- Governance avoids the crazy infighting like bitcoin has
- POS for holders
- Some Funds held to support development and thus provide top notch code.
- Smart roadmap
MrSunshine hit the big reason "why their isnt more hype" in his very first point. It is the 'crazy infighting' that gets BTC into the news, that puts it forefront in the 'Noobs' head, that gets the BTC price up. (...and yeah I include the Wall Street Wonders in the 'Noob' class. In there head BTC comprises the entire Crypto-sphere)
Decred is using Real Accomplishments to move us up, it is happening, but it is at a calmer pace and in a calmer environment.