I think it is underated as well. I have some thoughts about the subject...read on at my blogs. Here's one that may interest you, and read up on my recent one related to Lon Wong's announcement on @NEMbrial on Telegram which I think led to the surge in price in just a few hours, literally.
https://steemit.com/nem/@yomaicoin/nem-blockchain-already-growing-with-the-xem-coin
voted up and following. Thanks for your article.