Agreed on the final part. I think it's to avoid maximum liability, but it would also work if you were trying to scam. I think this is reflected in the price, but maybe the market cap is too high. Nobody can say for sure.
One thing we can say for sure was, if launched on Bitshares, it would be making probably 10% less in raised funds.
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