What Are the Key Differences between an ICO and a Traditional IPO?

An ICO (Initial Coin Offering) involves the sale of crypto tokens to raise capital, often with less regulatory oversight and lower barrier to entry. An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is the first sale of stock by a private company to the public, which is heavily regulated and requires extensive disclosures and underwriting.

IPOs grant equity ownership in the company, while ICOs typically grant utility or security tokens with varying rights.