The whole idea of a whitepaper has been a bit overblown IMO.    A detailed roadmap with good communication and a good community is all I need.   I don't care about an academic paper on blockchain tech.  It's been pretty well shown that folks can just hire someone to write a whitepaper that looks impressive but is practically meaningless.   But anyway, I see why  a lot of people feel the need to have it with a project.

Like other's have said,  privacy features are really where its at.   If Privcy can become seen as a leader in that segment,  the price will absolutely explode.    I'm anxious to see what happens if and when the greater market gets on another big bull run.