Why is Ethereum so special?

[Footmanred]

Ethereum has seen a huge rise in its adoption as the platform new startups use in implementing their projects.
However, there are other platforms such as Waves that can do the same things Ethereum does ( even easily as Waves does not require any programming skills). Why can't new startups use the Ethereum alternatives? Is there any uniqueness in Ethereum that other platforms don't have? What makes Ethereum the in-thing?

The most diffrent is baseline, in which you do not list all the pros. Who has encountered, he knows, and projects and campaigns are very much based on the air. In general, this is the future, Bitcoin can at the same time enjoy only its price.

[travelgear17]

Ethereum allows intelligence within the blockchain, so Ethereum blockchain is able to do much more things that just keeping track of who owns what.
Ethereum allows to code applications within the blockchain, such as a bet, a derivatives contract, a bond, a lending contract, etc.

[khan149]

Ethereum is the new and improved cryptocurrency that is often called Bitcoin 2.0 – except it allows you to do more through its internal programming language, so it isn’t just a currency it is a lot more.Many ICOs use their platform.

[cryptoenterprise]

Ethereum is like one of the pioneers of the cryptoworld, and in a way, other altcoins used and continue to use Ethereum to be created. Its solid, and has very high visibility and its volume is consistent. Great developers and great leadership. Besides this its probably the no1 altcoin.

[Cixboy61]

Ethereum wallets adn ERC20 systems are more useful than Waves or etc for now.
But remember that Waves or Lisk are on the project process. They are continue to develop.

[lenovo16]

Ethereum has seen a huge rise in its adoption as the platform new startups use in implementing their projects.
However, there are other platforms such as Waves that can do the same things Ethereum does ( even easily as Waves does not require any programming skills). Why can't new startups use the Ethereum alternatives? Is there any uniqueness in Ethereum that other platforms don't have? What makes Ethereum the in-thing?

For me etherium is more affortable than other altcoin, that why there's a lot of project whobuses ETH as their token. Aside from that Ethereum has its good reputation in the cryptocurrency. Addition to that bitcoin also has its value in the market that why some ICO use often ETH as a replacement for the bitcoin.

[saleenasmith]

At its simplest, Ethereum is an open software platform based on blockchain technology that enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications.

[Synaesthesia]

I don't think it is more special than Waves. It's just one of the first platform and creates trust from the users. If the Waves wants to be known more, it needs to do better

[sinduarianto]

probably because Ethereum is the main coin in Altcoin because the new Altcoin definitely needs ethereum.

[hachiman13]

Ethereum is the primary cause for cryptocurrencies popularity and the diversity in the market with its smart contract features. Without it, I doubt bitcoin could make the market more interesting and more promising in terms of investment. Sure, it has some scalability problems but if I were an investor, I'd rather have my tokens be affiliated to a more stable entity rather than waves.

[joepke]

found a website where you can check all wallets and private keys. etherdb.info
Anyone seen this before?

[real eyes realize]

Ethereum is my favorite altcoin. It is easy to use and the price of it remains stable generally according to other altcoins. Its price is not satisfactory for now, but I hope it will be better in the future.

[alpsea]

Ethereum has the best infrastructure among others.
Others did something using ethereum infrastructure
But even the waves were'nt so successful.

[lionz]

I think it's that the Ethereum network has been around for so long and as such feels more stable and established. People will be more likely to use things that they know work. The whole "If it's not broken, don't fix it" scenario.

[ankurguta87]

May be because of ERC 20  tokens. Ether was never designed for payments.
Raiden.network is developing application for ETH  for very fast transaction. If they succeed, ETH will fly

[ryanben]

What makes ETH special is because ETH has smart contract technology. Nowadays, most projects use smart contract technology to create separate tokens for each project.

[pogpog10]

Ethereum is very special indeed . It’s not a regular alt coin because it’s have hundreds of uses. We see lots of platforms that’s based on ethereum. For that reason it will always be special and it will only get better.

[romeo111]

Ethereum is the only project that already developed very good infrastructure in crypto platform among others,
The Ethereum platform tokens transactions can made to follow smart contract.
already a large number of ICOs launched in the Ethereum platform.
Because i think ethereum is most special platform for everyone.

[KaliLinux]

Ethereum has seen a huge rise in its adoption as the platform new startups use in implementing their projects.
However, there are other platforms such as Waves that can do the same things Ethereum does ( even easily as Waves does not require any programming skills). Why can't new startups use the Ethereum alternatives? Is there any uniqueness in Ethereum that other platforms don't have? What makes Ethereum the in-thing?

My understanding is its because of smart contract application in block chain technology. There are opportunities to mine ETH with decent profit by using GPU mining rigs.
It may overtake bitcoin as i heard some opinions but its very hard to expect.
I see there are many courses to learn to become smart contract developers.

[Rumble97]

Maybe because the prize of Ethereum is very highest compared another