Here is a quote from the article you cited:
The more traditionally developed ICONOMI platform will make its first limited public release in about a month, and then gradually add on additional features over the coming months until the full platform is ready.
The way I interpret this, they are calling the beta a limited public release. And in that regard, they have already met their goal.
Also, nowhere in the article is it mentioned March 31st as a deadline for anything.
I honestly think we all need to ignore the Q1 2017 hype.
Even if they had said it, it's meaningless.
People who support the project, but keep hyping "Q1 2017!" are ultimately hurting the project, if Q1 isn't met.
Everybody needs to switch to the mindset of just waiting until it's released. Then, if it is released in the next 2 weeks, it'll be a nice surprise.
If it isn't, we just keep holding, and nobody is disappointed.
Traders know how to take advantage of emotions. Hype. High expectations. Disappointment. Doubt. All of these things help other people make money.
If a team member says something will happen, and it doesn't, somebody will take advantage of it!
If people shout about Q1, and it doesn't happen, somebody else will be making money on the hype and the dump.
Even some people around here who think they understand crypto markets, don't really understand it all. They still let emotions guide them - even if those emotions are positive. There are people who are a lot more experienced, who know how to profit on good news, bad news, and even no news.
We'll have a fully functioning Iconomi some time this year. Or maybe next year. Maybe this month. Or maybe it will all go to shit. Who knows? ... Just hold and buy the dips, if you really believe in the project long term.
