I still don't understand why they are blocked for 1 year.
Although there were previously stated reasons. 1 year may be overestimated. Because in 1 year the cryptographic evolution is substantial
It is even possible that within a few months a new project of this kind will surface and surpass your technology.
In addition, the security and reliability of the project is a plus. But the point of talking about KYC when there is a hint of user privacy is not serious
Do you perform tests regarding quantum computers?
I think the primary concern on why the project is going to locked it for one year is because of manipulation. I'm sure you heard so many great projects in the past, but once it hits or listed on an exchange, suddenly a dump happen. And this is why the project is trying to avoid.
As for as if there are projects that are going to surface and surpass their technology, you can't avoid that as you have said, crypto sphere is evolving. But what this project will do for angel or early investors is that they are being protected from manipulations and pump-and-dump schemes.