We now have a new block explorer with markets integration & the rich list. Visit
https://blocks.notebc.spaceNoteBlockchain started similar to any tech startup. An individual spent his dollars to create an app, build the cryptocurrency ecosystem and framework. It is okay for this person to expect a return for this dollar by looking for investors to buy a stake in the company. Replace NoteBlockChain with a social network startup that is looking for Investors? Wouldnt that startup offer x number of shares/stock in return for investment? The 10 billion NTBC for investors is exactly that. You can always view the fixed amounts from the premine on the richlist. A year since the launch, the earmarked amounts are as-is. Even the founders 5 billion remains untouched.
Some people have an aversion to premine (proof: the many ANN threads on bitcointalk that say zero premine in the title). I get that, but premine isnt necessarily a bad thing. What makes a difference between other coins with a premine and NoteBlockchain is that none of the premine is being sold-off in an ICO/IEO. Any avid miner/casual investor can probably mine/buy millions without breaking the bank. The day I see the initial 30 billion being transacted without transparency, that is the day I will agree with your standpoint (bubbaj). Until then, I recommend you dont cry wolf when there are none.