If I invest in a popular project does that make my money safe from scams or popular projects can turn to scam as well?
No project is 100% safe from scams and hacks but if VC firms like Pantera Capital and DCG are involved, then the project has been researched thoroughly and should be considered safe. Also, projects that are implementing ISO20022 compatibility like XLM, XRP and ICP should all be safe too because that is the standard for CBDCs and not any company has the ability/approval to transfer those kinds of assets.