New projects launch daily, each one claiming to be the next breakthrough. Some truly are innovative — but many are unfinished ideas, recycled concepts, or distractions.

The challenge isn’t finding more projects.

It’s figuring out which ones deserve your attention.

That’s why I built a simple two-part approach you can use anytime you come across a new coin, a new protocol, or a new “must-watch” project:

Don’t lose time by going too deep too early. The Gate protects your attention by filtering out weak projects fast.

It helps you screen out projects that don’t meet basic standards. Think of it as your first pass: Should I even look at this twice?

Once a project passes the Gate, the Key helps you understand what it actually offers — its purpose, its design, and whether it solves a real problem in a meaningful way.

Together, these tools help you focus your attention on the projects with genuine potential — the ones worth learning about, watching, or investing in.

Think of The Gate as your first line of defense. It stops the flood of projects at the door and asks: Is this worth more of my attention?

It’s a quick, eight-question screen. Score each item Green / Yellow / Red: