Indeed, different tech, operation approach, and business model. It will change the way how the crypto platforms do business in the future. It is a paradigm shift in both technology and business model in this cryptocurrency industry.
It's amusing to me how much traction Iota has gained on so many fronts without ever being available on any exchange, it's the opposite of speculation. Iota made the front page of r/bitcoin with the Ubuntu news and had btc fanboys shitting their pants. I've never seen anything like it in crypto, kudos to David and Dom for their work. Now the community needs to focus on independent developer projects. There are large bounties available from whale club to fund independent developer projects so spread the news!