It bothers me that its closed source. Its not a real crypto until its open source
Only Darksend is closed source. Every other aspect of the coin is open and there is even a separate version that can be built from the source for those that will not use closed source software.
If that still bothers you then wait. Darksend will be open-sourced as well -- likely in August.
Its not the only thing that bothers me. i've also heard that Proof Of Work has ended on this coin. I feel like most of the coins that have adopted this model are early adopter schemes. I'm not accusing dark of being an early adopter scheme, but it just doesn't sit right with me, especially at current prices.I also dislike the centralized nature and obvious unfair advantages it gives the Development team. i think that Darkcoin is fools gold, just like primecoin was when it was released. fools gold, offering the illusion of worth with no tangible benefit, but i'll tell you this much: Darkcoin is the shiniest of all the turds in this punchbowl we call Altcoins.