They had to formally issue them. rik needed them for the November 18, 2021 vote where he raised the AS from 8 billion to 12 billion.
Yes, they are only voting shares, and it's a great time to use them.
Someone asked about funding. Even if this drops to .0004 (my share PPS), rik's got another million or 2 to play mad scientist with. Keeps the door open till SEC D-day.
He had to go this way. He'd never get a request for a reverse split past FINRA.