- Look at the technology. No, not the number of "planned features", but look at the problem the cryptocurrency is trying to solve. If it's a relevant problem (like scalability or energy consumption), then you can take that coin into account.
- Look at the developers. How is development organized? It's better to have a open model than a "monarch-like" lead developer or an completely anonymous "team".
- Look at the community. Are they only in for the easy money? If most posts in the ANN thread are about price, don't invest.
- Ignore advice from all members with an altcoin (ICO etc.) in their signature (or personal message
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