MTP has nothing to do with any 1000 xzc amount.

If anything, there is only speculation that 1000 xzc is needed to setup Znodes however the team has not decided yet as it really depends on the price and network state when Znodes comes closer to launch. So don't believe the rumours.

MTP development is still progressing. Aizen is completing one last part called merkletree transportion over block which Poramin has given him and if no hiccups, Poramin's part only takes a few days to do and we would be able to have a public test of MTP. Just that Aizen has been occupied with some personal matters that had prevented him from completing the job earlier since the work involves several hours of uninterrupted concentration. He's actually in Thailand now discussing things with Poramin and has made good progress.