Iconiq Lab joins 16 firms to launch Project Transparency

From: Iconiq Lab
Published: Tue Oct 03 2017


Today, Iconiq Lab, a global initial coin offer and token-sale ("ICO") accelerator program, is announcing its participation in Project Transparency, a crypto market voluntary disclosure standard which aims to bring self-governance and greater transparency for crypto investors and the community.

"Transparency is key for investors, and it is clearly lacking in the crypto markets. We are ecstatic to be a part of the founding team of Project Transparency. Through the collective efforts of this consortium, we hope to bring about enhanced accountability and improved governance in the blockchain and crypto markets, attracting new investors who may have been previously skeptical to the space," said Patrick Lowry, CEO and co-founder of Iconiq Lab.

The goal of Project Transparency is to create a self-regulated, industry-led movement toward greater transparency and accountability within the Blockchain sector for investors and the community.

•16 pre and post ICO projects, accelerators, professional services & hedge fund in the blockchain and the cryptocurrency industry unite to launch this self-regulated initiative

•Project Transparency represents > $650M USD in market capitalization

•Aim is to improve regulatory procedures and disclosure within the digital currency sector

•Ambition for industry-wide adoption of Project Transparency for clearer disclosures

Iconiq Lab joins a number of ethical, industry leading digital asset industry players including Santiment, Aragon, Cofound.it, District0x, Encrypgen, Etherisc, Hcash, Iconomi, Indorse, Lykke, Dappbase, GATCOIN, Virgil Capital, Musiconomi and Maecenas to present the long term ambition of providing potential investors and the community with greater transparency and accountability for funds raised as the ICO space sees greater regulatory scrutiny in many markets and even legal restrictions in China and South Korea.To find more, visit https://iconiqlab.com/

Santiment has confirmed that it will provide funding for Project Transparency’s web page (www.ProjectTransparency.org) and for manpower to process applications and keep the initiative staffed. Any Blockchain project can join the initiative, the only criteria is to disclose the wallets controlled, funds held and explain any expenditures over 0.5% of the funds raised.

With over $650M USD of market capitalisation represented by Project Transparency, there is significant momentum for this industry led initiative. The evolution of next generation levels of transparency is important as it matures and continues its journey towards self governance in the tokenized economy.


"With the rapid rise of digital currencies and proliferation of ICOs, investors increasingly want security regarding their funds and transparency on how they are administered. Santiment was developed to provide insight and transparency to investors looking to enter illiquid and highly volatile markets, Project Transparency affirms our commitment to improving governance in the Blockchain sector," said Maksim Balashevich, CEO and Founder of Santiment.

About Iconiq Lab:

Iconiq Lab is an initial coin offer and token launch seed funding wallet and accelerator. Iconiq Lab sources, funds, develops and accelerates the best crypto, blockchain and technology startups to their own ICO during a 12-week program. Through these efforts, Iconiq Lab aims to create the best investment opportunities for Iconiq token holders and the mass crypto markets. Iconiq Lab was co-founded by investment managers Patrick Lowry, Maximilian Lautenschläger and Lukasz Musialski, blockchain innovation pioneer Sandris Murins, and venture marketing expert Arabdha Sudhir. It has core team members located in Europe, the United States and Asia. Iconiq Lab is planning its own token launch in late 2017, with the initial batch of the program set to begin in February 2018.
Company: Iconiq Lab
Contact Name: Arabdha
Contact Email: arabdha.sudhir@iconiqlab.com
Contact Phone: 671772566

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