BlockDAG Combines DAG and PoW to Achieve 10k TPS and $5B Market Cap Potential

BlockDAG’s DAG-PoW system is positioning itself as a potential solution to the blockchain scalability trilemma—balancing scalability, security, and decentralization. The project combines a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure with a modified Proof-of-Work (PoW) model, aiming to deliver high transaction throughput without compromising decentralization or security. BlockDAG has raised $360 million to date, with more than 2.5 million users and over 24.6 billion BDAG coins sold, indicating growing interest in its hybrid approach [1].

The DAG component allows for parallel transaction confirmations, eliminating the need for block creation and reducing bottlenecks. This design is projected to process between 2,000 and 15,000 transactions per second, significantly outpacing traditional blockchains like Bitcoin (7 TPS) and Ethereum (30 TPS). In practice, the network is already testing speeds of up to 10 blocks per second, demonstrating that the model can support fast, reliable transactions [1].

To ensure security and prevent double-spending, BlockDAG layers PoW over the DAG. This means that while transactions are processed quickly through the DAG, they are later validated and ordered by a decentralized network of miners. Over 18,900 ASIC mining units have already been sold, and the X1 mobile mining app has more than 2.5 million users, highlighting the decentralized nature of the network [1]. The PoW mechanism ensures that transaction validation requires real computational effort, deterring malicious behavior and maintaining the trustless foundation of the system.

Developers are also seeing benefits from the platform’s design. BlockDAG supports Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing smart contracts written in Solidity to be executed directly on the network. The DAG architecture further reduces latency and enhances execution speed. Additionally, the platform offers a low-code builder, making smart contract deployment more accessible to non-technical users [1].

End-users can interact with the network through the X1 mobile miner or the upcoming Cold Wallet, which will support features such as mining, staking, and trading. The Demo Exchange is already live, allowing real BDAG purchases and practice selling through demo tools [1]. These tools aim to reduce barriers to entry for new users and foster broader adoption.

The project’s presale price is $0.0016, with an expected listing price of $0.05. This represents a projected return of 3025% for early investors. Analysts have estimated that if all BDAG coins enter circulation, the market cap could reach nearly $5 billion [1].

By combining the speed of DAG with the security of PoW, BlockDAG is attempting to build a blockchain that scales effectively while maintaining decentralization and trustlessness. The platform’s hybrid model offers a pragmatic approach to solving one of the most persistent challenges in the blockchain industry. For investors and developers alike, it presents a compelling case for how Layer 1 networks can evolve beyond traditional trade-offs.

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[1] BlockDAG’s DAG-PoW System: A Closer Look at the Scalability Trilemma

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