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GitHub: Code Speaks Louder Than Shills

Consider GitHub to be the crypto project’s open-source garage. Anyone can look under the hood and see if they are really building a rocket ship, or just spit shining an old lawnmower. And this last point, about practicality over promise, connects to a big problem with retail investors buying into the hype rather than the actuality. They’re amazed by slick looking websites and the lure of 1000x return on their investment. The code? The code doesn't lie.

This should be a big red flag for you!

  • Ghost Town Repo: Last commit was six months ago? Project deader than my hopes of dating Vitalik.
  • Forked and Forgotten: Just a copy of someone else's code with zero original contributions? They're just riding someone else's coattails.
  • Massive, Unexplained Changes: Sudden, sweeping code overhauls with no explanation? Could be a sign of desperation, or worse, a backdoor being slipped in.

I know, I know, code reading isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. Even if you’re not a Solidity wizard, the unmistakable signs of life are all around. Indeed, finding a lack of action is equally simple! Think of it like judging a car – you don't need to be a mechanic to see if the tires are flat and the engine's missing.

Discord: The Project's Water Cooler Gossips

Discord is where you find the vibes. It’s the project’s virtual water cooler, where you can lurk on the developers, the community and all conversations that happen in between. Don't just lurk in the "announcements" channel. Engage in the main chat, the developer chats, and the governance forums. See what people are really saying.

  • Responsive Devs: Are the developers actively engaging with the community? Are they answering questions, addressing concerns, and generally being helpful? Or are they MIA, leaving the community to fend for themselves?
  • Healthy Community: Is the community supportive, constructive, and engaged? Or is it a toxic wasteland of infighting, FUD, and shilling?
  • Roadmap Clarity: Is there a clear roadmap for the project's future? Are the developers making progress towards their goals? Or are they constantly shifting priorities and making excuses?

Keep in mind, the best community will win the war, not just the project. A contrary or antagonistic community is a huge red flag. Dating somebody with a bad circle of friends can be difficult. Before long, their bad attitude will begin to poison you in turn.

X (Twitter): Dev Intent and Protocol Changes

X is your early warning system. It's where you can get a sneak peek into the minds of the developers, the protocol changes they're planning, and the overall sentiment surrounding the project. Be careful: Twitter is a cesspool of shilling, scams, and misinformation. First, learn how to filter the noise.

Use X's advanced search filters to find relevant conversations. Look for phrases such as “ $TOKEN + dev update ” or “ protocol name + governance. And if you’re a Premium+ user, put Grok to work to help you summarize long threads and identify relevant tweets. From Ethereum to Cosmos, Grok is making its mark on many developer ecosystems. Approach it to easily digest weeks-long governance discussions or public forum over code amendments.

Most importantly, use your brain! So stop taking everything you read on Twitter, the public health establishment’s preferred communication medium, at face value. Get the facts, get them from multiple sources, and never take anything at face value. Just like on Twitter, keep in mind that everyone here has an agenda, whether they know it or not.

So, there you have it. My secret recipe for finding crypto alpha. It’s not sexy, it’s not fun, and it most certainly takes a lot of hard work. But trust me, it's worth it. Stop drinking the koolaid and stop listening to all the bullshit and start doing your own f—ing research.

Even with all this knowledge, you're still going to make mistakes. You’re still going to be all in on projects that go belly up at the end of the day. That's just the nature of the game. To the last point—mistakes are the key. Find out what you did wrong, continue to iterate and improve your research process, and always continue to learn.

And now, head out and uncover those unexpected winners. But then don’t come crying to me when you find yourself left holding the bag on some random-ass shitcoin. DYOR, fam! And remember, this ain't investment advice. Don’t listen to me though, I’m just the goofball from the internet with a warped sense of humor.

Now go forth and find those hidden gems. But don't come crying to me when you end up holding the bag on some obscure shitcoin. DYOR, fam! And remember, this ain't investment advice. I'm just some random person on the internet with a questionable sense of humor.