Although it is somewhat market manipulation, it's a method most if not all coins use to create the illusion of value. This illusion allows investors to leave the house with the feeling of security knowing their investment is of value (unrealized of course). Now, having said that, we understand the investment was for asset shares off the coin, and thus basically a catalyst for getting to the end result eventually. So although there is intrinsic value to the block trading, the real value is realized through fees (or dividends) through the block and associated coins.

Question: when they start to draw down funds through the escrow for dev, it will be against the block\btc, correct or will they wait until the asset market is in place. I wouldn't mind having some information on how this will work so I know if I should purchase a few more before that time.