diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 18da724..ac7148a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,19 +1,27 @@ -# Global Coupon Exchange +# Genex - Global Coupon Exchange + +**Website:** [gogenex.com](https://gogenex.com) ## Brand Naming Strategy -This project adopts a regional branding strategy, using different brand names for different markets while maintaining brand family consistency. +This project adopts a unified global brand with localized naming for specific markets. ### Brand Structure -| Market | Brand | Abbr | Description | -|--------|-------|------|-------------| -| Western (US/Europe) | **Genex** | GNX | Derived from Generation + Exchange, familiar Western naming style | -| Asian (including China) | **Gensen / 券信** | GS | "Gensen" from Cantonese pronunciation of Chinese characters "券信" | +| Market | Brand | Description | +|--------|-------|-------------| +| Global | **Genex** | Primary brand, derived from Generation + Exchange | +| Asia (non-China) | **Gensen** | Alternative name from Cantonese pronunciation | +| China | **券信** | Localized Chinese name | + +### Unified Domain + +- **gogenex.com** - Single global domain for all markets +- Subdomains or paths for regional content (e.g., gogenex.com/cn, gogenex.com/asia) ### Naming Logic -#### Genex (Western Markets) +#### Genex (Global) - **Gen** = Generation / Generic / Genesis - **ex** = Exchange - Natural pronunciation, similar to well-known Western brands like FedEx, Amex @@ -23,46 +31,28 @@ This project adopts a regional branding strategy, using different brand names fo - **券 (Quan)** = Coupon / Voucher - **信 (Xin)** = Trust / Credit - **Gensen** = Romanization of Cantonese pronunciation "gyun seon" -- Use Chinese characters "券信" in Mainland China -- Use romanized "Gensen" in other Asian regions - Two characters conveying core values: coupon trading + trust guarantee ### Brand Consistency ``` -Genex ←── "Gen-" prefix ──→ Gensen - ↑ ↑ - └─────── Same brand family ────┘ - ↓ - 券信 (Chinese localization) + gogenex.com + │ + ┌────────┼────────┐ + ▼ ▼ ▼ + Genex Gensen 券信 + (Global) (Asia) (China) ``` -- **Genex** and **Gensen** share the "Gen-" prefix, establishing brand family recognition -- **Gensen** directly transliterates to **券信**, providing seamless connection -- Global users can recognize these as regional versions of the same platform - -### Usage Scenarios - -| Scenario | Western Markets | Asian Markets (non-China) | China Market | -|----------|-----------------|---------------------------|--------------| -| Company Name | Genex Inc. | Gensen Ltd. | 券信科技有限公司 | -| App Name | Genex | Gensen | 券信 | -| Domain Example | genex.com | gensen.io | quanxin.cn | -| Social Media | @genex | @gensen | @券信 | - -### Legal & Operations - -Due to varying financial regulations across countries, each regional brand will: -- Operate as an independent legal entity -- Comply with local regulatory requirements -- Share core technology platform and philosophy -- Establish brand association through parent company +- All brands share the "Gen-" prefix for family recognition +- Single domain simplifies marketing and SEO +- Localized names for regional user familiarity --- ## Project Overview -Global Coupon Exchange (GCX) is a coupon asset trading platform designed to provide users with secure and convenient trading services for digital assets such as coupons, gift cards, and vouchers. +Genex (Global Coupon Exchange) is a coupon asset trading platform designed to provide users with secure and convenient trading services for digital assets such as coupons, gift cards, and vouchers. ### Core Features