What can you say about EOS ? This altcoin is on the 19 place both on coingecko or coinmarketcap. The reason I've pointed on EOS is because I've been a holder for a long time. While everything grows up, during 1 year EOS price barely changed. This morning it was +2% growth, now cmc shows -3% price reduction. How is that for a "less risk" investment? Bitcoin shows almost +400% growth, while EOS is +/- on the same level.
I do not follow this coin very well because at first I did not like their payment system or had to buy an account or address to start using DApps. Unlike Bitcoin and other top altcoins that are easy to use so for me, EOS is a bit complicated. But I have tried before to have an EOS account that is free when I play a game based on their network.
You see, you are an experienced user and already faced some complications with EOS. I dont think that newbies should be mess with EOS wallet activation and etc. There are more easy and quick ways to make first investment.
EOS historical price chart shows that its does not change a lot. During last 2 years, you would be lucky if each invested $5 will give you $1 profit.
Also, I dont remember EOS making loud announcements or huge updates. They simply exist on the market. If you ask 10 random people on the forum what EOS made during last year, first thing they would tell is "wait, let me check it on google"