Crypto is not risk-free just like any other market-related investment. However, we could limit the risks by choosing those cryptos that are more reliable and have a better and more secure network.
To research the safety of a token, you need to check out its funding and network safety. The Ontology network is entirely decentralized and thus highly resistant against hacks, which would have to influence half of the linked devices to make an impact.
This protocol aims to build a "trust ecosystem" through its decentralized services. With its infrastructure, industries can integrate and expand their systems of trust.