The type or kind of project depends on each person's risk appetite so for a conservative investor like me i will stick to the top coins only. I only buy other coins when i see almost ideal situation or if i get paid in them otherwise i take most other coins seem very risky to me maybe because of huge losses during last bears season.
You are right brother after the last bear market I take extra precautions. Hence, I created a mechanism and I apply this before taking risks with any project. Nah, I'm not get paid by any of these projects. I have look very closely at those projects after that I put my money into them. I'm very happy with Chainlink and Phore time is coming. You should definitely check it with an open mind you will be amazed.