Yes, DeepOnion is gaining traction for many reasons! new improvement in the code is being implemented, soon In November (my guess) there will be a totally new code for DeepOnion updated with Segwit, lightning network, smart contracts, DeepSend, etc etc! new features. DeepVault already working perfectly!
Yeap I agree with all of the above. Interesting article on the forum showed the influence of BTC price on Onion also, so when BTC picks up and we have implemented all of the above, DeepOnion will fly I think!