Investors wishing to launch their cryptos can execute it via an ICO (Initial Coin Offering). Presently, there's little or no government regulation on investing in cryptocurrency ICOs. 

Any entrepreneur can launch or venture into Cryptocurrency ICO, provided the person has the needed technology. However, it is worth noting that since an ICO is not equivalent to a registered managed investment, it can be susceptible to scams. Someone can design work to make you think he has a great idea and then absconds with your funds.

To help you navigate, this article provides the best upcoming ICOs and IDOs for Q4 2021. Read on to get acquainted with new cryptocurrency projects before pre-sales or crowd sales.

What are Cryptocurrency ICOs?

ICOs are a common fundraising measure used by startups or small firms aiming to provide services or products. It's mostly related to the crypto and blockchain industry. 

It's the crypto space's equivalent to an IPO (Initial Public Offering). Cryptocurrency ICO is when a firm wants to raise funds to set up a new app, coin, or service. The firm launches an ICO as a means to raise money.

Unlike an IPO, investing in a cryptocurrency ICO won't grant you the company's ownership. You're just hoping that the present money you put will later rise in worth and make profits.

An ICO is similar to stocks, but it often has utility for the offered products and software services. ICOs are mostly unregulated and risky; thus, you must be cautious.

What's the Difference Between an ICO and an IDO?

IDO means an Initial Dex Offering. It's a token crowdfunding sale on decentralized exchange (DeXes) platforms instead of the crypto exchange or the centralized fundraising network.

The earliest and most prominent IDOs were created on the popular Ethereum blockchain. With it, projects related to crypto can launch any token’s public debut on the DEX.

DEX offerings have drifted excessively over the years. It's now a successor to ICOs and IEOs since it wants to raise funds while bootstrapping a project. The major difference between ICOs and IDO is that DEX offers quick trading, lower listing fees that don't restrict users, and frictionless liquidity. 

An IDO is more open and transparent. It's a better means to launch crypto projects than a pre-mined Initial Coin method. The ICO methods have often rewarded founders with over-sufficient community distribution. Meanwhile, IDOs often have a shallow market cap after the public listing. 

Another main difference between ICOs and IDOs is the number of funds raised. According to Cointelegraph, "No one sees a 10-figure IDO matching Block. One's $4 billion ICO or Telegram's $1.7 billion can be raised anytime soon."

What's the Difference Between a Private Sale and a Public Sale?

In private sales, the offers made are private. A private sale is an unadvertised selling of financial products, services, or financial assets. It isn't open to the public. 

It's a sale negotiated between a seller and a buyer directly and discreetly. In particular, in private sale brokers, public notices and agents are absent. 

On the other hand, a public sale is the selling of properties, services, or products to the public. It's made open to the general public. It can mean a publicly held sale where products are sold to the highest bidder.

How do I get involved in an ICO or IDO?

How to Get Involved in ICOs

1) Register with any Crypto Exchange

You need cryptos before participating in ICOs. You can get Ethereum or Bitcoin. You can't join ICOs with fiat currency. 

2) Exchange Your Fiat for Crypto

After registering on the exchange and ensuring that the funds from your bank have entered your crypto exchange account, you can now exchange your USD or EUR for the crypto you wish to purchase. The following steps should guide you with this process:

• Transfer the Coins from the Crypto Exchange to your controlled Blockchain Wallet 

• Create your Wallet

Nowadays, many token sales occur on the Ether network. Thus, you'd need an Ether wallet to join in the token sale.

Note: Not all wallets are fitted for ICOs. MetaMask and MyEhterWallet are the most widely known Ethereum wallets. 

• Purchase ICO Tokens

The next step is to buy the ICO tokens. Make sure to read the ICO and Token Purchase terms and agreement before buying it.

• Secure your Tokens

After receiving your tokens either in MetaMask or MyEtherWallet address, take the time to transfer the tokens to a more secure wallet. Note that you will need an additional ETH in your wallets for transferring your funds from one wallet to another.

How to Get Involved in IDOs

Getting involved in an IDO involves two major components: lottery luck and pre-purchasing launchpad tokens.

1) Get whitelisted on IDO Launchpads

The main DeXes offering launchpads on blockchains like Ether, BSC (Binance Smart Chain), Solana, Cardano, and Polkadot have many features in common. The features start with whitelists.

2) IDOs aim to reduce the number of buyers and the number of the launching token a user can buy. 

Thus, to gain a spot in whitelists, you need to hold a launchpad’s native token minimum number, with bigger holdings getting more entries. Mostly, users can win just once. 

3) In another vein, some launchpads mostly help non-token holders to enter the whitelist lottery via staking tokens to enhance liquidity.

4) Complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process and connect to the Web 3.0 wallet.

Whitelisting has KYC checks. Buyers require a web 3.0 wallet. It's important to note that many IDOs have specific laws that don't allow investors from US residents or any other banned countries, such as Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Iraq, Cuba, or North Korea.

Can Launchpads Help Me Know About New Cryptos Before Others?

Crypto launchpads have gained momentum nowadays. They introduce the market to the early stage of crypto projects and help interested investors engage in their presales. 

Significantly, launchpads come with a vetting procedure to avoid scams. With launchpads, you can safely invest with no worries about your funds. The most popular crypto launchpads in 2021 include; Binance Launchpads, Red Kite, TrustSwap, Polkastarter, Unicrypt, and DuckDAO.

Generally, launchpads can help you look into new investment opportunities or new cryptos before the majority of the market. Investors can find the best crypto startups and investment opportunities on launchpads.

What are Some of the Most Anticipated Upcoming Cryptocurrency IDOs for December 2021?

1) MetaVPad

MetaVPad aims to establish not only the pillars of the Metaverse, but also support the most ambitious Metaverse projects from the ideation to eventual launch. It runs on BSC with a pioneering METAV token.

‍Website: METAVPAD Official Website

Twitter (140k): @MetaVPad

Telegram (74k): @metavpadann

Token: $METAV

Chain: BSC

Price: TBA

Launchpad(s): BSCPAD, TronPad, KCCPad, GameZone, NFTLaunch, VelasPad, ADAPad, ETHPad
IDO Date: 10th December

DEXs: TBA

TGE: TBA

Guide: Official Website

2) MaticPad

MaticPad is the first fully autonomous cross-chain fundraising platform of its kind, enabling individuals to mint tokens, build custom smart contracts, and perform listing and deployment all from one dashboard. It is based on Polygon with a MATPAD token.

Website: MaticPad Official Website

Twitter (17k): @MaticPad

Telegram (45k): @MaticPad

Token: $MATPAD

Chain: Polygon, Ethereum, BSC

Price: $0.03

Launchpad(s): MaticPad
IDO Date: 10th December

DEXs: Quickswap

TGE: Q2 2021

Guide: Introducing MaticPad LP Staking Program on Quickswap

3) BBS

BBSCoin is a cryptocurrency project aiming to decentralise forums on the web. It works like a Reddit forum with moderators, designed to run on any website. Anyone can create a BBS, on any subject, and run it on their own domain.

Website: BBS Official Website

Twitter (17k): @BBSNetworkIO

Telegram: NA

Token: $BBS

Chain: Tron

Price: $0.03

Launchpad(s): NA
IDO Date: 10th December

DEXs: Discuz!, GNUBoard, MyBB, PHPWind, 

TGE: NA

Guide: How Can I Earn With BBS?

4) GOInfluencer

GOinfluencer is set to become the crypto influencer hub that's still missing in the market. It features an AI-powered search which goes through all social media platforms to help small and medium-sized businesses with influencer marketing efforts. Its token, GOIN, will be used to access features and to provide liquidity and yield farming.

Website: GOInfluencer Official Website

Twitter (12k): @GO_Influencer

Telegram (2k): @GOInfluencer_Official

Token: $GOIN

Chain: BSC

Price: TBA

Launchpad(s): RocketX, Black Dragon, Synapse Network

IDO Date: Mid-December

DEXs: Discuz!, GNUBoard, MyBB, PHPWind

TGE: TBA

Guide: $GOIN Guide

5) PathDAO

PathDAO is a community-first, decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) that creates value for investors and players in the growing blockchain metaverse. It will run on Ethereum with a PATH token. 

Website: PathDAO Official Website

Twitter (25k): @PathDAO

Telegram (2k): @pathdaoofficial

Token: $PATH

Chain: Ethereum, DAO

Price: TBA

Launchpad(s): RocketX, Black Dragon, Synapse Network

IDO Date: 4th December, 10:00 EST

DEXs: ParaSwap, Uniswap

TGE: TBA

Guide: PathDAO Token Release Schedule

6) Blockasset

Blockasset is an athlete-verified NFT platform and ecosystem, connecting fans to their favourite athletes like never before. Harnessing the power of exclusive athlete content, real-world NFT utility and community governance, Blockasset aims to be the go-to platform for athletes and sports fans alike. It runs on Solana with a BLOCK token.

Website: Blockasset Official Website

Twitter (54k): @Blockassetco

Telegram (21k): @blockassetofficial

Token: $BLOCK

Chain: Solana

Price: TBA

Launchpad(s): DAO Maker, Solanium

IDO Date: 7th December

DEXs: TBA

TGE: TBA

Guide: Blockasset Token Sale: Everything You Need to Know

7) TrustNFT

With TrustNFT, users can use their own or borrowed NFT as a collateral to apply for a loan all around the globe. TrustNFT’s technological solutions combine DeFi with NFTs to unlock the potential of NFTs becoming practical financial instruments. It runs on BSC with a TRUSTNFT token.

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Website: TrustNFT Official Website

Twitter (10.5k): @TrustNFT

Telegram (21k): @NFTTrust

Token: $TRUSTNFT

Chain: BSC

Price: TBA

Launchpad(s): Rarible, OpenSea

IDO Date: 1st Dec

DEXs: Pancakeswap, BSCScan, Arken

TGE: TBA

Guide: TrustNFT Solution Overview

8) eEat

eEat is the world's first crypto designed for the hospitality industry. It aims to be the preferred cryptocurrency token for payments in the hospitality industry delivering innovative rewards and benefits for token holders, consumers and business owners. It’s a crypto asset on BSC with an eEat token. 

Website: eEat Official Website

Twitter (69): @eEatFinance

Telegram (322): @eEatFinance

Token: $EEAT

Chain: BSC

Price: TBA

Launchpad(s): TBA

IDO Date: 1st Dec

DEXs: Pancakeswap, BSCScan, Arken

TGE: TBA

Guide: eEat Finance Litepaper