Yea it really feels a bit like playing roulette, and I agree with you on the point of faith. As all this is so new we don't even know how any of these coins or companies will actually look in the future - so going with your gut is necessary!
By the way you describe the team it sounds legit, eco producers are usually very sincere to begin with so they are probably very motivated !
Thanks for your long awesome reply :)
Have an awesome day my friend !