Great post with excellent points. Investors should definitely research the projects in which they plan to invest but ICOs require extra research in the midst of lack of as well as changing regulations. While looking for third-party advice, even more effort must go into research since other investors may mislead people to benefit themselves.

On the flip side, legitimate companies holding ICOs must provide this information in a transparent way so that potential investors can easily find it. There's a guide on my account for companies that explains how to be transparent and avoid being called a scam here.