There is a reason behind masternodes. We will be using masternodes to implement private send and instant send. Two, in our opinion, great function to have for a privacy coin. Our costum PoS will also require masternodes. So in this case it's not only good for hype and a pump and dump. We do understand what you mean and will try to work out a way to prevent a gigantic pump and dump caused by the implementation of masternodes.