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ICO
ICO
ICO
ICO
IDO
IDO
IDO
IDO
IEO
IEO
IEO
IEO
Reliability for investors
Low
Moderate
High
Nature of listing platforms
Centralized
Decentralized
Centralized
Accessibility for investors
Need in registering on a specific platform and open a wallet there
Need to have a wallet compatible with a specific DEX only
Need in registering on a specific platform and open a wallet there
Budget
Moderate
Low
May be too high, due to IEO launchpads' fees
Platform Name
Security Features
Supported Countries
Notable Projects
Fees
User Interface
Additional Services
Binance
Advanced security protocols, 2FA, SAFU Fund
180+
Axie Infinity (AXS), Polygon (MATIC)
Competitive, varies by project
User-friendly, intuitive
Extensive marketing support, advisory, technical assistance
KuCoin
Multi-layered security, 2FA, risk control
200+
LUKSO (LYX), SUI, Cryowar
Lower fees, varies by project
Simple and accessible
Marketing exposure, crowdfunding, industry influence
AscendEX
Defense-in-depth security, KYC & AML compliance
100+
Virtua Kolect (TVK), WOO Network (WOO)
Moderate, varies by project
Clean and straightforward
Marketing support, strategic guidance, technical assistance
CoinList
Robust security, KYC/AML compliance, bot protection
40+
Subsquid, zkLink, Nibiru
1% - 5% on raised funds
Clear and efficient
Marketing, community building, regulatory support
OKX Jumpstart
Comprehensive security infrastructure, 2FA
100+
ZK - Polyhedra Network, Meson Network (MSN)
Varies by project
Advanced, customizable
Marketing, liquidity support, staking rewards
Gate.io
100% Proof of Reserves, Gate SAFU Fund
190+
Nosana, Metis
Low fees, varies by project
User-friendly, customizable
Extensive marketing, ecosystem integration, educational resources
Bybit
Multi-layer security, KYC required
100+
ApeX, TARS Protocol
Competitive, varies by project
Modern, easy to navigate
Marketing support, VIP services, lottery system
MEXC
Multi-tier, multi-cluster system architecture
170+
Nosana, WOO Network
Moderate, varies by project
User-friendly, multilingual
High liquidity, advanced transaction matching technology
Bitget
Robust trading technology, KYC required
60+
Bitget Wallet (BWB)
Competitive, varies by project
User-friendly, intuitive
Staking opportunities, exclusive airdrops
WhiteBIT
96% assets in cold wallets, FATF compliance
170+
WhiteBIT Token (WBT)
Varies by project
User-friendly, secure
Strong project evaluation, multi-language support
Exchange name
Security features
Supported cryptocurrencies
Fees
User interface
Custo-
mer sup-port
Notable features
Binance
2FA, KYC, AML,  and unusual activity triggers suspending withdrawals for a minimum of 24-48 hours 
500+
0.10% spot-trading fees, 4.5% debit card purchases
a lot of tools for education (both for investors and Web3 projects), rich visualization tools, analytics, built-in crypto wallet, personalized newsfeed, and background notifications
24/7 via live chat
advanced charting features, multiple order types (e.g., limit, market, stop-limit, and OCO orders), the Binance NFT Marketplace, and trading bots
Coinbase
2FA (with security key support), password protection, multi-approval withdrawals in Coinbase Vault
240+
$10 or less – $0.99

more than $10, and less than or equal to $25 – $1.49

more than $25, and less than or equal to $50 – $1.99

more than $50, and less than or equal to $200 – $2.99
advanced order types, top-notch trading tools (TradingView charts and Bollinger Bands), derivatives trading, and background notifications
cryptocurrency whitelists, the ERC-4337 Smart Wallet, dApps integration, NFTs support, multiple storage options (in cold and in hot wallets)  
Kraken
2FA, GSL, customizable API key permissions, email confirmations, configurable account timeout 
200+
the spot maker fees are 0.02-0.25%, the spot taker fees are 0.1-0.4%
order books, trading charts, order matching algorithms, background notifications, a dashboard with integrated spot, margin trading, staking, and portfolio management features
NFT Marketplace, margin trading with up to 10x leverage, copy trading, APIs, and savings Account
KuCoin
2FA, KYC,  Identity Verification 
700+
from 0.005% to 0.1%
order books, trading charts, functionality to stake and lend crypto to earn rewards, basic trading options, as well as futures and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading 
API management, subaccounts, CVS files with information about price fluctuations of purchased tokens, KCS tokens
OKX
2FA, 3-level KYC, semi-offline multi-signatures, secure private key storage
310+
for regular users, it is 0.06-0.08% for maker and 0.08-0.1% for taker
market watch, portfolio summary, order execution panel, price charts, as well as spot, futures, and margin trading
order limitations, derivatives availability, dApps integration, as well as P2P andspot trading
Event
Date
Place
LA Fintech Mix Mingle Network
Oct 3, 2024 
Bike Shed Moto Co, Los Angeles
Merge Madrid
Oct 8-10, 2024
Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid
Zebu Live
Oct 10-11, 2024
Woolwich Works, London
Crypto Fest: Explore Cryptopia
Oct 10-12, 2024
DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Blockchain Life
Oct 22-23, 2024
Festival Arena, Dubai
Blockchain Africa Conference
Oct 22-23, 2024
CSIR International Convention Centre, Tshwane
Blockchain & AI Expo
Oct 31, 2024
Virtual conference
Crypto EXPO Milan
Nov 21-23, 2024
via Mecenate 88, 20138 Milano
Australian Crypto Convention
Nov 23-24, 2024
The International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney
Crypto and Digital Assets Summit Asia
Dec 5, 2024
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
WAGMI
Jan 21-24, 2025
James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, Florida
Crypto Expo Europe
Mar 2-3, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest
7th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2025
Apr 4, 2025
UCL, London
Paris Blockchain Week
Apr 8-10, 2025
Le Carrouseldu Louvre, Paris
Next Block Expo
May 19-20, 2025
Multikino - Złote Tarasy, Złota 59, 00-120 Warszawa
Crypto venture capital firm
Founded in
Main directions of investing
The most prominent projects
Coinbase Ventures
2018
Blockchain-based and other Web3 solutions
Zapper, Ox, Alchemy
Andreessen Horowitz
2009
AI, CLF, American Dynamism, Crypto, Bio/Health, Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Infra
Coinbase
Pantera Capital
2013
Blockchain-based solutions
BitClout, DoDo, Helika
Boost VC
2012
Space, Bio/Health, Climate, Robotics, Crypto, AI, and VR/AR startups
Bitcoin, Abyiss
Framework Ventures
2019
Token-based solutions
Hubble Exchange, SZNS, Civitas
Blockchain Capital
2013
Decentralized Infra, DeFi, and CeFi solutions
Bitwise, Aave, OpenSea
ConsenSys Ventures
2015
Blockchain and Web3 solutions
Tenta, Coinhouse
Dragonfly Capital
2018
Crypto startups
Debank, Cosmos, Aurora
Sequoia Capital
1972
AI/ML, Climate TechConsumer, Crypto, Enterprise, FinTech, and Healthcare solutions
Filecoin, Faraway Games
Multicoin Capital
2017
Crypto, token, and blockchain solutions
Alethea AI, Grape Network, Blackbird
Polychain Capital
2016
Blockchain and crypto projects
Acala, Celo, Cozy Finance
Fenbushi Capital
2015
Blockchain-based projects
Amber, ChainSafe, Definity
AU21 Capital
2017
Blockchain-based projects
Synthetix, Polkadot
NGC Ventures
2017
NextGen decentralized solutions
Aura Network, Fluidity, Soul Wallet
Circle Ventures
2013
Web3.0, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and HR-Tech
Ottr Finance, WalletConnect
Game Influencer
Platforms
Audience
Type of Content
PewDiePie
YouTube
111 million
Let's Plays
Ninja
Twitch and YouTube
19.1 million
Let's Plays and Walkthroughs
Pokimane
Twitch and YouTube
9.3 million
ASMR, Let’s Plays, and Walkthroughs 
Dr DisRespect
Twitch and YouTube
4.61 million
Walkthroughs and Let’s Plays
Shroud
Twitch and YouTube
11 million
Walkthroughs and Let’s Plays
Markiplier
YouTube
37 million
Let's Plays
Jacksepticeye
YouTube
30.7 million
Let's Plays and Walkthroughs
DanTDM
YouTube
28.9 million
Walkthroughs
Sykkuno
YouTube
2.8 million
Let's Plays
Valkyrae
Twitch and YouTube
4.1 million
Let's Plays
Alex Becker
YouTube
1.4 million
Let's Plays and Overviews
Kieran Warwick
X and Instagram
50.2 thousand
Let's Plays and Overviews
Brycent
Twitch and YouTube 
63.3 thousand
Let's Plays and Overviews
Number
Platform
Blockchain
Fee
Types of NFTs available
1.
OpenSea
Ethereum, Polygon, Klaytn Blockchain, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Optimism, and Solana
2.5%
Art, music, collectibles, virtual lands, sports assets, domain names, and utility NFTs 
2.
Rarible
Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Immutable X, and Flow
1%
Art-based NFTs only
3.
Binance NFT
BNB Chain and Ethereum
1%
Art, collectible, finance, gaming, music, real-world asset, and logistics NFTs
4.
SuperRare
Ethereum
3%
Rare, with a high external market value
5.
Nifty Gateway
Ethereum
5%
With a high external market value
6.
Foundation
Ethereum
5%
Images, videos, and 3D artwork
7.
KnowOrigin
Ethereum
15% of the primary sale and 2.5% of secondary sales
Art-based NFTs only
8.
Mintable
Ethereum and Immutable X
2.5% or 5% (the 2nd option is valid for gasless transactions)
Collectibles, artworks, unstoppable domains, game items, digital assets, membership tokens, and media files
  • Jacob Bury
  • Michael Wrubel
  • Crypto Banter
  • Crypto ZEUS
  • Crypto Kirby
  • Crypto Zombie
  • The Moon
  • Crypto Jebb
  • Ivan on Tech
  • Altcoin Daily
  • 99Bitcoins
  • Benjamin Cowen
  • Sheldon Evans
  • Kitco News
  • Coin Bureau
  • Lark Davis
  • EllioTrades
  • The Chart Guys
  • Brian Jung
  • Boxmining
  • CryptoWendyO