In case anybody missed it, our highly experienced Executive Director, Consulting & Strategy, Johnny Geralt took over our Reddit AMA chat for an exclusive Q&A with our valued community. We’ve gathered for you in this article a summary of the lively discussion.

Johnny on some of the criteria involved in taking on a prospective ICO client

“We have an internal vetting process. Moreover, if the project is viable, we can help build your whitepaper and connect you with some really good advisors. Let’s not let budget get in the way of reviewing projects i.e. there is no minimum until we scope the project further.”

In response to one user asking about how ICO consulting services contribute to the value of the TIO, Johnny explained:

“On ICO practice as a whole, we are on the verge of doing some big things in the blockchain industry by providing the necessary platform for blockchain projects to succeed; especially, if they are contributing something extraordinary to the blockchain community.”

CEO Jim Preissler also commented, “Part of the benefits we receive from the ICO consulting goes directly to the Liquidity Pool. Things where the pool could benefit are listings with airdrops, trading contests, bringing the investors in that ICO on board to the exchange, etc. Additionally, when we receive tokens to be advisors on ICOs, a portion of those go to the pool as well. There is a direct correlation to this business benefiting the Liquidity Pool and TIO community.”

Johnny on some of the consulting services that are being offered

“Planning, Strategy, Security, Design Recruitment of Advisors, Community Management, Smart Contract, Token Creation, Security Audit, White Paper Creation/Review, Exchange, Listing Assistance, Marketing Consulting.”

Johnny also commented on some exciting other news…

“Soon, we will also be launching our Angel Investor Program — unique in the industry! Those projects we move forward with, will have exposure to some of the world’s renown Private Equity and Venture Capital firms. Our firm’s reputation within the marketplace is a key component of our success.”

Johnny on the status of some current projects

“Currently, from an industry perspective, many ICO Consulting firms are still very unorganized with very little resources behind them. This is still the case, so trade.io is changing the face of this business by taking action and evaluating new projects like investment banks and PE/VC firms do.

“There are over two dozen projects in queue that are currently going through our industry-leading vetting and due diligence standards before being officially onboard. As part of our vetting and due diligence process we have had to decline a few projects. There could be several reasons for this such as the project not being viable from a technology perspective, regulatory perspective/implication, funding, or products/services which we felt would be irresponsible (such as scams or illicit products/services).”

Johnny on some of trade.io’s competitive advantages

“Many of our blockchain projects will include incentives for participants of the ICOs we consult for utilizing our TIO. Examples consist of, using TIO to purchase other ICO tokens at a discount or bonus; access to premium services by holding or purchasing TIO; contributing a portion of airdrops and other ICO initiatives to the Liquidity Pool. All of this increases the demand and the utility of TIO use.”

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