# Quiz 46 #### What features differentiate alternative blockchains like Ethereum and Solana from Bitcoin? (choose ALL that apply). * [x] They enable the creation of smart contracts. * [x] They support decentralized applications (dApps). * [ ] They lack centralized governance entirely. * [ ] They focus solely on simple transactions. **Note to Learner** Alternative blockchains, such as Ethereum and Solana, present competition to Bitcoin by offering unique features and capabilities that cater to different use cases. Platforms like Ethereum enable the creation of smart contracts, allowing for automated and trustless transactions without intermediaries. Additionally, they support decentralized applications (dApps), expanding the utility of blockchain technology beyond simple transactions. To learn more about it, you can follow the course [Master the Future: Navigating Global Competition in Digital Currencies](https://bsvblockchain.360learning.com/course/play/68b1588ae84235d7fa0cbcdc) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/bitcoin-as-historical-phenomenon/quiz-bitcoin-as-historical-phenomenon/quiz-46.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.