So instead of 0 IXC per block, it could be 1 IXC per block. That way the pools will continue to merge mine the coin.
but it will be 0 won't it? only transaction fees will count and currently the only transaction fees are created by those transferring to/from pools/exchanges. ixcoin needs users!
At this time it is set at 0. Prior to mid 2015 a decision will need to be made as what it the appropriate value for the coin to continue to receive the hash rate that it is currently receiving.
You are correct that iXcoin needs more users.
The strategy one of our partners is implementing is for iXcoin to target a more specific market.
Furthermore, the plan is to have more ways to exchange iXcoin, this includes web, smart phone and SMS based wallets.