Core Principles

Internet Capital Markets operate on five fundamental principles that distinguish them from traditional financial systems and enable a new form of value creation and discovery.

1. Tokenization of Internet-Native Entities

ICMs enable any internet-native product — a tool, creator, or app — to be represented as a tokenized asset. This token becomes a unit of participation in the cultural or functional value of that entity.

2. Permissionless Discovery and Distribution

Anyone can launch a token. No brokers, no filings. Just smart contracts and public liquidity. Ideas move faster, and product-market fit becomes visible in real time.

3. Speculation as a Signal

ICMs use token pricing as public feedback — not on profit, but on presence. Prices reflect momentum, alignment, and cultural weight.

4. No Promises of Profit

ICM tokens are not equity. They offer no dividends, shares, or guarantees. They are speculative markers of belief, not legal ownership.

5. Value Is Emotional, Cultural, or Utility-Based

An ICM token can hold value due to usage, narrative, access, or alignment. It reflects relevance, not revenue.