"DYOR" is the most important rule in crypto. But how do you actually do it? Before you ape into any project, run it through this quick checklist:
1. Team & Backers 👥
· Who are the founders? Do they have a proven track record?
· Which venture capital firms or angels invested? (Check Crunchbase, CoinMarketCap, the project's website).
2. The Product & Traction 🚀
· Is there a live product or a testnet you can try? Always test it yourself.
· Check on-chain metrics: TVL, active users, transaction volume (for DeFi). Are they growing?
3. Tokenomics & Documentation 📑
· Read the lightpaper or docs. What is the token's utility? Is it necessary?
· Check the vesting schedule for team and investors. Is it fair and long-term aligned?
4. Community & Code 🗣️
· Join their Discord/TG. Is the community active and are mods helpful?
· Is the project open-source? (A big plus for transparency).
5. The Narrative & Competition 🏆
· What problem does it solve? Does it fit a strong narrative (DePIN, RWA, AI, Modular)?
· Who are its main competitors? What gives this project an edge?
Remember: No project ticks all boxes perfectly. But this framework helps you spot red flags and identify genuine value.
What's Step 6 on your personal checklist? Let us know!
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