ico
All about ICO; learn the ins and outs of Initial Coin Offerings, the future of fundraising for startups.
What Is an Exit Scam?. Top Story - October 2018.
We are living in a time where scams are commonplace. Chances are some of the change in your wallet might even be fake, created by a scam artist somewhere to imitate real money. Where there is money to be made, there are scam artists willing to exploit the system in order to make it—in any way or form that they can.
By Dave Schneider8 years ago in The Chain
10 ICO Statistics Investors Should Know. Top Story - September 2018.
The world of blockchain technology is one that's literally filled to the brim with investment opportunities. No matter where you look, there's money to be made and potential for amazing things to happen.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in The Chain
Things ICOs Have Fundraised For
The world of blockchain-based platforms and technologies has exploded within just the past few years. One of the central processes that has enabled this proliferation is the concept of initial coin offerings (ICOs). The cryptocurrency market's answer to the initial public offering, ICOs are a form of crowdfunding that allows venture capitalists to purchase an ICO's proprietary tokens in exchange for a monetary investment. This paradigm allows ICO platforms to raise funds for their projects while distributing new forms of blockchain-based digital currency, along with the many other uses for ICO tokens.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in The Chain
The Many Uses for ICO Tokens
Similar to an IPO, an initial coin offering (ICO) is one of the most common ways to start a cryptocurrency project. In it, people like you or I will invest in a blockchain startup we believe in. Once the ICO finishes, investors will get their money's worth in the projects coin.
By Brayden Simmons8 years ago in The Chain
How to Know If You’re Investing in a Bad ICO
Do you have any investments in ICOs or cryptocurrencies? If not, that's not so surprising simply because it can be difficult to know a good ICO from a bad ICO. There are a lot of reasons why most ICOs fail, too. Yet, there are some signs to use to alert you to a poor investment choice. Let's take a few moments to consider just how to go about figuring out if you are at risk for investing in a bad ICO.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in The Chain
Risks of Investing in an ICO
Investing in an ICO, or an initial coin offering, can provide both huge financial benefits and huge risks. Many people are intrigued by the growing digital currency industry that includes blockchain technology, because the potential is there to raise money very quickly. However, long term, the outcome can be grim, and many people end up losing the money they initially invested. There are many reasons why most ICOs fail. When investing in an ICO, people must exercise due diligence and make sure they know the risk they are taking. Here are some of the most common risks when investing in an ICO.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in The Chain
