How to Identify Quality in Altcoins?

💎 Core Purpose & Real-World Utility

Is the project solving a real problem? What’s the profit potential? Is the team actually generating revenue? Is blockchain really needed here or is it just a temporary hype play?

💎 The Team (Arguably the Most Important Factor)

Is the development team experienced? Do they have a track record with previous projects?

Visibility and activity on platforms like LinkedIn or GitHub matter.

Anonymous teams pose a higher risk (with a few exceptions, of course).

💎 Tokenomics

What’s the max supply, circulating supply, and how many tokens are still locked?

Understand what the token is used for and what factors might increase its value.

Is the inflation rate low? That’s a key data point.

💎 Tech Infrastructure & Development Activity

Are GitHub or other code repositories active?

Is the whitepaper well-written?

Does the project use innovative tech? Depending on the use case, things like ZK-Rollups or AI integration can be strong indicators.

💎 Regulatory Compliance

Is the project in legal trouble with the SEC or other regulators?

Does it comply with KYC standards? Listings on reputable exchanges usually give you a good hint here.

💎 Partnerships & Integrations

Are there real-world (off-chain) or meaningful blockchain partnerships?

Documented and officially announced collaborations are key.

💎 Liquidity & Exchange Listings

Is the token listed on top-tier exchanges? Binance?

Is there solid trading volume? If not, price manipulation becomes a real risk.

💎 Long-Term Vision & Roadmap

Is there a clear roadmap? Are milestones being consistently achieved?

Avoid short-lived hype coins—go for projects with long-term ambition.

Having been in crypto since 2017, I’ve developed a gut instinct for spotting quality projects over time.

That said, these criteria help convert intuition into a structured framework.

Gains like 10x in Pendle and Syrup weren’t just luck.

In my next post, I’ll rate the quality of coins like arb, $PENDLE , $TAO , render and Eigen on a 10-point scale.