2016, people still trying to make bitcoin clone that better than bitcoin, it's very fun to spectate for the "bitcoin killers", they failing everytime but still trying.
Bitcoin is neither dead nor it will be dead in coming years, in fact it will grow more and become more powerful as a currency when new users and companies will join it.
Everyday new users are adopting bitcoin and a new merchant start accepting bitcoin.Some people want bitcoin price to fall so they spread false rumors about bitcoin death.They also know very well that bitcoin is here to stay longer than they live