Hardback
Understanding Initial Coin Offerings
A New Era of Decentralized Finance
9781803921570 Edward Elgar Publishing
Delving into the comprehensive evolution of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), this innovative book traces their origins and transition into modern forms such as Security Token Offerings, Initial Exchange Offerings, Initial DEX Offerings, and Non-Fungible Tokens. It provides an in-depth analysis of the factors behind the appeal of ICOs, the complex ecosystem surrounding them, and the key developments within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
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Contents
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Delving into the comprehensive evolution of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), this innovative book traces their origins and transition into modern forms such as Security Token Offerings, Initial Exchange Offerings, Initial DEX Offerings and Non-Fungible Tokens. It provides an in-depth analysis of the factors behind the appeal of ICOs, the complex ecosystem surrounding them, and the key developments within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Countering common misconceptions such as equating ICOs with fraud, Dmitri Boreiko emphasizes the need for robust regulation in the field. Chapters explore the economics of ICOs, offer practical research guidance and navigate the complexities of ICO regulation. The book concludes by highlighting emerging mechanisms in blockchain fundraising, focusing on the increased security, transparency, and flexibility of newer mechanisms.
Concise and incisive, this is a timely read for economics students focusing on ICOs and blockchain applications, as well as fintech more broadly. Written in an accessible style, blockchain practitioners, investors and entrepreneurs, and start-ups in tech will also find this to be an interesting read.
Countering common misconceptions such as equating ICOs with fraud, Dmitri Boreiko emphasizes the need for robust regulation in the field. Chapters explore the economics of ICOs, offer practical research guidance and navigate the complexities of ICO regulation. The book concludes by highlighting emerging mechanisms in blockchain fundraising, focusing on the increased security, transparency, and flexibility of newer mechanisms.
Concise and incisive, this is a timely read for economics students focusing on ICOs and blockchain applications, as well as fintech more broadly. Written in an accessible style, blockchain practitioners, investors and entrepreneurs, and start-ups in tech will also find this to be an interesting read.
Critical Acclaim
‘An essential read that demystifies ICOs, providing a comprehensive exploration of their place in entrepreneurial finance. This book aligns technology, practice, and research illustrating the vibrant evolution and dynamic complexities of this novel funding approach. The insights are critical for better understanding current and future developments in entrepreneurial finance.’
– Christian Fisch, University of Luxembourg (SnT), Luxembourg
‘Boreiko‘s book is the book on ICOs.’
– Paul P. Momtaz, Technical University of Munich, Germany
– Christian Fisch, University of Luxembourg (SnT), Luxembourg
‘Boreiko‘s book is the book on ICOs.’
– Paul P. Momtaz, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Contents
Contents:
Preface
1 Introduction to Initial Coin Offerings
2 Initial Coin Offerings – how it all started
3 The rise and evolution of Initial Coin Offerings: From
genesis to now
4 Economics of Initial Coin Offerings
5 Key players in Initial Coin Offerings
6 Researching Initial Coin Offerings
7 Initial Coin Offerings research
8 Initial Coin Offerings pitfalls: Scams, flops, and security breaches
9 Approaches to Initial Coin Offering regulation: Who’s in charge?
10 Evolution of Initial Coin Offerings
11 Decentralized finance and Non-Fungible Tokens
Index
Preface
1 Introduction to Initial Coin Offerings
2 Initial Coin Offerings – how it all started
3 The rise and evolution of Initial Coin Offerings: From
genesis to now
4 Economics of Initial Coin Offerings
5 Key players in Initial Coin Offerings
6 Researching Initial Coin Offerings
7 Initial Coin Offerings research
8 Initial Coin Offerings pitfalls: Scams, flops, and security breaches
9 Approaches to Initial Coin Offering regulation: Who’s in charge?
10 Evolution of Initial Coin Offerings
11 Decentralized finance and Non-Fungible Tokens
Index
