Why is that important to note? That my friend is a suspicious statement.
So people looking to buy them know that they are not getting a new product. This information was divulged in Zooko’s interview with Innosilicon’s owner. In my opinion pre-mining is dishonest.
As for your suspicion, I have nothing secret to disclose. I’m not paid by Bitmain or anyone else to give information or opinions of any kind other than my own.