I completely agree that Bitcoin remains the safest choice for long-term investment, especially in the volatile crypto market. It has already proven its resilience and is a prime asset for value preservation and long-term growth.
As for new projects, it is really important to exercise caution. Yes, many projects may start with ambitious statements, but as the situation with LUNA has shown, even “top” projects can collapse in an instant. That is why for me it is important to look not only at market capitalization, but also at the fundamental indicators of the project, such as the team, the technical base and the actual product.
About whitepapers: sure, sometimes they are a useful source of information, but they are often overloaded with technical terms that don't give a clear understanding of what the project actually does. I also prefer to look at a roadmap as it gives a clearer picture of the project's plans and achievements.
But as always, no investment guarantees success, and the more we learn from experience, the better we can make decisions in the future.