The oppertunity cost is ~$0. It can be merged mined right along side Bitcoin. The hardware, labor and electricity would still be spent if one was only mining Bitcoin. Nobody is mining this at a loss it is just a free bonus on top of the BTC.
Yes, technically you're right, this is more of a hypothetical theory. I'm trying to find a way to value coins like ixCoin but its nearly impossible.
What's your personal opinion on ixCoin? Would you personally accumulate say 17,000 ixCoins right now just for speculation? That's roughly 1 BTC? I'm curious how many people see what I'm seeing or believe this could be an interesting play next year as bitcoin sky rockets and/or as we approach the final days of its mining life.
Thanks!