I get the negativity but even the author could offer the reader,

"But time will tell and we might be surprised by what the coin will offer."

they also just before that said

"As cross-chain atomic swapping is being tested and integrated, it will be part of EthereumDark’s network too. However, in any case, it is not easy-described at all as it is the work for years and research of developers for the results"


so while it's going to be a long road ahead, there might be bumps we invite you to join a community and team dedicated to ensuring that as the article says, We surprise people with what we have to offer