Love the concept

Absolutely disagree and despise the BTC 1:1

I can see some sort of ratio - but not 1 to 1.

Prime example I like to point to - Raiblocks - they fauceted their coins in third world countries for a long time and people were getting a steal on them. Then it blew up over the course of a month. This is why you have such heavy resistance at $8. Even if $8 breaks down - the folks between $4 and $8 still wouldn't sell because they got it at pennies on the dollar. 

Putting the coin into hands of users who would gain the most by the value of the coin is key in achieving a rock solid foundation to prevent stressful market scenarios.

My suggestion - airdrops and faucets to third world countries where the income is much more needed. You won't find stronger support than those who look at you as a savior.

BTC crowd on the other hand will ditch you the moment they see BTC go either way which isn't fair to the rest of us - and yes, I understand there are 50mil coins to be mined, but they won't be mined over night to counter the 16mil going to the BTC crowd.

My advise essentially - carve your own path no matter how much it cuts into early profits. If there the market decides there is a need for you - you will get that support without the BTC crowd.