I am not sure about the part where 80% signalling needs to happen out of the last 144 blocks. For BIP91 to lock in 80% of 336 = 269 blocks need to signal before August 1st, 2017. As of now, 141 blocks

It will take some time, but in the long run yes. The development needs to continue.

The community is at it to get Verge listed on exchanges and platforms. Approaches have been made to add it to Shapeshift and their representative seems interested.

I used to be a scalper myself. However, it requires more effort and is prone to higher risk. I'm now identifying a few coins which have the potential of x10+ returns in the next six months. XVG is one

One can always look to strengthen his position on the dips. :)

While the number of contributors are not necessarily the number of developers, there usually is a strong correlation.

Well I'm not really an expert but I feel that the number of contributors on github is a reflection of the number of developers the team. I'll confirm and update here.

Nice read. I agree with the realistic 10 cents valuation part. I too wrote an article on Verge yesterday wherein I have detailed the price prediction. Do give it a read. Cheers.

You made a good choice investing in it. Always pick a few gems and put your money in them. They'll never disappoint you. Ethereum didn't disappoint me. Verge seems to be the next in line.