ICO Meaning and Definition (Initial Coin Offering)

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a new way to finance a Blockchain Internet Startup. Unlike crowdfunding for normal startups, an ICO only refers to companies that build a cryptocurrency business model (Bitcoin Crowdfunding). Thus, the first capital raising takes place in a special ICO IPO directly with investors. Normally, venture capitalists have highly regulated capital raising processes that are prescribed by banks or stock exchanges. Alternatively, the term initial token offering (ITO), public ICO or crowdsale are used.

With an ICO, investors can invest directly in a blockchain startup by buying so-called tokens. Thus, in exchange for the investment, new coins of a new digital currency are issued directly to investors (token sales). These new coins are usually purchased with Ethereum (ETH) or Bitcoin (BTC). This ICO statement is simple: Because new ICO Token Coins are not traded on Altcoin exchanges, such a new cryptocurrency must be purchased directly from Startup. Of course, paying for a new cryptocurrency with an old cryptocurrency is only logical. That's why we've specified the link for blockchain crowdfunding.

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Earlier I did my Part. 1 of the best ICO's to watch out for in 2018. As follows, this is my second part of the coin's to keep an eye on.

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11) nauticus.io

Nauticus is an ethics bank from Australia. As early as mid-2018, a new Bitcoin exchange is to be created. Furthermore, a mining data center will be set up and 6 ethical banking products with cryptocurrencies will be mapped. The Nauticus Coin will reduce all bank charges by 50%. When registering you will receive 100 Nauticus Coin for free.

-ICO Presale: 18.03.2018 till 18.05.2018
-ICO Category: Coin Exchange and Financial Products
Buy Nauticus Coin (NTS) at nauticus.io

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12) vestarin.io (marketplace)

Vestarin is a Bitcoin marketplace for everyday shopping, goods and services that you can pay with cryptocurrency. Here one should be able to pay for game consoles, television or a restaurant with digital currencies. Daily expenses without having to convert cryptocurrency into paper money. The Vestarin platform is based on a mobile app. The project has top ratings and the apps for iOS and Android are already published (working product).

-ICO Token Sale: 05.03.2018 till 04.04.2018
-ICO Category: Online Shopping Marketplace (APP)
Buy Vestarin Coin at vestarin.io

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13) bubbletone.io (Mobile)

Bubbletone is a Telekom startup from Russia. The first decentralized telecom ecosystem that enables mobile operators, phone users and service providers to interact directly with each other. On a blockchain marketplace, network operators with end customers worldwide are interconnected.

-ICO Token Sale: 20.03.2018 till 20.05.2018
-ICO Category: Mobile and Telecommunications
Buy Bubbletone Coin on bubbletone.io

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14) truegame.io (Gaming) [Presale]

Truegame from Costa Rica is an already running gambling community. Users are already playing over a dozen online games, such as scratch cards, sweepstakes or lotteries (working product). Institutional investors have already supported the project with classic financing. The project has very positive reviews from ICO experts and should not be missing on any ICO list. Because the gambling industry is generating high sales worldwide and because existing iGaming projects have high growth potential due to the blockchain technology.

-ICO Presale: 05.03.2018 till 15.04.2018
-ICO Category: Games and Gambling
Buy Truegame Coin on truegame.io

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15) hmstr.io (marketplace)

The Hamster Marketplace in England is a decentralized trading platform specializing in the sale of niche electronics and unique gadgets from DIY manufacturers, start-ups and local projects. With the blockchain technology without surcharge or mediator, it should be a mixture of AMAZON and KICKSTARTER.

-ICO Token Sale: 19.02.2018 till 19.05.2018
-ICO Category: Marketplace for niche electronics
Buy Hamster Coin (HMT) at hmstr.io

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16) lccx.io (stock exchange)

LCCX (London Crypto Currency Exchange) is a London based exchange for cryptocurrencies. It wants to become the world's most trusted crypto exchange. Customers are secured with ,,cold storages" and insured against hacks. LCCX will offer over 200 coins. to trade against popular cryptocurrencies and against popular Fiat currencies.

-ICO Token Sale: 12.03.2018 till 30.04.2018
-ICO Category: Bitcoin Exchange
Buy LCCX Coin at lccx.io

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17) kryll.io (Bot)

Kryll from France is a crypto merchant community for automated trading strategies. It is the first intuitive platform to define powerful crypto trading strategies with a simple drag n drop editor. So you can develop automated winning strategies.

-ICO Token Sale: 07.02.2018 till 20.04.2018
-ICO Category: Coin Trading Bot
Buy Kryll Coin (KRL) on kryll.io

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18) mobilink.io (Mobile)

Mobilink from Canada lets users earn money while using the smartphone for free. The idea is innovative and ambitious. A user can replace the smartphone's current SIM card with a MOBILINK SIM card for free phone calls and surfing. The advertising revenue through browsers, search engines or app activities are summed and distributed across the network. This should give the token owner a continuous financial return on the initial investment. Cell phone users are attracted by a free use of their smartphone without monthly basic charges.

-ICO Token Sale: 20.02.2018 till 15.04.2018
-ICO Category: Mobile Provider
Buy Mobilink Coin (MBX) at mobilink.io

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19) bonkers.io (bets) [Presale]

Bonkers is a Gambling System from Austria. Bonkers stands for the sports betting and casino experience of the new generation. Through the use of in-house and blockchain technology, Bonkers combines the advantages of the crypto world with traditional online games. Bonkers.io has a finished product that is ready for use immediately after the ICO! Behind Bonkers is a German-speaking team with a lot of know-how!

-ICO Presale: 16.03.2018 till 15.04.2018
-ICO Category: Sports Betting and Casino
Buy Bonkers Coin on bonkers.io

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20) foxtrading.io (stock exchange)

Foxtrading is a trading exchange for binary options and forex trading from Spain. The provider wants to expand its activities to cryptocurrencies and has an active forex user base. The goal of Fox Trading is to improve the previous algorithmic trading platforms with the blockchain technology and to unify with the forex platform Fox Binary Signals.

-ICO Token Sale: 12.03.2018 till 09.04.2018
-ICO Category: Forex and Crypto Exchange
Buy Foxtrading Coin on foxtrading.io

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19) smarttaylor.io (Bot)

Smart Taylor ICO Smart Taylor is a smartphone app for automatic bot trading. Users can analyze trading signals in the mobile trading app and use automated trading strategies for digital currencies and coins. If you buy over 1,000 Tylor Coins in the ICO, you can use the Trading Bot for free for life.

-ICO Token Sale: 19.02.2018 till 20.03.20187
-ICO Category: Coin Trading Bot (APP)
Buy Taylor Coin (TAY) at smarttaylor.io

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Selection strategy for new ICOs and cryptocurrencies

Following these selection strategy criteria, I rate current ICO projects and new cryptocurrencies:

-High potential for generating value through the startup business model. Because we believe that blockchain startups will achieve high added value in the future.

-Solving a real problem for a better future or more efficiency by improving value creation.

-Convincing concept, unique selling points and an inviting beautiful website.

-High ratings on ICO communities and positive assessment from experienced investors.

-Fast sale of coins in the pre sale phase. This is to be expected from a large demand on later trading exchanges.

-International team with at least 5 marketing employees and 5 Blockchain developers.

-Competition - Either very few competitors or innovations compared to existing competitors.

-Community Marketing - Many members in the social networks because the users acceptance is essential for future value increases.

-Media Partners - Many media partners are spreading a new technology.