Everyone throws around the word “utility” in crypto — but here’s the dirty little secret: most tokens that claim to be utility are really just fundraising in disguise. If you don’t know the difference, you’re exactly the kind of investor, founder, or operator who gets burned when the hype runs out.

In this episode of One To Deploy, Daniel Martin breaks down the real difference between utility tokens and fundraising tokens — no fluff, no jargon, just the straight truth you need to separate the signal from the noise. You’ll learn:

-> What a true utility token actually is (and why most don’t qualify).

-> How fundraising tokens work, and why they’re closer to shares than anything else.

-> Why projects blur the lines — and how regulators like the SEC and ASIC view it.

-> The practical test: how to spot whether a token has genuine use or is just financial engineering.

-> Why both token types can have a role, and how smart projects handle the distinction.

Whether you’re an investor looking for the next real opportunity, or a founder thinking about launching your own token, this episode will give you the lens to cut through the noise. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to look for — and you’ll be harder to fool by slick marketing or half-baked roadmaps.

One insight, one strategy, one concept you can deploy straight away. This week, it’s all about the tokens — and what they really mean for the future of crypto.