1) access to a network of wire services via NetworkWire  to reach all target markets, industries and demographics in the most effective manner possible, (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ news outlets, (3) enhanced press release services to ensure maximum impact, (4) social media distribution via the Investor Brand Network (IBN) to nearly 2 million followers, (5) a full array of corporate communications solutions, and (6) a total news coverage solution with NNW Prime . As a multifaceted organization with an extensive team of contributing journalists and writers, NNW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that desire to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, NNW brings its clients unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness. NNW is where news, content and information converge.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

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