Hi Kelly, I'm not experienced in investing in cryptocurrency, but I noticed nobody responded directly regarding expectations for the DNotes 2.0 effect on the price. It is something that I really respect about the DNotes team, they don't give investment advice or try to predict the unpredictable.

But I thought I'd offer my thoughts to those you might already be considering, despite my inexperience.

The DNotes team seem to have been working on DNotes V2.0 for a long while now, and if that effort was well directed and implemented with skill, it should improve the value of DNotes simply because it will be a more functional cryptocurrency with more potential use.

Two things that could provide an increase in value is it's move towards the more business friendly C# programming language. The other is the change to proof of stake with up to 4% per annum interest, depending on how you set yourself up.

I believe there is more to DNotes 2.0 than these two factors, but even just with these I feel like it is a move in the right direction and should increase the functionality and value of DNotes. But there is a big difference between value and price. Because price depends on availabilty, demand, perceived value, percieved potential for profit and much more, it is very hard to predict.

But if we just look at availability and demand, moving to POS means miners that don't want to invest in DNotes, will not be increasing the supply with each block they mine. I have no idea what percentage of miners sell on block creation, but some analysis of the blockchain could give you a very accurate figure of at least how many miners transer out from the reward address after receiving it.

And if perceived value drives demand, I would have a look at how well DNotes does at communicating the value of the coin. I know they don't do a lot of promotion to bolster the price, and I like that. I also see them working hard and consistently at providing a network of value. And when something needs to be communicated, like what DNotes 2.0 offers in improved functionality, their history indicates they'll do a good job of that too. If that is enough to raise perceived value, and in the face of potentially reduced availability, both from staking and no mined coins being sold, then market forces should lift the price to match the value.

So to me, it seem really unfortunate for you that life is getting in the way of your investment plans. I just hope that once you get past this, you'll be able to get back in before a rise that would at least bring you back to your starting value in US$.

But more important than investment or money is family. I hope the wedding is rich with happiness and your move brings you closer to those that matter most.