Somewhat true. The biggest difference between the two coins would be that phoenix had been massivly premined.
Therefore it is unfair and not a very good altcoin.
MarieCurieCoin will be fair for everyone, and we'll make sure everyone on this website is aware when the coin will be released, and that it hasn't been premined.
And ofcourse, new and better features have been made. So we can use these as well.