PureWasabi

Hello everyone, Really like what I see about DU but I have some growing questions. First when the game is release will the universe start new? Meaning that everything that was done in Alpha will be gone? Things like player builds and land claims? Will the games lunch be a blank slate for everyone? Or would it be better to join now and start stocking up on build supplies and scout out areas to build? Sorry if this has been already been talked about but my searches have not answered these questions for me. Thanks for you time.