I find it curious that many people think there will be "one" winner in crypto. I see a world coming with numerous crypto currencies serving different needs and uses. I think several that are already here will be here for some time to come, XC of course being one of those. I just can't see this all ending with just one currency!
You need to read this. Most cryptogeeks don't understand currency.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2dfvoy/truth_you_dont_want_to_hear_bitcoin_price_matters/
I agree there is enough room for.
A - Store of value.
B - Smart Blockchain.
C - Anonymous Value Transfer.
It would be preferable if they did not compete and there were clear long term winners. Hell I would prefer it was all wrapped into one coin. Currency inherently does better when there is only one. Not many. People don't realize that "competition" in this area constantly steal wealth from the ecosystem as people lose it all and walk away. I would rather a flat currency that works on adoption than this ...
The crypto scene is driven much more by people wanting to be the early adopters of the next bitcoin than revolutionizing technology or solving real world problems. The issuance of XC is a prime example of that
Call me ignorant but I think that Reddit post is bullshit! I am DEFINITELY no expert when it comes to currencies but I don't think anyone could convince me at this point that there will only be "Bitcoin" in the crypto sphere. I strongly believe there will be many, I guess time will tell:-)