Topic: Understanding Utility Tokens (Read 103 times)

In a simple way of looking at it, utility tokens are those that have an extra use, other than as trading, but the problem is, the product or service for utility tokens are very seldom available during or even long after the ICO. And when they are available, the uses are never as big as they are supposed to be. It would have to be an absolutely great idea for people to want to use it, and this is where utility tokens fail!

Good description, but as Estonia has issued a new licence, nowdays some utility tokens are issued as virtual currency and can be used as a mean of payment. So I guess utility token is much more than you have described

yes utility tokens are the future of cryptocurrency and are more valuable than coins. There are a number of reasons why utility tokens gain value. Some of the more obvious ones include:

Niche of Operation: A utility token as earlier explained works within a certain niche, in order to pay for the services within such a field. Utility tokens usually gain value as a sub-currency in the cryptocurrency market depending on the size of the niche they cater for. Blockchain platforms that operate in decentralized marketplaces the likes of Amazon, for example, have a huge potential, as customers can get discounts by using their tokens to pay for services or charges instead of using the mainstay coins like Bitcoin

Exchangeability: Another important factor that determines the rise in the value of a utility ten is the ability of its holders to exchange it for another cryptocurrency or sell it off entirely for fiat currency. The more fluid a utility token, the more likely it is that its value appreciates with time.

Scarcity: This is an important principle that has a big effect on the rise in the value of any utility token. The general trend is that the scarcer a token is, the more likely it is that it will gain in value. Tokens that come in inordinate numbers often get any appreciation in their value mostly diluted, while those that are relatively scarce and are finite in their nature often gain value faster and have a greater chance of retaining such value.

Utility Token is a digital asset that is often also misconceived as a typical cryptocurrency. A utility token serves as an access asset with which an individual can enjoy the services of a particular platform that is also built on the blockchain technology. Unlike coins, utility tokens differ widely in their purpose and usage, as the different platforms offer different services and different modes with which their tokens operate. From paying for energy bills to accessing dental care, utility tokens have a more limited scope of use as they operate mostly within a specific niche, unlike coins like Bitcoin which are universally accepted across the cryptocurrency industry, and the mainstream businesses that accept the digital assets for payment.

Because I work with an ICO for a utility token, I have undertaken the task of explaining people what a utility token is.

Specially for newbies, it might be surprising to learn they're not buying an actual cryptocurrency.

In case you want to read the post: https://medium.com/@globcoin_io/what-do-we-mean-by-utility-token-9e7f17205329

What is a utility token, anyway?
A utility token represents access to a future product or service. When you buy a utility token, you are buying your “right” to use a service that’s being developed by a company or start-up, once it’s finished and launched. An ICO for utility tokens is often used to raise funds for the development of a project.