Initial Coin Offerings in 2018

Jeffrey J. Bussgang; Ramana  Nanda; Robert F. White; Nathaniel   Schwalb

Technical Note | HBS Case Collection | November 2018 (Revised March 2019)

Initial Coin Offerings in 2018

by Jeffrey J. Bussgang, Ramana Nanda, Robert F. White and Nathaniel Schwalb

Abstract

In 2018, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) were an emerging fundraising method for blockchain-based projects. As the ecosystem grew, there were many open questions on regulation, pricing, and even which projects were a good fit for blockchain. However, there was already some emerging consensus on the benefits and challenges of building with blockchain and emerging best practices for Initial Coin Offerings.

Keywords: Blockchain; Initial Coin Offerings; ICO; Decentralization; networks; Protocols; Entrepreneurship; Project Finance;

Language: English

Format: Print

22 pages

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Citation:

Bussgang, Jeffrey J., Ramana Nanda, Robert F. White, and Nathaniel Schwalb. "Initial Coin Offerings in 2018." Harvard Business School Technical Note 819-057, November 2018. (Revised March 2019.)