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A mainnet launch is a defining time for any crypto token. Last summer,  the trendiest ICOs existed only only on paper, with years of work ahead of them. Since then, the bubbles have stop bursting, the pot has cooled down, and we're finally getting a chance to see what's been cooking.
Taking a scroll down coinmarketcap is like going down a science-fiction rabbit-hole. On the near end are the projects solving with prosaic problems like banking or smart fridges. Peer a little further, past the bottom fifty, and some of the new projects look like something from Blade Runner.
A Gibraltar crypto hub is the dream behind the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) which looks to create a secure and regulated platform for digital securities and utility tokens. However, with strong competition from Bermuda and Malta, a safe harbor for crypto in Gibraltar may end up on the rocks.
A crypto incubator or accelerator can act as a form of guarantee for investors interested in a safe ICO. As the number of programs increases at a faster rate, not only can they be a big opportunity for ICO projects in need of crucial support, they can also protect the community from scams.
The Islamic world is moving to embrace cryptocurrency. Although digital coins still remain a controversial topic, one London-based mosque has said it will now accept donations in cryptocurrency for the Zakar donations. Funds raised will go toward essential repairs and support for the local community.
Crypto branding is becoming more sophisticated all the time - and finding a project name that can be directly applied to a ticker symbol is trending. 16 of the top 100 cryptos have the same name as their symbol - versus just one of the Dow Jones Top 30. The latest to rebrand - Qlink is now QLC Chain.
How do you spot a shill? While the rest of the blockchain community innovates, creates, and changes, the shill plays the same old game - they encourage others to join in, and help prevent them from leaving. Whether it's FOMO or FUD, there's usually a shill behind the crypto rumors.
