joker,
not a developer, but i'll answer since no one else has.
the original developer wanted to sell 400M coins but only sold around 72M. The difference was burnt and no longer exists. So now the amount of coins is the 72M + increases from staking (20% annual return).
the new roadmap discusses placing a maximum supply cap. this is feasible when combined with masternodes, which would handle the network.
Its exactly as you explained AltcoinPortfolio!! i have nothing more to add on this topic..
Glad to see the community grow and more people helping!!