The remark that this coin is one for the Old boys is nonsense. The reason I got a solid chunk is because I traded aggressively once I read on bitcointalk that there was a talk about a take over. Something that everyone could read at that time. No inside information or whatsoever. I bought a large chunk as I like the community developer and coin.. If you like a certain coin you need to trade proactively rather than wait until others make a move and grab coins in front of your nose.
Same here.
I had mined some coins when it was still under original DEV but once I read about the take over I sold other alt coins I owned and went all in.
No inside info or anything of the sort.
I haven't had the greatest "luck" with staking either but I understand it's because I haven't played around with different block sizes enough

Anyway, I love this coin and it's community and hope more join in.