Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Book Chapter Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Initial coin offerings as a form of alternative financing for start-ups: A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis Description An account of the resource This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of initial coin offerings ICOs as a form of alternative financing for start-ups. Through a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis, the study explores the current understanding of ICOs, the potential uses of fractional ownership of digital assets, and the opportunities and challenges associated with this form of fundraising. The study also highlights the importance of study, which provided the first comprehensive explanation of ICOs and their characteristics. The findings of the research suggest that ICOs have the potential to revolutionize the way start-ups raise funds, but they also present significant challenges and risks. The study encourages further research to continue exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by ICOs, as well as the potential impact of regulatory and legal frameworks on the ICO market. Overall, this chapter provides valuable insights into the complex and evolving topic of ICOs and their implications for start-ups, investors, and the broader economy. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baranidharan S. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Rise of Blockchain Applications in Customer Experience, pp. 130-162. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7649-9.ch007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7649-9.ch007</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85179636323&amp;doi=10.4018%2F978-1-6684-7649-9.ch007&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=ecf2c3834c37fb08dcacc3ad0f89c589" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85179636323&amp;doi=10.4018%2f978-1-6684-7649-9.ch007&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=ecf2c3834c37fb08dcacc3ad0f89c589</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-166847651-2; 978-166847649-9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Baranidharan S., School of Business and Management, Christ University, India