There is a market. The only reason for now to invest to it is that is decentralized and no premine. Would like to know what else is the whitepaper. Roadmap probably and if there is more plans for it, no significant features actually, if there are sidechains, smartcontact of whatsoever, it would be interesting to see how much it would develop when we see something is to look forward to.
Indeed.. A white paper is being put together alongside a roadmap for future plans for the asset. What is being developed before going to Bech32 addresses is a patch bay for side chains/payment channels for its users to connect to if they would like. I do hope this option will open up further development from others that are in the business of creating their own channels. Instead of just one that is now built into the protocol. I see a plethora of possibilities and competition for side chains/payment channels being developed where the user has a choice using their favorite or one they trust and of course, simply opt-out. As for smart contracts, this option will be with the developer of a side chain and at the choice of the user. But, I'd love more input and incite from other developers that are interested. Including, having transparency for the design of the patch bay to interact with their ideas.