Blockchain today is far from being only cryptocurrencies. It turned out to be a platform, with a future potential matching even the Internet. Thanks to its unique characteristics, it can host applications we haven't even dreamt of yet.
Being a decentralised platform, blockchains are more resistant to attacks and censorship. Distributed systems remove single point of failure, which is a drawback of centralised solutions.
On blockchain, everybody can create their own applications, without limits or permissions. Idea and creativity is all what it takes.
Ethereum is nowadays the most used platform for decentralised applications. It offers its own programming language, which brings it endless flexibility.