SUI News Today: BlockDAG's F1-Powered Race to Altcoin Supremacy: $416M Presale and 15K TPS Overtake SUI

BlockDAG's partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team has positioned it as a standout altcoin in 2025, combining cultural visibility with robust infrastructure and presale momentum. In September 2025, the project secured the exclusive title of the BWT Alpine F1® Team's Layer One Blockchain Partner, a strategic move that aligns it with the global prestige of motorsport. This collaboration, facilitated by Playfly Sports, extends beyond branding to include on-track activations, Web3 integrations, and co-branded campaigns. The partnership ensures BlockDAG's logo appears on Alpine's race cars, digital platforms, and fan engagement tools, leveraging Formula 1®'s 1.5 billion annual viewership to amplify its reachBlockDAG Secures Alpine F1® Sponsorship, Cementing Its Spot …^[1].

The presale has further solidified BlockDAG's momentum, with over $416 million raised and 26.5 billion coins sold across 150 stages. Early buyers in Batch 1 have seen a 2,900% return, while the current Batch 30 price remains at $0.0016, significantly lower than the projected $0.05 launch priceBlockDAG’s BWT Alpine F1® Sponsorship & $415M Presale Drives Fan Engagement as it Beats Cronos and WLFI on Top Crypto Performers List^[2]. This structured pricing model creates urgency, as each sold batch raises the cost for subsequent buyers. The project's hybrid consensus mechanism-combining Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) scalability with Proof-of-Work (PoW) security-supports 2,000–15,000 transactions per second, a critical advantage over traditional blockchainsBlockDAG BWT Alpine F1® Team Sponsorship & $410M+ Presale …^[3].

Infrastructure development has been a focal point, with the Awakening Testnet live since September 2025. This testnet validates core features such as UTXO removal for streamlined ledgers, account abstraction for smart wallets, and Stratum miner integration. Over 20,000 X-Series miners have been shipped globally, complementing 3 million daily users of the X1 mobile mining app. These tools demonstrate real-world adoption, with hardware production scaling to 2,000 units weeklyBlockDAG’s F1® Sponsorship With DOGE and HYPE …^[4]. Third-party audits by CertiK and Halborn have further reinforced security, covering vesting contracts and treasury controls.

Community growth underscores BlockDAG's grassroots appeal. The project has attracted 312,000+ holders, with daily additions exceeding 1,000. Social platforms host 325,000 members across 130 countries, while the X1 app's gamified mining and referral programs drive engagementBWT Alpine F1® Sponsorship, 26.5B Coins Sold, & $415M Raised: …^[5]. Institutional confidence is evident in $10 million+ whale activity and a $6.4 billion Trump Media treasury deal, though the latter pertains to competing projectsBlockDAG’s BWT Alpine F1® Sponsorship & $415M Presale Drives Fan Engagement as it Beats Cronos and WLFI on Top Crypto Performers List^[2]. BlockDAG's cultural partnerships, including with the Seattle Seawolves and Seattle Orcas, further diversify its global footprintBWT Alpine F1® Sponsorship, 26.5B Coins Sold, & $415M Raised: …^[5].

Analysts highlight BlockDAG's differentiation from peers like SUI and Mantle. While SUI focuses on developer tools and theoretical scalability, BlockDAG's hybrid architecture and hardware deployments offer immediate utility. The project's $416 million presale dwarfs competitors' early fundraising, with Avalanche raising $230 million and Solana $25 million. Upcoming milestones include the Singapore Deployment Event in October 2025, where the $0.0016 price lock will expire, potentially triggering a valuation jump.

BlockDAG's success reflects a strategic blend of exclusivity, infrastructure, and community. By embedding itself in Formula 1®'s narrative of precision and performance, it aligns with a brand that values innovation and excellence. As the presale nears its $600 million target, the project's ecosystem-comprising miners, developers, and users-positions it as a formidable contender in the 2025 altcoin landscapeWhere Speed Meets Scalability: The Shared DNA of BlockDAG^[6].