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How to Tell if a Cryptocurrency Is Legit

Crypto Basics beginner 4 min read Free Updated 2026-07-31

A structured due-diligence checklist for judging whether a crypto project is legitimate: what to verify in the white paper, team, GitHub activity, and community; the tokenomics patterns (supply concentration, no vesting, uncapped minting) that signal a scam; and safe airdrop/NFT-claim practices.

With thousands of new tokens launching every year, knowing how to vet a project is essential. This walkthrough gives you a structured due-diligence checklist — white paper, team, code, community, and tokenomics — so you can spot the red flags before you buy in.

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