I think that even though a verified Twitter account signifies a higher level of trust and authenticity than an unverified account doesn't mean it has to be a strong point for a new project. Verification only shows that the account owner is a valid person or entity, but does not provide any indication of whether they have expertise, success or credibility in a particular project area.
In order to assess whether a verified Twitter account is a strong point for a new project, it is important to look at the content and reputation of the account. Consider followers, engagement, the type of content posted, and the degree to which the account has proven expertise or success in areas relevant to the project.
I guess not because the new Twitter only require a valid phone number which can be bought anywhere and some money as a form of subscription to get verified. It does not require a valid ID, selfie and others like we did when we verify our other online accounts.
Anyone can now easily verify their Twitter accounts or have that blue check mark so it's not a good indication anymore that a project is trust worthy or have a potential to succeed because there's also legit projects who still fail. The best way is to still do an investigation. Check their links in their bio and study what you are seeing there. You can also search it outside to see if they are authentic.