Author: jademckinley

Token launches have changed because the crypto market itself has grown up. A few years ago, many projects could raise attention with a whitepaper, a Telegram group, a countdown timer, and a promise-heavy roadmap. That approach no longer carries the same weight. Modern crypto users ask harder questions. Exchanges review projects more carefully. Regulators watch token sales with sharper attention. Communities expect proof before belief. The shift is visible in the fundraising market too. CryptoRank data reported only a small number of completed ICOs in 2026 so far, with several trading below their offering price, showing how selective the market…