Valid concerns. For many people unfamiliar with Nxt, SuperNet, and James writing, I do think it would be a good idea to have a clear and concise summary as to what SuperNet is and what they are trying to accomplish. I am very familiar with Nxt and James and I had some difficulty figuring out exactly what SuperNet is. The OP is filled info on how to invest, and James ideology, but nothing really clear as to what SuperNet is in layman terms.
Exactly my point, thank you. Doesn't even have to be in layman terms -- terms that the average bitcoiner like me understands should be sufficient.
Apologies, the post in question seems to have been removed from OP. It was a simple summary. It can be found at
http://nxter.org/supernet-ico-has-started/ but, just for you, I will paste it here.
By the way, it looks like you are doing your due diligence well from the BTCD thread. Good for you.
About SuperNEThttp://209.126.70.170/SuperNET.pdf summarises SuperNET
Prospective participants are encouraged to read this brief document in full! Any unanswered questions are likely to be addressed there.
SuperNET is a new initiative designed to:
Unite disparate cryptocurrencies by fostering collaboration
Reward innovation, talent and active coin communities
Share resulting benefits with CORE members and extend advantages to all cryptocurrencies
Bring value to long-term SuperNET participants
SuperNET will bring together a number of promising cryptocurrencies with strong tech. These CORE currencies will be able to share each others’ features through a combined wallet (based on the NXT wallet). Several additional revenue-generating services will be included in SuperNET, from targeted advertising and transaction fees from anonymity protocols to betting revenues and trading gains. Any revenues raised will be used to reward SuperNET holders, strengthen CORE coin communities by investing in development, and make improvements to other key areas of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The price of SuperNET will be backed by its underlying cryptocurrencies. It will aim to acquire 10 percent of those coins it includes in the CORE (currently BTCD and BBR, as well as in investment in NXT-related assets). This means the price is protected from falls as holders are unlikely to sell it for less than the value of these underlying currencies. SuperNET is not a coin and this is unlike any other coin launch held to date. Additional funds will not dilute SuperNET but give it more influence and purchasing power.
The majority of funds provided by participants will be held long-term until they are needed. Additional revenue-generating services are included for free and are not included in the book price – despite offering immediate additional value.
SuperNET is not a cryptocurrency and does not intend to replace any cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. As the name UNITY suggests, the philosophy of SuperNET is that cryptocurrency will be stronger if we pool resources and share strong tech, instead of assuming the same zero-sum mentality carried over from parts of the fiat economy. Clones and coins that do not offer unique features will not be included in SuperNET.