I'd say cautious is the word, but of course smart people are cautious.
Funny enough these scam projects will always have victims because a lot of people just want to jump into crypto and make money so they get scammed.

 I can probably say I've become smarter because I check out whitepapers and do extra research now, unlike last year when I was too lazy for that.
My interest in blockchain technology has grown too and I'm presently looking for ways to build a career in the cryptospace