Myths show up for a reason. Often it is a concealed threat.
Prometheus was greatly punished for giving fire to humanity.
A lot of powerful people will be harmed by the creation of truthcoin.
Will they take it out on the creators?
If I didn't already like James and Paul, I would say "I hope so, only to demonstrate the futility of going after the creators of systems like this!"
Another reason for doing an initial distribution more favorable to the creators than just BTC airdrop: If it becomes a success then they should have enough money to move to a tropical island and hire bodyguards =)
I'm glad that Prometheus gave us fire.