How to Find Hidden Gems or Insider Information and Keep Up with Whales. Additionally, to prevent being Conned while Doing so. Find Legitimate Projects and DYOR before Investing!!

Hey folks,

Ever wondered about those crypto whales or big players with the inside scoop on potential golden gems? They can lead us to some amazing finds of underrated gems, but beware, not all that glitters is gold and 95% is rugpull. Scammers love these waters too, and they're not shy about messing with your wallet. So, I've put together a guide on how to uncover such gems and determine which project is legitimate and which might be a hoax.

How to Navigate the Crypto Space:

How to Find Whales
1. Visit platforms like dexscreener or GeckoTerminal.
2. Choose new pairs, gainers, or a chain.
3. Explore interesting pairs (e.g., tokens that surged 100% in 24 hours).
4. Click on a pairing and copy the token address.

GeckoTerminal

1. Go to bubblemaps and paste the token address.
   
2. Identify wallets holding or having held the token across time frames.
   
3. Select active wallets (large ones might belong to exchanges) and copy wallet addresses.

How to View and Track Wallets
1. Use zerion for easy wallet tracking (add wallets to your watchlist).
2. Arkham-Intelligence helps identify exchange wallets.
3. Debank.com lets you paste a wallet address to view holdings and transactions.
4. Be cautious of "received" tokens.

Zerion

How to Scan Tokens for Red Flags:
1. Utilise the DeDotFi (de.fi) scanner to spot red flags:

• High-risk features
• Liquidity.
• Token distribution.
• Contract Safety
  
• Visit https://de.fi/scanner and paste the contract address.
  
• Identify security concerns related to the token.

De.fi

How to Analyse Token Distribution:
1. Rely on bubblemaps for analysing token distribution.
2. Recognise healthy vs bad token distribution patterns.
3. Spot interconnected wallets, indicating potential manipulation.
4. Look for transactions suggesting the involvement of exchanges.

Bubble Map

How to Avoid Honeypot Scams:
1. Be cautious of low-value tokens ($200–$5,000) in whale wallets.
2. Such tokens could be bait for wallet trackers.
3. Avoid receiving tokens in small amounts unless in large, genuine transactions.
4. Use zerion's filter feature for traded, sent, and received tokens.

Just a heads-up, everything I'm sharing here reflects my personal perspective and is not intended as financial advice. Remember that these steps can help you navigate the crypto space more effectively, identify potential red flags, and avoid common scams. Stay informed and cautious while doing so.