Even taking code from an existing blockchain requires integrating and testing. In this case the code bases are significantly diverged and there will likely be modifications needed, if it even makes sense to use the existing code at all (as opposed to using it as a model and developing new code). I'm not a Steem or Bitshares developer but from my experience with developing other software I can't see this being responsibly done with sufficient confidence to not risk breaking a live blockchain in less than 1-2 months.
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I thought it seemed like a short time to develop from start to finish. Unless there was a short cut since they know the code?
My concern was that the timeline seemed unrealistic like it was guesstimated and not estimated.
It is why I asked if they needed a week to provide a real timeline and cost analysis.
With my experience of estimating projects you can come close from experience and rough ideas. But until you draw(vision/plan/details) the project and list out all components you cant make an accurate estimate.
Edit: I wasn't thinking they would be able to write test and implement anything in less than 4 months. Todays date Feb/07/2019 I was thinking they are only estimating writing the code?
Good points.
I'm thinking there is a connection to bitshares many are not aware of as well.
Maybe things have already been largely developed. Kinda like how @dan responded to a lot of the fiasco here lately.
As for Bitshares, we are talking about the same players from there that are doing development, etc. on Steem. Can't imagine they don't have a grasp of the stuff already.