When Chris was asked to comment on Blitzcash becoming (one of the first) sidechain(s) on the Stratisplatform this was his answer:
"When I said the first sidechain I meant the first externally deployed and maintained sidechain! Which has still not been created, we are available to assist and support the blitz team in deploying one but we cannot force then unfortunately"
Seems like the initiative lies with the Blitz community?
Chris Trew made a deal in writing with Blitz whales when he was lead dev of Blitz, everything is documented.
Stratis will end up paying, just like Zuckerberg had to payout the Winklevoss twins for the original FB deal. The numbers just need to be large enough for someone to pull the trigger on legal action.
A deal is a deal!!