NEO has big chances to become a strong crypto currency. But for this it is necessary to solve two problems. The first problem is problems with the Chinese government. The second problem is the centralization of this crypto currency.
Don't forget dropping market. While it is red, there are none big players that wants to get in and stimulate the interest to NEO.
The NEO project should attract major players. But this is not so easy to do when the project is centralized. I think that centralization is one of the most serious shortcomings in the NEO project.