If you know how to take advantage the hype, this could be more profitable though i agree that if you can’t take the risk, don’t invest and go for other best option.
It's not advisable to take your money into something that you are unsure, I mean if you don't know how to handle the risk, it's better to
stay away from this kind of investment and go with something that you are more comfortable.
I do invested on some new project, they are worth it so far since I analyze it, and I know new projects really have a good potential to rise, its just a matter of time for them since they are still working on improving their project, investing with them takes a lot of risk and patience.
The importance of doing your research and understand the potential, you can follow the roadmap
and check the activities of everyone behind the project. Will help a lot to decide whether to go or better to find another project to invest.