@cathylongman
The ICO era (2017-2018) involved crowdfunding via token sales, often unregulated, with high risks and scams, raising billions for projects like Ethereum. Today, token issuance has shifted to Security Token Offerings (STOs) and Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs), emphasizing regulatory compliance, utility tokens, and decentralized platforms like Uniswap. ICOs were speculative booms; current methods prioritize security and decentralization.