According to them
Decred is an open and progressive cryptocurrency with a system of community-based governance integrated into its blockchain.
Mining
Mining is done using mixed PoW and PoS.
"Decred uses a hybridized consensus system to strike a balance between miners and users to create a more robust currency."
Development
"Anyone can submit feature proposals, and developers are paid for work to fulfill requirements in full view of the community. Funding for this work comes directly from the Decred blockchain."
Governance
Decred solves an issue that has struck over Ethereum (and ETC) and most recently over Bitcoin (and BCH).
"Decred is constructing a layered governance organization that extends beyond the miners and users to bring forward and represent insider and outsider voices in the community. "
Markets
Decred is currently available at:
- Poloniex
- Bittrex
- Bleutrade
- Cryptopia
- YoBit
- Tux Exchange
Learn more about it on their official website at https://www.decred.org
or on their blog at https://blog.decred.org