Cryptocurrency Terms and Definitions

An ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is an initial token offering, a way of raising funds to launch a crypto project. In essence it is an analog of a public share offering, but in the world of blockchain.

An ICO tracker is a website or service that tracks and collects information about ICOs being launched, helping market participants keep an eye on new token offerings.

An asset is any value or property capable of bringing economic benefit in the future. In the context of cryptocurrencies, an asset refers to coins, tokens and the rights associated with them.

An altcoin is any cryptocurrency other than bitcoin. The term unites thousands of projects: from bitcoin forks to independent blockchains with their own technologies and use cases.

AML (Anti Money-Laundering) is a set of legal and technical measures designed to prevent the legalization of illegally obtained funds through cryptocurrency services and exchanges and to make the industry more transparent.