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Cryptocurrency ICO A-Z™: Become A Smart ICO Investor

Name: Cryptocurrency ICO A-Z™: Become A Smart ICO Investor
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Comprehensive Course To Help You Understand, Evaluate & Invest in Initial Coin Offerings, Without Being Caught By Scams!

Created byRavinder Deol, Martin Moschitz-Kumar, Thomas Wiesner, Buidl School

Last updated 2/2021

English

English [Auto],Korean [Auto],

What you'll learn

Have A Broad Knowledge Of ICOs.
Understand The Process Of Purchasing An ICO, And The Technical Aspects.
Learn About The Unique Advantages Of ICOs And Where The Limitations Are.
Gain Skills To Take A Methodical Approach To Evaluate Upcoming ICOs Using A Framework.
Be Able To Make Informed Investment Decisions On Upcoming And Historic ICOs.
Understand The Regulatory Framework, And Legal Implications Of ICOs.

Course content

7 sections • 57 lectures • 3h 57m total length

Course Introduction5:12
Welcome to this Initial Coin Offering course! What we’re going to be doing in this course is guiding you through the process of understanding on a theoretical and practical level, how Initial Coin Offerings work, as well as, how to differentiate between a good and bad Initial Coin Offering. Helping you to get involved with an ICO with your full understanding, rather than going in blind.
Cryptocurrrency (And Blockchain) Playbook0:06

What Is An Initial Coin Offering?7:21
Welcome to this lecture in the course, here I want to give you an overview of Initial Coin Offerings by explaining the idea behind them with you. We’re going to talk over many points of ICO’s at surface level within this lecture, so as we move onto more advanced lectures in this course, you have that surface level knowledge of how ICO’s work which you can build upon.
History Of Initial Coin Offerings4:37
Welcome to this lecture in the course where we’re going to be discussing the history of initial coin offerings. We feel it’s something important for you to understand, as by understanding the origins of something, in this case ICO’s, it’ll give you a crisper understanding of the subject matter. It’s not going to be a long lecture, just one where we’re going to get straight to the point with you, and provide you all the information you need to understand how ICO’s have evolved to date.
Advantages & Disadvantages Of Initial Coin Offerings4:31
You should know by now that we’re completely transparent in this course, we don’t sell a false promise, we clearly mention there are scams out there in the ICO world, that’s the reason we’re here in this course. We want to help you evaluate ICO’s, and ensure you invest in the successful projects, not the ones that sell false promises on the next big thing.
Initial Coin Offerings VS Initial Public Offerings6:09
Welcome to this lecture, which is going to be an interesting one for sure! What I want to discuss with you here is the difference between Initial Coin Offerings (ICO’s), and Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s). Both sound similar, both have similarities, but couldn’t be more different in there deployment. But by comparing IPO’s to ICO’s, which have been around for far longer, you’ll be able to draw similarities from how ICO’s gained inspiration from IPO’s, which we see playing out today. So lets dive into this lecture on; Initial Coin Offerings VS Initial Public Offerings.
Where To View Upcoming Initial Coin Offerings0:57
In this lecture I want to highlight some of the most popular websites to keep tabs on, if you want to keep up to date on all Initial Coin Offerings; Past, Present, and Future. Here we go:
Initial Coin Offering Foundations

Section Introduction0:54
Explore the business side of cryptocurrency investments, demystify CEO success rates, spot ICO scams, and analyze teams, market size, competition, token sale structures, and a basic valuation framework.
Demystifying Success Rates Of ICOs3:18
In this lecture we analyze the success rates of ICOs over a the period of a few months. We look underneath the surface and debunk the myth that most ICOs are successful.
Stages of ICO projects4:31
Explore the stages of an ICO project—from idea to white paper to an established company to a working prototype—and assess risk to choose an ICO aligned with your risk tolerance.
How To Spot ICO Scams4:00
Learn to spot ICO scams by verifying founder transparency, company registration, domain ownership, LinkedIn references, escrow arrangements, and open-source code, then perform due diligence to protect your investment.
Intrinsics Of A Good White Paper6:17
Identify the essential elements of a strong white paper, including executive summary, problem, solution, roadmap, team, market, and token use.
The Team5:00
The Team
Market Sizing6:20
Learn to size markets using TAM, SAM, SOM, and CAGR, assess credibility of figures, verify data sources, and conduct independent estimates.
Competitive Analysis5:50
Analyze competitors to identify differentiation in features, pricing, and geography, evaluate market penetration and entry barriers, and use white papers and third-party reports for informed ICO investment.
The Business Model4:38
Evaluate initial coin offering business models by asking key questions about the underlying system, decentralization, token function, and the economic model to determine value for token holders and outside value.
Token Sale Structure4:04
Identify token sale objectives and trade-offs across sale structures. Evaluate implications for investors and how structures aim to reach targets such as minimum raises, fixed token supply, or broad adoption.
Use Of Funds4:31
Analyze how ICO proceeds are allocated and how a transparent white paper reveals fund breakdown across product development, marketing, operations, legal, and research.
Basic Valuation7:05
Investor Rights5:52
Explore how token holder rights differ from traditional shareholders, including payment, creation, and governance rights, with practical guidance to review terms and research credible sources.
Legal Standing5:12
Explore how ICOs can be classified as securities under the Howey test and SEC guidance, with country-specific rules and accredited investor considerations.
ICO Legality Around The World2:03
ICO's - What's Next?2:59
Examine how ICOs are evolving beyond traditional sales toward interactive token sales, where investors bid, set values, and can withdraw bids, applying supply and demand to reduce dilution.
Section Recap0:45
Review the business aspects of ICOs, analyze white papers and teams, perform competitive analysis and market sizing, assess token valuation and holder rights and legal implications, then preview technical aspects.
Business Element Of Initial Coin Offerings

Go To Market Strategy5:01
Welcome to this lecture in the course where we’re going to be discussing the Go To Market Strategy of Initial Coin Offering projects. It’s crucial to understand how projects aim on penetrating the market, because even if the project is the next best one since Ethereum, if it’s not clear how it aims on getting to market, then no one will know about it and use it. Which will result in poor performance of its token, and potential collapse of the project.
Web Popularity4:22
In this lecture of the course I want to help you analyse the popularity of an Initial Coin Offering, of course the popularity, or lack of popularity, isn’t a clear signal to buy or avoid an ICO. But what it does do, is help you understand just how widely known an ICO is. Which when combined with the details we’ve taught in this course, will help you make a more justified decision as to whether or not you should invest in that specific project you had in mind.
Social Signals6:27
Welcome to this lecture in the course! What we’re going to be discussing in this lecture is the PR, and Branding machines behind Initial Coin Offering. If they even have one! Once again as with the last lecture, a wildly successful PR Campaign, or lack of, isn’t a clear signal to buy or avoid an ICO. But what it does do, is help you understand how widespread this project is or isn’t, and if they have a clear brand for their project, not thought of the day before their ICO. Understanding the PR, and Branding of an ICO Project combined with the details we’ve taught in this course, will help you make a more justified decision as to whether or not you should invest in that specific project you had in mind.
Investing Signals5:00
In this lecture of the course we’re going to be discussing signalling, and how this can aid you into making a decision as to if you should invest in an Initial Coin Offering or not. There are two distinct areas that need to be understood when it comes to ICO Signalling. One, Investors. Two, Partners.
Marketing Element Of Initial Coin Offerings

Section Introduction0:39
Difference Between ERC20 Token & Non ERC20 Token5:46
Distinguish ERC20 tokens from non-ERC20 protocol tokens on the Ethereum blockchain; asset tokens use predefined interfaces, while protocol tokens power currencies like ether and networks like ripple.
How To Participate In An ICO6:06
Learn how to participate in an ICO by setting up a wallet, funding with ether, following platform instructions, and receiving ERC20 tokens via a smart contract.
ASSIGNMENT- Address To Participate In The EOS ICO0:19
DISCUSSION - Address To Participate In The EOS ICO8:36
Difference Between An Exchange, Software Wallet & Hardware Wallet5:40
Learn the essential differences between keeping funds on an exchange, a software wallet, and a hardware wallet, and why owning private keys matters for security.
What Is An Address?3:06
Learn how private keys generate public keys, sign transactions, and secure ether on the network, where addresses do not store ether and miners verify signatures before adding blocks.
Why Exchanges Don't Work For ICOs2:12
Discover why ICO participation through an exchange fails: the exchange owns your funds and private keys; transfer ether to your own wallet (MetaMask, MyEtherWallet) before joining the crowdsale.
Installing MetaMask1:54
install the MetaMask plugin for Chrome to connect your browser to the ethereal blockchain, unlock with a password, and interact with the Ethereum blockchain using a service called in fuchsia.
MetaMask Walkthrough4:01
Navigate the MetaMask walkthrough to manage accounts, select networks, and interact with Ethereum for ICO participation. Export keys, import accounts, and obtain test ether.
Obtaining Ether4:39
Obtaining Ether For Test-Net3:11
Obtain ether for the test-net by using a faucet to interact with a token, then use MetaMask on the Rinkeby test network and share your address to receive funds.
What Is A CrowdSale Contract?2:06
Learn how a crowdsale contract runs on the Ethereum blockchain, exchanging ether for tokens automatically without middlemen. It encodes price rules and time limits for token delivery.
Participating In An ICO Using MetaMask4:34
Interact with a simple crowdsale contract on the Rinkeby test network using MetaMask and Remix to send ether and receive ERC-20 tokens.
ASSIGNMENT - Take Part In The CrowdSale Contract0:22
Checking Balances On MyEtherWallet2:10
Open MyEtherWallet and switch to the Rinkeby network, connect MetaMask, add the custom token with its address and zero decimals, and confirm two fixed tokens from the crowdsale on Ethereum.
ASSIGNMENT - Checking Balances On MyEtherWallet0:06
A Special Note On Phishing6:35
Identify phishing in ICOs by recognizing deceptive emails, last-minute address changes, and fake websites; verify crowdfunding addresses and URLs on credible channels to protect funds.
Participating In An Initial Coin Offering
Section Recap1:22
Recaps token types, including easy tokens on the Ethereum blockchain and non-working protocol tokens outside Ethereum, reviews wallets like MetaMask for ICO participation, and stresses private key possession.

THEORY: How To Participate In A Token Sale1:39
PRACTICAL: CarTaxi, Raiden, Enjin, DFS vs. EOS & FileCoin ICO6:38
Compare how token sale instructions appear for car taxi, Raiden, Enjin, DFS, EOS, and Filecoin ICOs, and learn to participate by copying crowdsale contract address and sending ether via MetaMask.
THEORY: How To Evaluate An MVP Or Do Alpha Product Testing2:23
Evaluate an MVP or prototype and alpha product testing by examining tangible results, team collaboration, and community response, using questions about existing work, GitHub activity, and real-world usability.
PRACTICAL: MVP With CarTaxi, Raiden, Enjin, FileCoin & EOS7:44
Evaluate the MVP and product readiness of car taxi, Raiden, Enjin, FileCoin, and EOS by reviewing apps, GitHub activity, and roadmaps for ICO viability.
THEORY: Quality of Code, Tech Stack & Roadmap4:49
PRACTICAL: Quality Of Code With CarTaxi, Raiden, Enjin, & FileCoin9:57
Compare code quality across car taxi, Raiden, Enjin, and FileCoin projects by examining repository activity, contract structure, comments, tests, and external audits to assess security and maintainability.
THEORY: Proprietary Core Product & Tech Stack/Tech Roadmap6:36
Compare proprietary vs open source software, discuss blockchain tech stacks with solidity, ipfs, oracles, and truffle, and evaluate realistic, auditable roadmaps with external audits for initial coin offering projects.
PRACTICAL: Tech Stack & Roadmap With Raiden, EOS & FileCoin9:01
Explore Raiden's off-chain scaling and open source infrastructure on Ethereum, compare EOS and FileCoin roadmaps, and examine developer previews, audits, and SAFT terms for ICO investing.
Technical Aspects Of An Initial Coin Offering

Course Conclusion1:04
Congratulations on completing this Initial Coin Offering course! We’ve now guided you through the process of understanding on a theoretical and practical level, how Initial Coin Offerings work, as well as, how to differentiate between a good and bad Initial Coin Offering. Helping you to get involved with an ICO with your full understanding, rather than going in blind.
Next Steps To Take0:52

Requirements

No Previous Knowledge On ICO’s Is Needed In Order Complete This Course Successfully.
We’ve Personally Gained Positive ROI With ICO’s, But We Must Mention That We’re Not Qualified Investment Advisors, So This Course Shouldn’t Be Considered As Investment Advice.

Description

Cryptocurrency ICO A-Z™: Become A Smart ICO Investor - is the most complete course helping you to understand, evaluate, and make smart investments in Cryptocurrency ICOs.

More About The Cryptocurrency ICO Course

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to start their journey of investing in Initial Coin Offerings, or continue their current journey, but with a ICO Investment Strategy which is detailed in this course, helping you to evaluate whether an ICO has potential to succeed.

Why Should You Enroll On This A-Z Cryptocurrency ICO Course?

1. In this course we’ll be detailing on a theoretical and practical level how to get involved with Initial Coin Offerings, along with how ICOs actually work so you don’t invest blindly.

2. Within this course you’ll be shown our framework for differentiating between good and bad Initial Coin Offerings. Helping you to invest in ICOs with confidence, rather than hope.

3. Cryptocurrencies are cited as producing the greatest wealth creation of our generation, and ICOs allow us to get in early. We're here to help you get in on the ground level!

What’s Holding You Back?

You’ll gain a step-by-step blueprint within this course providing you with all the knowledge you need in order to confidently invest in ICOs. Allowing you to join the Cryptocurrency ecosystem which is producing the greatest wealth creation of our generation.

You can be assured you’ll have access to your three instructors throughout the course on-demand, as well as that we all come into this course as experts in the Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain field, hence can answer any questions you have clearly.

Remember, you’ll gain lifetime access to this course which includes all future updates free of charge, and there’s a 30 day money back guarantee with no questions asked.

Nothing Is Holding You Back From Becoming An ICO Investor!

Go ahead, and click that ‘take this course’ button! Grab this totally risk free opportunity to join the ecosystem that is cited as producing the greatest wealth creation of our generation.

We’ll see you inside the course!

Who this course is for:

Newbies To The World Of Cryptocurrency Investing And Want To Get In On The Ground Level.
Those Who Already Have Invested In Bitcoin & Ethereum But Want To Diversify Their Portfolio.
Cryptocurrency Investors Who Want To Understand How To Analyse ICO’s Before Investing.

Cryptocurrency ICO A-Z™: Become A Smart ICO Investor

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Initial Coin Offering Foundations5 lectures • 24min

Business Element Of Initial Coin Offerings17 lectures • 1hr 13min

Marketing Element Of Initial Coin Offerings4 lectures • 21min

Participating In An Initial Coin Offering19 lectures • 1hr 3min

Technical Aspects Of An Initial Coin Offering8 lectures • 49min

Conclusion2 lectures • 2min

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