I see it as a way of turning PED into a cryptocurrency. I.e. your actions in-game (hunting, mining, crafting whatever) which generate a PED return will be effectively "mining". That way, MA takes their rake (5%) from you even though your actions produced the Tokens.
It seems like a production+investment generator for MA which is a bit sneaky for those who don't fully understand what they are doing.
Think of it this way: I have X work which is required to produce 1 DeepToken - lets say, 1 30 minute Mayhem instance. From that X work, MA takes their nominal rake cut (5%) from your token - so you actually are paid 0.95 DeepTokens and MA receive 0.05. So far, so similar. The difference is, the DeepTokens are no longer tied to the USD (only initially) and the only producer is Entropia. So the price of DT may rise, which allows MA a risk free scenario.
i.e.
Current situation:
MA receives deposit of $10, the deposit is used (once) for hunting, releasing a liability of $9.50 (and a profit of $0.50 less costs).
DT:
MA receives deposit of $10, the deposit is used (once) for hunting, releasing a liability of $0.00 (and a profit of $10). Additionally, MA are in possession of 0.05 DT, while the participant is in possession of 0.95 DT.
If we let the value of 1 DT = $10, the player (on the open market) is still in possession of the equivalent of $9.50. The DT only has the value of the open market - if the value drops, lets say 1 DT = $1, the player now has just the equivalent of $0.95, while MA has the equivalent of $10 + $0.05. If the value increases, lets say 1 DT = $100, the player has a good total of $95, while MA also has a non-loss of $10+$5.
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Tl;dr, it removes MA's liability (assuming all returns are paid in DT, and assuming DT is an open market trader rather than an "exchange" or shop directly with MA who set the price).
I will let you all know if I manage to make it to London on Tuesday (it's pretty far for me, about 4hrs drive and I'm not staying over just for that hah).
