Understanding initial coin offerings : a new era of decentralised finance / Dmitri Boreiko (Assistant Professor of Corporate Finance, Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, Italy).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boreiko, Dmitri, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Understanding series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryptocurrencies.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781803921587 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.