What is a crypto token?

Crypto tokens are a digital representation of an asset or interest in something and are built on a blockchain. Crypto tokens can also be used as investments, to store value, or to make purchases. Cryptocurrencies are digital representations of value designed to facilitate transactions (making and receiving payments) using blockchain technology.

What was the first ICO & token?

Although there were cryptocurrencies that forked from Bitcoin and Ethereum previous to the 2017 ICO boom, the first recognized ICO and token was Mastercoin. Mastercoin was created by J.R. Willet and announced on January 2012 via Bitcoin Forum. He titled his whitepaper "The Second Bitcoin Whitepaper."

Are tokens a good investment?

As an investor, it is critical to look at the leadership teams, the steps taken by the companies to be regulatory compliant, and how they treat their customers. Tokens have fundamental value for investing. It is user growth represented by Metcalfe’s Law.

What are blockchain tokens?

Blockchain tokens include reward, utility, security, governance, and asset tokens. Crypto tokens are digital representations of interest in an asset or used to facilitate transactions on a blockchain. They are often confused with cryptocurrency because they are also tradeable and exchangeable.