Ethereum ist the most widely accepted cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. But ETH is not primarily a currency but rather a whole eco-system on which you can build smart-contracts and your own applications that use the Ethereum blockchain for the verification of transactions.
Even though there are competitors like EOS, Ethereum is likely to stay in the game and seems a wise investment if you are looking for a long-term investment and believe in the technology and the community around Ethereum. I belivSee full review