Initial Coin Offerings

ArXiv ID: ssrn-3166709 “View on arXiv”

Authors: Unknown

Abstract

This paper examines the market for initial coin offerings (ICOs). ICOs are smart contracts based on blockchain technology that are designed for entrepreneurs to

Keywords: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Smart Contracts, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Assets

Complexity vs Empirical Score

• Math Complexity: 2.0/10
• Empirical Rigor: 3.0/10
• Quadrant: Philosophers
• Why: The paper appears to be an empirical study of a new financial market (ICOs) using observational data, which typically involves descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and event studies rather than advanced mathematical derivations. While it uses real-world data, the focus is on market analysis and implications rather than backtest-ready algorithmic trading code or rigorous performance metrics.

  flowchart TD
    A["Research Goal<br>Examine the ICO Market<br>via Blockchain Smart Contracts"] --> B["Methodology: Data Collection<br>Token Attributes, Issuer Info, Market Data"]
    B --> C["Methodology: Market Analysis<br>Price, Liquidity, Returns"]
    C --> D["Computational Process<br>Statistical Analysis of<br>Token Economics & Issuance"]
    D --> E{"Key Findings & Outcomes"}
    E --> F["ICOs as Efficient<br>Entrepreneurial Finance Tools"]
    E --> G["Token Price Determinants<br>Identified"]
    E --> H["Blockchain Transparency<br>Enhances Market Trust"]