A project like this, which appears good at the beginning, sometimes does not really survive the test of time. Continuity is of utmost importance.
If only the zeal that was there right from the start is still the same after much time had gone on it, then it truly will be among the well established.
Well I have no doubt BANANO has more continuity than many many other projects in the top 50 by CMC. Here's a list of all major happenings since the very beginning 16-17 months ago if you want to have a look:
http://news.banano.howAlso, our community is constantly growing and we're here for the long run, no worries. If you read this you're still very early adopters imo.