Imagine a startup company needs money to get going. An ICO, or Initial Coin Offering, is like a special fundraising event in the world of cryptocurrency. The company creates new digital coins (like a new kind of digital stock) and sells them to people who believe in the project. This way, the company raises funds, and people who buy the coins can potentially profit if the project becomes successful. It's a bit of a gamble, but it can be a way for new ideas to get off the ground.
