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I believe they want to use NEM but somehow keep the ETH option open. Probably because NEM has not been established yet as a major ICO platform (could scare away potential investors). I think they may offer a dual system (NEM and ETH) in the end.

That would be the best option. Investors from both NEM and ETH will be able to participate without buying other cryptos to buy in.

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