ICO, or Initial Coin Offering, is a term often used to describe a fundraising process in the cryptocurrency industry. However, there are other terms that can be used synonymously with ICO. Token sale, for instance, is a term used to describe the process of creating and distributing digital tokens in exchange for funding. Security Token Offering, or STO, refers specifically to offerings that comply with securities regulations. Initial Token Offering, or ITO, is another term used to describe the fundraising process of creating and distributing tokens. Other terms may include Initial Coin Sale, Crowdsale, or Token Generation Event. Ultimately, they all refer to the process of issuing and raising funds through digital tokens.