If #2 is true, it may make prices and trading more transparent as most trading will be done via public exchanges, but does nothing to increase the earning power / share. After all, shares are not being cancelled, still a pie with 400000 slices. However, it does represent management's outlook of the business.
At least missing the 21516 that BTC Trading Co claims they have. That's a good place to start.
Not to mention all the TAT shares they have.
Mine are in there, as I mentioned earlier. I expect that all of Burnside's and DeadTerra's are in there as well.
There are only two likely answers:
1. There is a pool of shareholders that are paid from a 2nd address.
2. Bitfountain/AM have bought back shares.
If #2 is true, this changes the whole outlook for the current market price, meaning that most of the public shares are already in circulation on the passthroughs, and that there are very few "direct" shares left to buy. If this is true, it would be great for price stability, and possibly lead to an increase in value for all shares.
This is something I would love to hear Friedcat chime in on.
On that note, I think someone should compile a list of FAQ from shareholders that have gone unanswered. This list should be have no more than 3 questions at a time, and be posted in some kind of clear, concise way here, and in a pm to Friedcat. We should not waste his time with bullshit requests, but real relevant questions would be nice.
Discuss!