There are so many ICO’s in the market today, and you might be at a loss to know which ones to invest in. Instead of doing hours of research, here’s an easy-peasy list of a few ICO’s that you could start with:

Previously known as InnVenn, Loci is a digital marketplace for intellectual property. Loci coins will be used to buy and sell patented intellectual property on its platform. You can also use the platform to research the uniqueness of your innovation or idea. The Loci project is backed by venture capital and is built on top the Ethereum blockchain. Loci will remove the long, expensive and complicated process of patenting an idea or innovation.

Loomia creates soft circuitry that can be integrated into textiles for heating, lighting, and data tracking applications. Loomia will allow users to store their data on a blockchain platform and then sell the data to market researchers. Loomia is highly innovative and believes that people have a right to their personal data, and should be able to benefit from this data. The Loomia technology, called the Loomia Electronic layer (LEL) aloows for collection of data such as “frequency/length of use, number of washes, and environmental conditions”. This data can then be transferred using NFC mobile technology.

Cypherium has a solid team from ex- google, amazon and microsoft professionals backing the development of the platform. Cypherium aims to solve issues of scalability that currently exist in the blockchain technology space. The platform operates on a hybrid PBFT/PoW that allows for faster transaction output without compromising on the decentralization of the platform. The Cypehrium platform allows for smart contract scripting and allows developers to build and test their apps within the Cypherium network. The platform has two layers of governance, one at the protocol level, and the other at the application level. The Cypherium team believes that the platform with help blockchain become more mainstream.

Telcoin is operating on a global remittance model. They aim to integrate their cryptocurrency with existing mobile network providers to revolutionize the mobile payment industry by “enabling easy conversion between telecom mobile money, prepaid credit and postpaid billing platforms.” Their business model includes distributing telcoins to mobile providers and have them distribute telcoins to their customers. These telcoins are ‘wallet agnostic’, meaning that they will function with any wallet regardless of its provider.

Coinmetro boasts experience in the field of forex trading that is now expanding to the crypto market. The coin metro platform will act as a comprehensive exchange where you can buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and connect with account managers that use smart contracts to help you manage your crypto portfolio. As they describe it, “ Think Mutual Fund meets ETF meets digital assets meets automated portfolio management”. Coin metro also plans to issue debit cards that will allow traders to withdraw cash from ATM’s based on their crypto wallet balance. They will also have a Tokenized Asset Management platform powered through ethereum based smart contracts. Using their ICO platform will allow for new ICO tokens to be liquid on their main exchange at the end of the ICO stage.

MinerOne is a mining company located in Sweden that operates on ethereum based smart contracts and has monthly payouts. Miner One mines Bitcoin, but pays its users in Ethereum. The payouts can be saved or sold as the client chooses. They describe themselves as “a cutting-edge, crowdfunded bitcoin mining operation built and managed by a team of data centre industry experts on behalf of the Miner One Community.” Miner One is located in a mining friendly country and employs all green technology to run their equipment.

Feelium is a cryptocurrency that has real world applications, and employs smart contracts to facilitate global trade. Additionally, the Feelium platform also provides an optional escrow account that allows transacting users to safeguard themselves while conducting a transaction. Feelium aims to be a decentralized, blockchain based global network, based on mutual benefits for users. Where other cryptocurrencies are choosing to operate in a niche sector, Feelium is a broad platform that can be used by anyone, for any purpose, small or big. The Feelium platform allows for scalability. The Feelium team wishes to “build a platform known for simplicity, security, cost-effectiveness, speed, and create a token that will be recognized as a stable means of payment and exchange”.

Shivom plans to be the largest hub of genomic data and will issue OMX tokens to users of the platform, so as to give them control of their data. Users can safely store their genomic information on the Shivom blockchain platform. Research companies can then request for this information on the platform, and users can decide if they wish to sell their data, and can even decide who to sell it to, and when. Additionally, users will be able to purchase customized healthcare apps based on their genomic data through the platform. Shivom wants to revolutionize the genomic healthcare industry through their platform.

Rentberry is a decentralized home rental platform. Rentberry already has an operational long-term home rental platform. The platform, built on blockchain technology of course, allows user to have a ‘seamless rental experience’. The Rentberry ICI is aimed at allowing crowdsourcing to help tenants unfreeze money otherwise locked in rental deposits. The Rentberry platform already has over 120K users currently, and has processed over 224K properties. All rental agreements will be built through smart contracts on the platform, which will act as a one-stop solution for all rental related activities including applications, rental agreements, property marketing, utility bills, and rental payments.

Hurify is a platform that wants to facilitate the development of the Internet of Things. The Hurify platform will act as a marketplace for connecting project owners with project managers and subcontractors, as well as hardware and software vendors within the IoT ecosystem. The hurify platform will create an ecosystem of talent matching and amrt contract based project management and e-commerce.