During an ICO, a company can raise money by creating a website and publishing a white paper (a document that describes the project). Investors exchange cash or cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin or Ethereum) for digital tokens that the startup has created.
Read moreHow many ICOs are successful?
With 80% having been scams, it leaves the leftover 20% of ICO’s to be successful, however according to a number of studies, 50% of these fail with the verdict still out on the rest. That means a whopping 90% have failed (if you include the scams). What does it mean for the other 10% and why do so many fail?
Read moreAre ICO successful?
While some ICOs have been enormously successful , it’s important to recognize the signs of a risky project. The first step to researching an ICO is to check the white paper. A vague or poorly written white paper may be a sign that the project is not fully planned out.
Read moreAre ICOs still a thing?
ICOs do seem to be on the decline , according to every notable measure. However, this is actually a good thing for the future of cryptocurrencies. Fewer ICOs mean the quality of ICOs is going to increase, the number of cases of fraud will decrease, and original, transformative ideas will become more common.
Read moreWhere is the initial coin offering?
CoinMarketCap’s ICO calendar shows you all of the current initial coin offerings that are taking place, or will take place, in the crypto space. You can review all active and upcoming initial coin offerings on our calendar.
Read moreWhat happens after an initial coin offering?
The next step in the initial coin offering is the creation of tokens . Essentially, the tokens are representations of an asset or utility in the blockchain. The tokens are fungible and tradeable. They should not be confused with cryptocurrencies because the tokens are just modifications of existing cryptocurrencies.
Read moreHow do I find out about crypto presales?
Go to CoinMarketCap and search for Regular Presale . Tap on the button labeled “Market” near the price chart. In this view, you will see a complete list of places you can purchase Regular Presale as well as the currencies you can use to obtain it.
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