I don't believe that the competition is shorting NEXCF.
But it is being shorted.
Thus the increased volatility which can create good purchasing opportunities for traders to add to their core or start a new position.
Watch the vids. In one of them and I can't remember off hand which one but, Evan was asked that same question and he hesitated before answering that yes it was possible.
My take was that at the time they didn't have any contracts presented for a buy out, but the future is very bright for NEXCF, so who knows.
With all the projects and tech they have , it's not far off to believe that they could be a potential buyout at a later time.
With the nasdaq listing, completion of the board members and multiple contracts , they certainly have a lot to offer.