So it actively discourages people from spending their XC, thus reducing any perceived or actual utility? Seriously.
I'm done with this thread. Cheers.
That's correct, which is healthy during the developmental phase, opposed to a P&D or a POW with mining activity creating downward pressure. Most coins are nominally, if at all, "spent" during this phase. Once a coin has technology and is recognized, it's velocity will slowly increase as merchants and payments are made. Slow Velocity is critical and healthy in the early stages. Once it becomes more widely accepted, it then falls into true currency economic principles. The price will be more of a reflection of value, compared with other world currency and BTC. Ownership at this stage is irrelevant because it is a currency, meant to be spent. Although it may still be traded, the swings are nominal and will fluctuate with value compared to goods and services. However, POW coins dilution is much more amplified once it reaches this stage and inflation becomes a huge concern.