I've learned a lot of things to watch out for, for being in the alt space for several years now watching successful projects rise, and scam projects run. What's important is DYOR, learn about the project, the team, is their roadmap doable, etc. Also, IEO is another avenue that you can look into. Seen one that sold out their private sales and their IEO at the same time, that's a big yes for me already since they already have the funding to push the project out.