You're comparing using an obsolete version full of known exploits in the wild, which may be hacked by automated scripts, with adopting a bleeding edge system wh

You're comparing using an obsolete version full of known exploits in the wild, which may be hacked by automated scripts, with adopting a bleeding edge system which may or may not have undisclosed vulnerabilities potentially know only by a few elite researchers? Try again. Also you're missing the obvious solution, using a long-term support system with a robust audit process and well timed security releases. Author's setup will NOT be safer than that.