I have a question.
Maidsafe is still in Alpha, and has been in development for 3+ years. It doesn't really seem ready enough to build a project on top of.
What if Maidsafe runs out of funds and never comes to fruition, or if it stays in alpha/beta for a long time?
Is there any back up plan?
Actually, the validator can be run on the testnet. So we can develop the validator right now at this moment. The problem is since the network is in alpha, the testnets are frequently reset, so it can be very inconvenient and inefficient. There are alternatives, but it will make the exchange semi decentralized instead of fully decentralized.
If Maidsafe never comes to fruition, we will use those alternatives until it's available. We have thought about this so don't worry.