Comparison ICO / IDO / Pre-TGE / Post listing

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ICO / IDO / Pre-TGE / Post-Listing at a Glance

Aspect	ICO	IDO	Pre-TGE	Post-Listing
Stage	Pre-token	Pre/at TGE via DEX launchpad	Pre-creation/listing	After listing
Access	Via project	Via launchpad	OTC via marketplace/escrow	Public CEX/DEX
Pricing	Project-set	Launchpad-driven	Negotiated + Escrow	Market-driven
Timeline risk	High	Medium	High (needs Escrow)	Lower
Term control	Low	Low–Medium	High (customizable)	Low

When to pick Pre-TGE? When you need custom terms with binding commitments and negotiated pricing.