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Initial Coin Offering (ICO) Quiz

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What is an initial coin offering (ICO)?

A form of crowdfunding using cryptocurrencies (correct)

A government grant program for new businesses

An insurance scheme for cryptocurrency investments

A type of bank loan for startup companies

What are 'tokens' or 'coins' in the context of an ICO?

Government-issued legal tender used for trading in the ICO market

Virtual representations of stock ownership in a company

Future functional units of currency if the funding goal is met and the project successfully launches (correct)

Physical coins used for advertising the ICO

What is a potential advantage of an ICO for startup companies?

Access to government subsidies for business development

Avoiding regulations that prevent them from seeking public investment (correct)

Inclusion in stock exchanges without meeting regulatory requirements

Guaranteed backing from established venture capitalists

Why have ICOs been associated with scams and fraud?

<p>Due to lack of regulation and enforcement of securities law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the survival rate of ICOs four months after the offering, based on the text?

<p>Less than half of all ICOs survive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a fundraising mechanism in which a project sells its underlying digital currency, also known as tokens or coins, to early backers in exchange for fiat currencies or cryptocurrencies.

Tokens or Coins

Tokens or coins are digital assets issued by a project to raise funds, which can represent a stake in the project, a voting right, or a unit of value.

Advantages of ICOs for Startups

A potential advantage of an ICO for startup companies is that it allows them to raise funds from a global pool of investors, bypassing traditional funding sources such as venture capitalists and banks.

Risks and Scams Associated with ICOs

ICOs have been associated with scams and fraud due to the lack of regulation and oversight, making it easier for fraudulent projects to launch and disappear with investors' funds.

Survival Rate of ICOs

Based on the text, the survival rate of ICOs four months after the offering is alarmingly low.

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Test your knowledge about initial coin offerings (ICOs), a cryptocurrency-based funding process involving the sale of tokens to investors in exchange for legal tender or other cryptocurrencies. Learn about the crowdfunding and investment aspects of ICOs.