Well, the funny thing here is that the dev will jut not tell anything. He does not talk as usual. Maybe he will come back at the forum a month later ago as he does it accidently to throw some information without even reading what is happening in the community as he is interested only in himself. Then if he mention that the coin is not existing anymore as such he would be realy surprised. And as for asking I will say again, if you accept the lack of official refusement and communication for a green light to proceed - go ahead.