BlockDAG is making waves in the blockchain space with its innovative hybrid model that combines Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof-of-Work (PoW). The project is generating significant buzz, particularly for its $364 million presale and the technological foundation it brings to the Layer 1 ecosystem [1]. Unlike many Layer 1 chains that prioritize speed through Proof-of-Stake, BlockDAG is leveraging DAG’s capacity for parallel transaction confirmation alongside PoW’s established security model, offering a potential solution to the blockchain trilemma of speed, decentralization, and security [1].
The platform is designed to process between 2,000 to 15,000 transactions per second (TPS), far outpacing traditional Layer 1 networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum [1]. This performance is supported by a DAG-based structure that enables concurrent validation, eliminating bottlenecks associated with linear blockchain models. In addition, BlockDAG retains PoW as its consensus mechanism, ensuring the network remains decentralized and secure [1].
What sets BlockDAG apart is its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), a feature that allows developers to deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts on the platform [1]. This makes it more accessible for developers accustomed to Ethereum’s ecosystem, offering a high-performance and secure environment that Solana and Kaspa cannot fully match [1].
BlockDAG’s infrastructure is already active, with 19,000+ ASIC miners sold and a testnet supporting 4,500 developers building 300+ decentralized applications (dApps) across DeFi, gaming, and Web3. A mobile mining app, X1, has already attracted 2.5 million users, while a demo trading platform allows early users to familiarize themselves with the platform before the official launch [1].
The platform is scheduled for its official global launch on August 11 [1]. BDAG is currently available at $0.0016 during the presale and is set to list at $0.05 on 20+ exchanges, potentially offering early participants a 3025% return from the launch day [1]. Analysts have speculated that a $1 price target for BDAG could be reached within 12 to 18 months, representing a 625x increase from the current presale price [1].
From a user perspective, BlockDAG is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, with plans for a Cold Wallet and a live Demo Trading Dashboard. Miners benefit from a PoW-based hashrate model, while developers gain from scalable infrastructure that can grow alongside increasing user adoption [1]. The platform’s $600 million presale target is intended to support liquidity, development grants, and marketing efforts to drive long-term growth [1].
As the launch date approaches, BlockDAG is positioned to transition from a presale-focused project to a fully operational mainnet. If the hybrid DAG and PoW model performs as expected, it could attract both users and developers seeking a reliable, scalable Layer 1 solution [1].
Source: [1] How BlockDAG’s DAG + Proof-of-Work Setup Could Transform Layer 1 Projects in 2025 (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689514ec460ddc4edad486a3/)
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