The world of cryptocurrencies is diverse, to say the least. There are blockchains cropping up for all sorts of use-cases, ranging from payment platforms and digital identity systems, to ambitious offerings such as decentralized operating systems, file storage, and voting systems.
Out of all blockchain aspects, platform-based cryptocurrencies tend to be met with the most enthusiasm from the community, as they often best illustrate the potential of the blockchain technology, having their own unique set of rules, and protocols which allow other technologies to be built on top of them. Platform-based offerings form the bulk of the largest cryptocurrencies, often because of the huge support they garner during their initial development phase. Five of the current top 10 platform cryptocurrencies have been launched via an ICO, demonstrating the power of the funding method, and the demand for blockchain platforms.