Bitcoin is a protocol as much as it is a currency - think of mining, proof of work, trustless transactions, anonymity. Why put the word 'coin' in its name?

PS. I guess I don't have an explanation of why this shouldn't be moved to the altcoin section. I just take exception with people dismissing the project when it has so much to offer after a 4-year period of empty space since bitcoin was released. It's bloody well time to harnass this technology and start making things happen instead of merely having 'play money' for gambling. Ironic I know considering this is the speculation forum.