...if you were being cynical about it, you could almost say it looks very similar to a ponzi scheme when it's coming to a close (no communications, lack of function of 'the company')...

If it is a ponzi - it's a good one.
Investors are unable to withdraw their funds without crashing there own token value as they sell !
PLUS....The more you have in it, the less you can do anything about your own position...
hmmm....

On the upside - my website is now fully funded for the next 12 months of operations!

You would be very surprised (shocked maybe) to see who have put their money into the enterprise (support now for future payouts later - if it is successful).

....Almost like some 'large stakeholders' of blurt really know the difference between a legit business model and the intent to do well via merit and hard work, and a DPoS socialist ponzi-eqsue scam....
(Obviously, ethics and morals prevent me from ever disclosing any of the individuals)