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It will be very interesting to see in general which project can/will compete with Ethereum. Projects like Tezos/EOS/Qtum could change the smart-contract blockchain space huge. I really like the competition, especially with the fact that ethereum itself is going to improve itself.

"Chinese Ethereum" aka NEO, formerly known as AntShares is probably a strong contender as well.

Yeah I wish I was more patient with that one, I bought at about $7 then sold at $7 when I got bored :(

Not making the same mistake with EOS.

Well. Ethereum has infrastructure in a form of developers and new companies (Icos) and backing of huge companies. Also exchanges are offering Ethereum. It´s the same with Bitcoin that has a developed ecosystem. It´s not that easy to just barge in and take a place of an alpha-monkey just because one is touting another approach. :)
Neo looks to have chinese companies interested in it and will succeed at that geological location.

Fair call, but really ETH's cap is minuscule compared to the money its backers swing around on a daily basis - they aren't THAT involved in it ;)

EOS has the potential to steal all that shine.

People will usually just go with a product that works. It's going to be an interesting 2018.