During my stay here in bitcointalk since many years, i used to be aware from any new info published by a newbie then commented by other newbies like the ones above this reply. I don't really know about Synapse so i can't tell if it's a good crypto or not, however i want to note about this sentence:
Yes, there will be no public sale or ICO. If you want to get Synapse there is only one way that's right you need to have Phore coins in your wallet.
The platform will be lunched soon as you confirmed and there will be no ICO or public sale, then why in the website there is a large button displayed in the middle of the home page called "Buy token" The Website you checked is the Phore project website and the community recently voted to Separate Synapse from Phore. Which means Phore and Synapse will be two different projects. Phore team ain't selling any Phore or Synapse when you click that link you mention above you redirect to the exchanges list where Phore is publicly traded. Those who have Phore coins will get Synapse airdrop. I hope it clears your point.