Tera is a decentralized application platform. This is akin to an operating system. Tera consists of a repository of programs and data storage integrated into the Internet. The mechanism for publishing programs and data on this platform is free from censorship. The circulatory system is the blockchain.
Decred aims to build a community-directed digital currency whose security, adaptability, and sustainability make it a superior long-term store of value. It is achieving this aim by building the world's first truly decentralized autonomous organization.