Yes, @shortsegments—a genuinely independent project would have a credible chance, but I’d treat your verification-first benchmarks as entry requirements, not a guarantee of success. I’d require demonstrated customer demand and revenue that covers costs without relying on new deposits or a rising token price. My preferred launch would be a capped pilot with independently verified assets and liabilities, published risks, and demonstrated redemptions before scaling. A new person deserves a fair evaluation—not inherited blame, but no exemption from scrutiny either.