Minereum is different compared to lot of cryptocurrencies due its unique concept. The coin can actually mine without firing up any mining gear at all...thus removing energy efficiency issues and environmental impacts off the get go. Minereum can self-mine using the Ethereum Blockchain and the smart contract functionality that is built in there.
Yes, but there isn't enough trust for this token theses days unlike before when it was launched. Although the dev shows up from time to time, there should be an active community to promote mne/art and the dev should be more active.