When there are so many crypto projects that you can't keep up, don't get stuck in the race just yet; first, look at the 'people'.
Success and trends basically depend on three things: the founder's vision and experience, the performance of past projects, and the funding and execution rhythm.
I only ask three questions:
1) How did he win or lose before? Is there a review?
2) Where does the money come from, where does it go, and when does he plan to withdraw?
3) Cold start → Rally → Turnover → Exit, do you have this timeline, and can you see who is executing it?
The race is just a backdrop; the people managing it and their strategies are what really matter.
