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How Does an ICO Differ from a Traditional Initial Public Offering (IPO)?

An ICO differs from an IPO in several key ways. IPOs involve selling shares of a company, granting ownership, whereas ICOs sell tokens, which may or may not represent ownership.

IPOs are heavily regulated and require extensive legal and financial disclosures. ICOs, historically, have been less regulated, making them more accessible for startups but riskier for investors.

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