It will be very interesting for Gridcoin in the near future; as there is a higher demand (solo crunchers who want to stake) and a wider distribution, but also probably more "miners" who will want to monetarize their coins immediately. At the moment it is hard just to get electricity cost back, but as the price rises, it very well might become profitable, which will attract more miners who are in for the money. But either way, a win for Boinc, for science and in the end for our beloved Gridcoin!