3 mistakes when analyzing new tokens that I have fallen into (and now do not repeat)

When looking at a new project, most people ask:

"Will it increase?"

→ But forget: How much will it increase? Based on what? Who is holding that token?

I have made the following 3 mistakes, which sound basic – but once made, you lose immediately:

🔸 1. Not checking the tokenomics unlock schedule

→ Thought it was low cap, but unexpectedly 70% of the tokens unlock in 2 weeks after listing → a 90% drop is normal.

📌 Now always check the vesting chart first.

🔸 2. Not investigating the wallets of the team/devs holding

→ Thought it was decentralized, but it turns out the devs hold 30% and are gradually selling it on exchanges.

📌 Use tools like Arkham, DeBank to check large wallets.

🔸 3. Only looking at the number of followers, not who is following

→ The project has 50K followers but 90% are bots, or just pages with cross-advertising.

📌 Now I look at mutual follow with reputable KOLs rather than just quantity.

🧠 New tokens are not easy. But don't rush to think it's "good" just because... you see people entering.

💬 What do you usually check when looking at a new altcoin?

Is there any additional checklist worth learning from?