I used to throw $20 at any new frog or dog coin that popped up on TikTok. Lost most of it. Then I found this breakdown on what actually separates a legit memecoin from a pure scam – https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/03/182526/investing-in-memecoins-what-you-need-to-know-in-2025/ . The article made me realize I was ignoring basic red flags like dead Telegram channels, anonymous devs, and zero transparency about token burns. Now I only look at memecoins with active communities, clear roadmaps (even if the roadmap just says "we're a fun meme"), and real blockchain backing like Ethereum or Solana. Still risky, but at least I'm not blindly aping anymore.