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Analyzing Token Sale Models

Note: I mention the names of various projects below only to compare and contrast their token sale mechanisms; this should NOT be taken as an endorsement or criticism of any specific project as a whole. It's entirely possible for any given project to be total trash as a whole and yet still have an awesome token sale model. The last few months have seen an increasing amount of innovation in token sale models. Two years ago, the space was simple: there were capped sales, which sold a fixed number of

A Note On Charity Through Marginal Price Discrimination

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog Updated 2018-07-28. See end note. The following is an interesting idea that I had two years ago that I personally believe has promise and could be easily implemented in the context of a blockchain ecosystem, though if desired it could certainly also be implemented with more traditional technologies (blockchains would help get the scheme network effects by putting the core logic on a more neutral platform). Suppose that you are a restaurant selling sandwiches, and you ordinarily sell sandwiches for $7.50. Why did

Why Press Releases are Still an Effective Way to Market Your Business

Even in the Age of Social Media, Press Releases are still an important tool for businesses of all sizes to grow their brand awareness, improve media relations, and to build consumer confidence, and should continued to be used to announce new products or services, promote events, or share other newsworthy information about the company. Key benefits of using press releases to grow your business: Increase brand awareness: Press releases help you reach outside your Social Media subscriber base to a wider audience and introduce your brand to new potential customers.