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Andy Bromberg

09/15/18

@ Y Combinator

We're still in the early days of crypto and tokens, and any predictions made now have a low chance of being accurate due to the rapid evolution of the ecosystem.

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A Conversation About Crypto-currencies and ICOs with Andy Bromberg

@ Y Combinator

A Conversation About Crypto-currencies and ICOs with Andy Bromberg

09/15/18

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Investors struggle to conduct due diligence in the ICO space due to a lack of established norms and data on token success rates, making it difficult to assess which tokens are viable.

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After a global market crash, the best time to attract early supporters for a token is when they believe in the product despite negative conditions.

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Andy Bromberg

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@ Y Combinator

The YC process for evaluating startups provides valuable data on success signals, but such a framework does not currently exist for ICO tokens, leading to aggressive investment mentalities.

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Andy Bromberg

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The ICO market has not yet established effective mechanisms for stabilizing token prices immediately after launch, which could lead to volatility.

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Andy Bromberg

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In the future, I expect a relatively small number of blockchains but a high number of tokens, as many token networks allow for other tokens to be issued on top of them.

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Andy Bromberg

09/15/18

@ Y Combinator

Unlike penny stocks, many ICO tokens lack a concrete basis for their value, making it challenging for investors to understand what they represent.