The existing answers to the question point to the fact that Tezos has not had any Ponzi schemes, and that the market is playing a game that Tezos has not joined. This suggests that Tezos is not engaging in activities that would result in a lower ranking in the market. However, it is important to note that Tezos does offer tokens that generate yield, such as XTZ, which is based on staking and rewards for validating transactions. This yield is not based on people joining after you, and is instead a reward for providing a service to the network. Therefore, while Tezos may not be engaging in activities that would result in a lower ranking, the yield generated from its tokens is still a valid way to earn rewards, and should not be discounted.
