Let's not completely lose sight of reality here... We all know that if the LTC hashrate increased by such a factor, the retarget period would roll around in about a day, probably less. If it continued increasing at the same rate...it will would happen again.


You're all kind of focused on the wrong subject. The real problem is the basic design. I don't think I need to explain the various interesting decisions made in the design of PPC and NVC. Those that are relevant to this specific area of discussion already know what these 'features' are.

Let's just say: highly experimental, asking for abuse and causing significant problems. It deserves to be experimented with, but it should also be marked with a bold "experimental" disclaimer.

Anyways, who knows what btc-e does? None of us. Don't keep a ton of money there (or any place that you do not control!) and use the disappearing walls (found on most trade pairs) to your advantage. That said, I am displeased with the lack of research into this coin by both BTC-e and Balthazar.