Preparation of documentation for crypto projects: ICO, IEO, and STO

Properly prepared documents increase investor confidence, reduce legal risks and open access to listing on leading exchanges.

Blokons helps cryptoprojects prepare a full package of documents taking into account international norms and requirements of specific jurisdictions. We know how to combine a startup's creativity and strict regulatory frameworks to maximize its chances of success.

Launching a cryptocurrency project in 2025 — is not only about technology and marketing, but also about competent legal support. Potential investors and partners pay attention to transparency, and regulators — to compliance with regulations. Therefore, preparing documentation for ICO, IEO and STO becomes one of the decisive stages. Let's break down what exactly is important to consider.

White Paper: the business card of the project

White Paper — it is the foundation of any campaign. It should clearly describe:

• project mission and concept;
• problem to be solved and how it will be solved;
• product specifications;
• tokenomics and mechanics of token distribution;
• development roadmap.

A clear, structured and believable White Paper builds audience trust and reduces reputational risks.

Legal Opinion: validation

Legal Opinion — is a document from a licensed attorney that confirms the status of a token. It determines whether a token is:

• utilitarian (utility token),
• payable,
• or a security token.

This statement is required by exchanges to list tokens and protects the project from potential regulatory claims.

Terms & Conditions and KYC/AML policy

Any token sale requires Terms & Conditions. These include:

• investor rights and obligations,
• restrictions for certain jurisdictions,
• refunds and liability.

Special attention is paid to KYC/AML policy: it demonstrates that the project complies with international anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing standards.

Documents for STO: focus on regulation

If the project enters the market through STO, the package of documents is significantly expanded. Required:

• offering memorandum,
• investor agreements,
• financial statements,
• description of the corporate structure.

STO is considered as an analog of IPO, only in digital format, so the requirements of regulators are higher.

IEO: requirements of crypto exchanges

When conducting IEO (Initial Exchange Offering), the project must take into account the requirements of a particular exchange. Typically, these include:

• detailed documentation review,
• technical audit of smart contracts,
• additional agreements between the project and the exchange.

Transparency and readiness for compliance procedures are especially important here.

Conclusions

Preparing documentation for ICO, IEO and STO — is not a formality, but a strategic step that determines the success of the campaign.