Here is some pertinent information on some of the trustworthy Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) that will hit the market in May 2017. Please do your own research before executing any trades.
HumanIQ
Timeline: Completed
Tagline:
Humaniq is a simple and secure 4th generation mobile bank. We are developing a completely new banking experience by dissolving all the barriers of archaic banks such as the need to come to a branch, doing endless paperwork, dealing with hard-to-use, buggy mobile apps, and protecting data with hard-to-remember, complex passwords.
We have created a safe, strong financial tool, specifically designed to be used by people who are undereducated or who don’t possess identification. Most of them live in emerging economies on less than two dollars a day. We believe we can change that.
My take:
I have a very small position in HumanIQ (60 tokens) but its ability to leverage the ethereum-blockchain makes it an intriguing play. If they are truly able to serve the huge number of unbanked people in the world, this will certainly take off when it hits trading platforms this May.
PeerPlays
Timeline: Ongoing - Nearly Complete
Tagline:
Peerplays introduces the next generation of sports betting - where anyone can become a bookie. There is are no central servers where betting takes place - but rather all bets and trades are made over the peer-to-peer network.
My take:
I participated in the Peerplays ICO because a provably fair betting system online is like printing money. I will be very surprised if this doesn't take off.
ZrCoin
Timeline: Upcoming - May 11th
Tagline:
ZrCoin is the world’s first investment-grade blockchain product. It is a derivative that leverages both cutting-edge financial and industrial technologies to manufacture and sell a highly in-demand product, synthetic zirconium dioxide (Synth. ZrO2), which is traded on the global market of refractories.
My take:
I haven't decided whether to participate in this ICO, but a commodity-based blockchain product seems very intriguing. I'll continue to do due diligence on this project.
VIVA
Timeline: Upcoming - May 1st
Tagline:
The VIVA project recognizes that an extremely inefficient and top-heavy financial system is playing a significant role in aggravating the inequalities inherent in our society.
My take:
VIVA is no stranger to steemit. Creating a basic income for those who need it is a worthy cause that VIVA has the knowhow to deliver. I will be a crown holder after the ICO and you should be too.
(images via CrowdfundInfo)