This will be a bitcoin full node, based on NBitcoin. Easier to debug, compile, and change on your own.
There is not official minimum amount. However, no less than 1000 BTC would be required to develop this platform and to build our sales, business development and marketing team. This is the minimum amount required to have the capabilities required to make this project a success. In the unlikely scenario that we did not exceed this amount, we would refund all investors. I am confident that we will exceed this amount.
The end to end platform will be complete in November. Correct, Nicolas is ready to start working asap. I guess it would be easier if we was just cloning someone else's code.
We will release a beta wallet based on Bitcoin Core, within two weeks after the ICO closes. This will allow people to withdraw their Stratis tokens from the ICO platform and hold them in wallet, removing the need to trust anyone with your tokens. This wallet will not include our private chain tech, which will be available in our Full Node framework, when its released.
I dont see it as an option to utilize other developers to complete Nicolas's work, you only have to Google Nicolas to see that hes a top blockchain developer. I would not have the neccesary trust in anyone elses ability outside of Bitcoin Core development to complete this delivery. I dont think it has registered for some, but outside of Ethereum, I dont see any other projects with such talent on the team.
because you never explore and you dont know the monero guys