CoinDesk Research: ICO Sentiment Survey for Investors (OLD)

Introduction

This survey is intended to gather data on crowdsales, token sales or what is often referred to as "Initial Coin Offerings" or "ICOs", the new process by which entrepreneurs are using blockchain-related protocols to raise funds from VCs and retail investors.

Results will be analyzed and published in CoinDesk Research's "State of Blockchain" report on Coindesk.com and may appear in CoinDesk marketing material.

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* 1. Have you ever invested in any of the following? Please mark all that apply.

Bitcoin (BTC)

Ether (ETH)

Another blockchain-backed asset (like Augur - REP or ZCash - ZEC)

Equity crowdfunding (AngelList, CrowdFunder, CircleUp, etc.)

Non-equity crowdfunding (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe, etc.)

Commodities

Derivatives

I've never invested in any of the above

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* 2. How familiar are you with blockchain token sales?

Very familiar with blockchain token sales

Familiar with blockchain token sales

Somewhat familiar with blockchain token sales

Not familiar with blockchain token sales, but at least somewhat familiar with Bitcoin or concepts like cryptocurrency

Not familiar with blockchain token sales, and not familiar with Bitcoin or concepts like cryptocurrency

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* 3. Have you participated in a blockchain token sale? If so, what is your motivation?

Purchasing tokens in order to use the platform

Investing in projects for myself (as an individual investor)

Investing in projects for others (as a hedge fund, VC fund, financial advisor, etc.)

I have not considered participating in token sales

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How many blockchain token sales have you participated in?

None, and have never seriously considered it

None, but have considered it

One or more, and would consider participating again

One or more, and would not consider participating again

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* 5. If you’re yet to participate in a blockchain token sale, why have you held out?

Lack of attractive projects

Lack of attractive investment structures (but have seen attractive projects)

Lack of legal framework or guidance

Lack of information and third party research

Lack of faith in software and code auditing

I have participated in a token sale

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* 6. If yes, then why have you participated in a blockchain token sale?

Belief in the team

Attractive investment structure

Intriguing use of blockchain technology

Strong third party research

Impressive development roadmap

I have not participated in a token sale

Other (please specify)