can someone explain the difference between via and ethereum?
a. Ethereum will presumably launch in ~6months ; Viacoin already launched.
b. Ethereum technology is still experimental; Viacoin builds on top of CounterParty proven tech.
c. Ethereum is non liquid (BTC will sit until launch); Viacoin is traded and liquid.
d. Ethereum valuation will be >$20m at current prices but what (but what really matters is valuation at launch in bitcoins, i.e. if btc jumps during these 6months by x10, then Ethereum valuation at launch will be > $200m); Viacoin is traded today at $2.4m, and in 6months valuation will presumably reflect launch and integration of clearinghouse, and possibly introduction of Tree-Chains by Peter Todd).
I am a big supporter of both projects, but invested only in one.
At the end of the day, everything has a price, and value.
I try to invest in projects I believe in, AND where value is in my eyes greater than the price tag.
My 2cents.