Is there really a way to determine what all projects/coins will survive? I wish to invest now but I am really skeptical. Does the 'top 5-10' rule always work?Is it advisable to follow this rule blindly?
Whenever you want to invest into any project or coin, first, make a research on th team and try to confirm they are real and they are truly those said to be behind the project. Be very sure it has a good usecase by reading the whitepaper and ask questions for where evidences or proofs of some certain things are needed. Be sure that the project does not have any false claim.
The project must have a good community and there must be free flow and sufficient response between the project team and the community.