“ In theory, token holders are supposed to vote in producers that provide the most value to the network. In practice, token holders vote in people who pay them kickbacks.”
Dan I think it is irresponsible to generalize like that. If token holders are shortsighted and lack a vision - they will indeed vote for the voter kickbacks. It all depends on who exactly the largest token holders are. If I were you I would try to launch a chain with original EOSs mission, but make sure that the largest holders are not btc mining speculators and government apologists like BB, but people with conviction who would support your vision of securing life, liberty and property.