So is the chain starting from zero with SLK? There will in theory be a large amount of SILK lost during the transition(stuff in cryptsy, unclaimed polo addresses etc), so will the projected amount of SLK available at launch be much less than SILK that exists now?
Also what is the purpose of SLK if DRKSLK is basically a better coin in all ways? It seems like you more or less built a coin from scratch with the amount of work youve put into it, and then attached it to the SILK network/name because of its community/name/price, and as an entry point into weaver, which is essentially a centralized platform, yes? Do weaver fees go to nodes processing the transactions/performing services or do they go to the dev crew to maintain the weaver platform?
Also I was originally under the impression that SLK would also have masternodes that ran services on top, but since that isnt the case, what purpose does it actually serve besides being one of a myriad of functional coin networks? Is there anything planned that will actually use both networks(besides weaver, which sort of depends on SLK/DRKSLK, not the other way around)
Should I look at SLK as a quick and easy-to-use payment method, and DRKSLK as more of an in-depth service layer?
So is the chain starting from zero with SLK? Yes, well, block 1, we lost block 0 (Genesis) that had no coins in it.
There will in theory be a large amount of SILK lost during the transition(stuff in cryptsy, unclaimed polo addresses etc), so will the projected amount of SLK available at launch be much less than SILK that exists now? We will snapshot the amount of Silkcoin (SILK) in circulation just prior to the launch of Silk (SLK), addresses attaining Silkcoin (SILK) after the will not be eligible for the swap. The swap is indefinite to start with as we know there are a lot of holders of Silkcoin (SILK) that will come out of the woodwork down the road, some of which could be large investors and we do not want to see anyone losing any investment or time.
Short answer, the same as the amount of Silkcoin in circulation as at the point of launch of Silk.
Also what is the purpose of SLK if DRKSLK is basically a better coin in all ways? It seems like you more or less built a coin from scratch with the amount of work youve put into it, and then attached it to the SILK network/name because of its community/name/price, and as an entry point into weaver, which is essentially a centralized platform, yes? Do weaver fees go to nodes processing the transactions/performing services or do they go to the dev crew to maintain the weaver platform?The purpose is to provide a network that encapsulates two cryptographic currencies sharing a safe platform that is trusted and are trusted. Silk will be developed further, with Stormnodes, Smart Contracts and more. Weaver is a centralised site that utilises decentralised services. Transactions and messaging are decentralised and handled by either the Bitcoin, DarkSilk or Silk networks. If the fees are for transactions from a DarkSilk wallet to another DarkSilk wallet (same for BTC and SLK) the fees are that of the networks which goes to the nodes, plus a withdrawal fee which goes towards the funding of Weaver.
Our aim is to decentralise the entire Weaver platform into both DarkSilk and Silk directly and onto the blockchain. We do not like centralisation in any form as much as the next user.
Should I look at SLK as a quick and easy-to-use payment method, and DRKSLK as more of an in-depth service layer?I would say that SLK is an easy gateway for users to start using and being a part of the Silk Network and DRKSLK is for the advanced user and as you put it, "an in-depth service layer", as such.