{"id":872,"date":"2023-01-26T15:51:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T15:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/?p=872"},"modified":"2023-02-28T13:57:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T13:57:09","slug":"cryptocurrency-fundraising-for-dummies-and-why-it-matters-to-startups-and-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ag.qubiq.cc\/?p=872","title":{"rendered":"Cryptocurrency Fundraising for Dummies, and Why It Matters to Startups and Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Each new startup or venture needs investments for its launch and further developments. Today, cryptocurrencies and NFTs are making the startup fundraising<\/strong> process easier and more accessible to people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, such fundraising is more suitable for blockchain-related projects. But no matter if you work in a Web2 or Web3 startup, crypto can help you to raise funds<\/strong> in a smart and engaging way, and even form a community of supporters. Let\u2019s learn more about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Fundraise in Crypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Private Placement<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as \u201ctoken presale,\u201d private placement is a type of fundraising in which tokens are offered only to a selected group of investors. The goal is to raise funds for the project\u2019s early development, or for business growth. Early investors should get allocation, or a place in your whitelist in order to participate in the token presale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public offerings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different types of public placements, in which tokens are offered for sale to the wide audience. All interested persons can invest in your project (if there are enough tokens for everyone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Coin Offering (ICO)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, ICO referred to a stage of fundraising when a project was selling tokens to public investors for the first time. But today we typically call ICO any token offering<\/a> where the project has organized the sale of its tokens by itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most projects launch ICOs to sell utility tokens – those that can be used for obtaining services, staking or forming a DAO. Governance tokens are also often sold through an ICO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IEO is an improved version of ICO where tokens are offered through a cryptocurrency exchange. Sometimes, companies that invest in startups<\/strong> prefer IEOs, because projects are thoroughly screened and analyzed before the token sale. A trusted exchange, like Binance, is responsible for evaluating the credibility of the project, which can prevent scams and suspicious firms from raising funds through IEOs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Decentralized Exchange Offering (IDO)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDOs are a decentralized version of IEOs which originated in 2019 when Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) gained popularity. Supporters of IDOs insist that decentralization could remove human fraud and error, speed up the process, and lower fundraising fees. The most popular decentralized exchanges for holding IDOs are BSC Pad, Polkastarter, DAO Maker, and Solanium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Game Offering (IGO)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IGO is a specific type of startup fundraising<\/strong> popular among blockchain gaming projects. It\u2019s similar to an ICO, but apart from cryptocurrency tokens, IGO participants can get early access to the in-game assets while supporting the game\u2019s early development. IGO typically offer NFT cards, loot boxes, skins, weapons and other items that are required to play the game or give additional benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Type Is Preferable For Investors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Companies and self-starters that want to raise money for startup<\/strong> should properly select a method depending on the type of investors they want to have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a project aims to attract crypto investors and just regular crypto users, all methods \u2014 ICOs, IEOs, IDOs \u2014 would be suitable. However, it’s important to remember that ICOs are sometimes associated with a negative event that took place in 2017-2018, when the crypto market was flooded with ICOs and a vast majority of them failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IEOs and IDOs will perfectly suit Venture Capital Funds (VCs) and traditional investors who don\u2019t like to take much risk investing in crypto. Along with these methods, regular non-crypto fundraising methods are also welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P2E, gaming metaverses and other blockchain gaming projects usually focus on creating a community of their future gamers. IGOs can allow gamers not only to enjoy the project, but also obtain certain benefits and power to make decisions and improvements in a game\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, Why Do Startups Need Crypto Fundraising?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Token fundraising grants both Web3 and traditional startups a new source of capital in addition to regular methods such as pitching, crowdfunding and seed investments. It also introduces the startup to a community of crypto enthusiasts who are in constant search of great projects to invest in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the development of Web3 and wider adoption of blockchain and crypto, new methods of cryptocurrency fundraising may continue to emerge, including the use of NFTs for fundraising and the tokenization of real-world assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Each new startup or venture needs investments for its launch and further developments. Today, cryptocurrencies and NFTs are making the startup fundraising process easier and more accessible to people.  Of course, such fundraising is more suitable for blockchain-related projects. But no matter if you work in a Web2 or Web3 startup, crypto can help you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":873,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[56,38,89],"authors":[37],"class_list":["post-872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlighted","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-education","tag-fundraising","authors-alphaguilty"],"acf":{"reading_time":5},"author-name":"AG Content Manager","suggested-articles":[{"ID":1664,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2023-12-05 16:12:20","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-05 16:12:20","post_content":"

Cryptocurrencies<\/a> have become a hot topic for investors worldwide in recent years. They offer the potential for earnings and capital growth but come with high risks due to their volatility. One of the innovative and exciting forms of investing in the crypto sphere is through\u00a0 quest platforms, where participants can increase their funds by engaging in various gaming tasks and missions.<\/span><\/p>\n

AlphaGuilty is one such platform that provides a unique opportunity to invest in cryptocurrency through a gaming process. But before diving into the world of Crypto Quest<\/a> and AlphaGuilty, it's important to remember a few key points for successful investing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Understanding Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n

The volatility of the cryptocurrency market is well-known, and it can cause abrupt changes in asset values. Establishing your investing objectives, managing risk, and including cryptocurrencies in a diverse portfolio are all essential.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Project Research<\/h2>\n\n\n

Before investing in a Crypto Quest platform thorough research is essential. Familiarize yourself with their whitepaper, study the development team, analyze their concept, technological features, and the real value of the services offered. This will help gauge the project's stability and potential.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Variety of Crypto Assets<\/h2>\n\n\n

Crypto Quest platforms typically offer access to various cryptocurrency assets. Diversifying your portfolio can reduce risks by spreading investments more broadly. However, caution should be exercised, as each cryptocurrency has its unique characteristics and risks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Education and Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n

Before starting to invest in Crypto Quest platforms, beginners are advised to gain basic knowledge about cryptocurrencies and investments. Understanding blockchain<\/a> fundamentals, trading mechanisms, and risk management concepts can help reduce the likelihood of losses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Investment Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n

Defining an investment strategy is a crucial step for successful participation in Crypto Quest platforms. Some investors prefer long-term asset holding, while others prefer actively trading and profiting from short-term price fluctuations. It's important to choose an approach that aligns with your style and goals.<\/span><\/p>","post_title":"Investment Tips for Crypto Quest Platforms","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"investment-tips-for-crypto-quest-platforms","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-05 16:14:40","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-05 16:14:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/78.47.81.216\/?p=1664","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":848,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2023-01-19 12:42:50","post_date_gmt":"2023-01-19 12:42:50","post_content":"\n

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Have you ever thought about who exactly are the biggest NFT influencers <\/strong>today that is worth knowing? Suppose you want a career in NFT investing and trading. In that case, you must be wondering who these people are who have managed to achieve tremendous success in a volatile and increasingly competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, the practice of investing in NFT projects <\/strong>and the topic of NFT, in general, reached its peak of popularity a year and a half ago and continue to gain momentum. New interesting NFTs are appearing in the market every day that are worth investing in, and for enthusiasts, this is an opportunity for a long-term and successful career. There are also top NFTs<\/strong>, the high value of which there is no point in denying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As serious NFT influencers<\/strong>, they first had to go from absolute beginners in the market of non-interchangeable tokens to leading professionals. So, are the biggest NFT influencers<\/strong> in the crypto <\/strong>world worth knowing about? Today we're going to talk to you about this important topic and how it relates to marketing tools. There will be a lot of useful information for both beginners and more experienced crypto <\/strong>users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's start with the basics: what is NFT marketing today?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember the days when collecting and exchanging chips was the coolest thing in the world? Today, chips have been replaced by NFT collections<\/strong> - unique tokens, property that can be bought and sold. That's why they are like other collectibles. Unlike other collectibles, each NFT is unique. The token contains a digital certificate of ownership, and records of the sale and purchase appear on the blockchain. Depending on the contact information, the creator may receive royalties from each resale of the token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, despite the uniqueness of NFT projects<\/strong>, the same marketing principles are still used in their advertising and sales. In the usual sense, marketing is a set of processes, the main goal of which is to make a profit by meeting the needs of the consumer. In other words, the more efficiently a company develops a sales funnel, the more profitable customers will make. Let's take a closer look at a few important points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n