Too Long; Didn't Read
The ICO fundraising mechanism became one of the most popular topics of 2017. New blockchain tech and cryptocurrencies allowed startups all over the world to access capital which was practically impossible for them before. Token sales became an even more effective tool than going to VCs (startups raised more money via ICOs). However, this fairytale could not last forever, and the hangover came soon enough as more and more ICO projects started failing.