I think it's a nice idea and to me it will make many investors to invest in the project. The team behind the project can still decide not to burn it and be distributed to the market periodically which will hurt their investment. They have really proven to be different from others.
True, but I think its a calculated move. Even though they burned half of the supply, still their billions left and circulating supply still low compared to the whole supply. It is a bold move from Stellar management but it is laudable and maybe they are also protecting their investor.