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Crypto 2017

2017 is widely considered as the year of the crypto boom as it was a pivotal year marked by significant events and trends that shaped the industry’s trajectory.
1
Bitcoin’s Price Surge
Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed from around $1,000 in January to nearly $20,000 in December, drawing mainstream attention to cryptocurrencies.
2
ICO Frenzy:
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) became wildly popular as a way for blockchain startups to raise funds. Projects like Ethereum & Stellar had demonstrated the potential for tokens, leading to an explosion of ICOs in 2017.
3
Ethereum’s Rise
Ethereum’s blockchain became the foundation for most ICOs, increasing its prominence and driving Ether (ETH) prices to over $1,400 by early 2018.
4
Mainstream Awareness
Cryptocurrencies gained widespread media coverage, bringing both enthusiasts and skeptics into the conversation.
ICO - Initial Coin Offering
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The Crypto ICO Boom

The 2017 crypto ICO boom was nothing short of electric—a modern-day gold rush where ambitious projects and eager investors collided in a frenzy of blockchain innovation. Fueled by Ethereum’s smart contract technology, Initial Coin Offerings raised billions virtually overnight, with tokens like EOS and Tezos becoming household names in the crypto world.
It was a year of dreams, speculation, and unprecedented growth, as Bitcoin soared to nearly $20,000, and the promise of decentralized disruption captivated the globe. However, beneath the glitter lay risks, scams, and the seeds of a market crash that would follow.
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EOS

$4.2Bn

Aimed to provide a scalable, user-friendly blockchain platform for dApps with no transaction fees.
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Tezos

$232m

A blockchain built for self-governance, allowing token holders to vote on protocol upgrades without hard forks.
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$SNT
2017
Filecoin

$257m

A decentralized storage network where users rent out unused storage space, incentivized by cryptocurrency rewards.
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Status

$100m

A mobile Ethereum OS for interacting with dApps and smart contracts on-the-go.
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2017
Bancor

$153m

A protocol enabling seamless on-chain liquidity for token exchanges using a reserve system.
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2017
0x

$24m

A decentralized exchange protocol for ERC-20 tokens, enabling trustless trading.
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2017
Golem

$8.6m

Aimed to provide a scalable, user-friendly blockchain platform for dApps with no transaction fees.
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TenX

$80m

Aimed to provide a scalable, user-friendly blockchain platform for dApps with no transaction fees.
The biggest ICO Headlines of 2017

How Initial Coin Offerings Fueled A $100 Billion Crypto Bubble

This article explored the unregulated nature of ICOs and their appeal to early investors during the cryptocurrency craze.
Jul 10, 2017

China bans initial coin offerings calling them 'illegal fundraising'

This headline highlighted the shockwave created when China outlawed ICOs, influencing global crypto markets.
Sep 05, 2017

$257 Million: Filecoin Breaks All-Time Record for ICO Funding

Filecoin’s ICO used a unique decentralized storage pitch and regulatory compliance to achieve success
Sep 05, 2017

DEX - Decentralized Exchange

Top DEX’s of 2017

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Binance
Launched: 2017

1.4m

Transactions per second capability.
Binance’s aggressive approach to token listings and its BNB token, which offered fee discounts, cemented its position during the ICO boom.
Coinbase
Launched: 2012

13m

Users by 2017
Coinbase was the gateway for most new crypto investors in the US, with its seamless fiat-to-crypto functionality and strong focus on major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Kraken
Launched: 2011

$17Bn

BTC trading volume in 2017
Kraken’s focus on security and its reputation as one of the earliest exchanges provided a stable option amidst the ICO frenzy.
Bitrex
Launched: 2014

500k

Active traders in 2017
Its strict listing standards and robust security measures appealed to a wide range of traders.
Shilling - promoting cryptocurrencies through advertising

XLM Shilling

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