Technically it is a BlockChaim platform, which are chain blocks, not a cryptocurrency itself. Whose application is for decentralized currencies. It is characterized by having practically eliminated the commissions.
It is distinguished in that it is faster than the Ethereum platform, more scalable and allows creating other decentralized applications in a somewhat efficient way. Therefore, its clients can operate both in cryptocurrencies and in official currencies, in an open source ecosystem, thus improving the speed at which smart contracts can be executed. It has brought significant cheeks to the world of BlockChaim, and its form of security.