San Francisco, March 7, 2024 - Metallicus, the core developer of Metal Blockchain, a foundational Layer 0 blockchain, today announced Vibrant Credit Union's enrollment in its Banking Innovation Program. This move signifies Vibrant Credit Union's proactive approach to investigating blockchain technology's potential and harnessing Metallicus' expertise to elevate its technological prowess.

"The inclusion of Vibrant Credit Union in our Banking Innovation Program marks an exciting step forward in our mission to enhance the financial industry through blockchain technology," said Frank Mazza, Director of Blockchain for Institutions & Fintechs at Metallicus. "We are thrilled to partner with Vibrant Credit Union and look forward to empowering them with the tools and resources needed to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving financial landscape."

The Banking Innovation Program by Metal Blockchain enables institutions like Vibrant Credit Union to navigate and adopt customized blockchain solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while addressing their distinct operational demands. Drawing on Metallicus' unparalleled blockchain expertise and a distinguished advisory board, the program offers innovation workshops, fintech partnerships, R&D grants, and bespoke development, positioning participants to lead and innovate within the dynamic financial sector.

"We are excited to embark on this journey with Metal Blockchain through their Banking Innovation Program," expressed Pete Nohelty, Chief Technology Officer of Vibrant Credit Union. "At Vibrant Credit Union, we are dedicated to exploring emerging technologies to enrich our services and provide exceptional experiences and value for our members. Partnering with Metal Blockchain provides a path to research and further develop our visions towards the future of the financial services industry. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with other industry experts and to research and innovate with the goal of unlocking the true potential of blockchain technology."

The Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program is designed to support financial institutions' journey into blockchain technology at no cost. With a focus on tackling use cases around Digital Identity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Private Subnets, Tokenization of Assets, and more, the program equips participants with the tools and resources needed to drive profitability, lower costs, reduce risks, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

Financial institutions keen on participating in the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program can express their interest or learn more by contacting bizdev@metallicus.com.

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About Metal Blockchain

Metal Blockchain, developed by Metallicus, is an innovative Layer 0 blockchain technology dedicated to tackling global finance challenges with its scalable, secure, and decentralized infrastructure built on the foundation of BSA Compliance. The versatile nature of Metal Blockchain's infrastructure enables developers to craft customized solutions for a wide range of

financial applications, promoting innovation and growth within the global financial sector. Guided by the vision of CEO Marshall Hayner, Metal Blockchain aims to transform the financial industry by embracing compliance-driven innovation.

About Vibrant Credit Union

Vibrant was founded in 1935 as a federally insured credit union with its roots in agricultural manufacturing. Now an industry-leading deposit rate competitor, customers across the country can bank with the best utilizing easy access apps and money movement-friendly accounts with top earning rates. In the community, Vibrant strives to bring specialized products to non-profits and small businesses to foster all to "be the good." With a belief in the spirit of human connections and partnership, Vibrant brings banking together with coffee to operate Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchens throughout the Midwest, which provide house-roasted coffee and offer a space for work, community, and fun. Not far from their roots, Vibrant also provides relationship and education-focused equipment financing programs to outdoor equipment manufacturers nationwide.