You have to identify on which bounty does have really a legit developers so they will pursue the project.
If they will not work for it and they are after the sales, then expect that airdrop or bounty won't succeed.
Not only developers but also on their other infos like for example if the project is compose of legit people/teams and if their listed adress or contact numbers are correct and working properly but even if you check all of these and found out that the project is real , there might still a chance that they can be failed because of other valid reasons .
Do you have any other accounts ? Or this is the one that you used when you apply and join for a bounty ? Afaik newbie accounts are now restricted to join any campaign but if ever you find one , the pay is still not worth it and you will only get dust . better to try airdrops as they dont have a rank requirements . scout here >>>
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