i know, that exactly why im trying to acquire the knowledge here ... (as opposed to just googling, and running from one scam into another)
We all have to start somewhere, sometime ... . this is my attempt at just that
EDIT: to clarify, not trying to acquire the knowledge of which is a good or a bad project, but acquire the knowledge of how to tell the 2 apart, based on knowledge of the whole ecosystems and workflows and usecases etc etc etc
I can't quite get what you mean. But I assume you want to learn the reasoning about how to differ at the cryptocurrencies project right?
Here's my advice, try to learn the fundamentals first. What I mean is start from the basics like what it is all about Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. You should start from the top of the most reliable and usable project. Cryptocurrencies space is filled with shitcoins and copy-pasta coins that offer none of the usability. By getting a grasp of Bitcoin/ any solid project in general, you should be able to comprehend why that project comes out to the top.