Blockchain rose against the tides in 2017. What can we expect in 2018?

In an eventful year, the crypto industry has risen against several stumbling blocks as they have turned out to become platforms for publicity and awareness. However the industry capacity suggests more eventful seasons ahead as disruption continues.
Tangle (DAG) vs Blockchain

A Tangle is a novel technology concept that can mitigate most of the problems associated with blockchain based cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies relying on a “Tangle” have no transaction fees, miners or blocks. Examples of Tangle based cryptocurrencies include IOTA and Byteball. With Byteball you can make safe contracts that will be executed exactly as agreed upon. IOTA is ideal for micropayments and “machine-to-machine” payments.