Probably inspired by the Bitcoin MIT project, and a really good idea for (almost) any digital currency.
This sort of 'crypto in the classroom' project is good for everyone: doesn't matter if it's Bitcoin, NXT or
BitShares, this is a great way to get people into the concepts of crypto-currency.
+1 to Salsa!
FTFYPlease don't help them convince other suckers to buy into their ridiculous premise. They're selling psuedo, non-redeemable "assets" to people who don't know any better. Seriously, why don't I just start writing "1000oz SOLID GOLD BAR" on pieces of paper and start selling them for one thousand times the price of gold to gullible individuals. Of course, I'll claim they're "SAFER THAN A SWISS BANK ACCOUNT!" because "crypto" and the absurd assumption that even dumber idiots will give them the 1000oz gold bar for my piece of paper, but not me.
Winning!