BlockDAG’s EVM Upgrade Challenges XRP, NEAR’s Speculative Narratives with 15K TPS

BlockDAG (BDAG) has emerged as a standout project in 2025, securing a record $408 million in its presale while unveiling a groundbreaking Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) upgrade. With 26.2 billion tokens sold and 325,000 global holders, the project’s hybrid DAG-PoW architecture and EVM compatibility have positioned it as a scalable, decentralized alternative to traditional Layer-1 blockchains. The presale, initially priced at $0.0016, has seen multiple price adjustments, including a limited-time $0.0013 rate before escalating to $0.03 in its final batches. Analysts project a post-launch price range of $0.05–$0.10, with long-term targets reaching $5–$10, driven by partnerships with exchanges like MEXC, LBank, and Coinbase.

The EVM upgrade, a first for a DAG-based network, allows seamless migration of Ethereum dApps without re-coding, combining DAG’s throughput with EVM’s liquidity. This innovation addresses scalability challenges faced by legacy blockchains, enabling BlockDAG to process 2,000–15,000 transactions per second while maintaining security. The project’s testnet, “Awakening,” launched on September 25, 2025, demonstrated its ability to handle parallel confirmations and account abstraction.

While XRP and NEAR have drawn attention for price movements—XRP’s ETF hopes and NEAR’s $6 target—BlockDAG’s infrastructure-driven growth contrasts with speculative narratives. XRP’s price remains tied to regulatory outcomes, whereas NEAR’s gains rely on speculative trading. BlockDAG, however, has built tangible momentum through hardware adoption, including 19,800 shipped miners and 3 million active users on the X1 app. Its referral program, offering 25% rewards for invitations, has further fueled adoption across 130+ countries.

The project’s $0.0013 presale rate, available until October 1, 2025, represents a 2,900% ROI for early buyers compared to its $0.03 Batch 30 price. This affordability, paired with a confirmed $0.05 launch price, has attracted both retail and institutional investors, including $4.4M and $3.6M single-day purchases. BlockDAG’s deployment event in Singapore, aligned with Token2049, will showcase its hybrid DAG-EVM framework, with exchange listings expected by October 2025.

Analysts highlight BlockDAG’s structural advantages over peers. Unlike Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA), which rely on meme culture or academic upgrades, BlockDAG ties growth to user incentives and real-world adoption. With $397 million raised and a decentralized mining network spanning 130+ countries, the project has demonstrated execution beyond theoretical roadmaps. As the crypto market evolves, BlockDAG’s blend of scalability, EVM compatibility, and community-driven infrastructure may redefine benchmarks for 2025.

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