BlockDAG Presale Surpasses $365.5M as Early Investors Target 3,000% Gains

BlockDAG, a new Layer 1 blockchain project, is generating significant buzz ahead of its mainnet launch on August 11, with its innovative DAG + PoW architecture and early price discounts attracting investor attention. The project has already raised $365.5 million in its presale, selling over 24.7 billion BDAG tokens at as low as $0.0016. With a confirmed listing price of $0.05 and speculative forecasts suggesting the token could reach $1, early investors see the potential for over 3,000% returns [1].

BlockDAG’s design combines a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) with Proof-of-Work (PoW), aiming to address the longstanding blockchain trilemma of scalability, security, and decentralization. Unlike many competing projects that rely on speed-focused alternatives like Proof-of-Stake, BlockDAG uses DAG to enable parallel transaction processing, reportedly supporting between 2,000 to 15,000 TPS—well beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. This performance is complemented by PoW, which the team insists is crucial for maintaining trustless security and resisting Sybil attacks [1].

EVM compatibility further distinguishes BlockDAG. Developers can deploy Ethereum-based smart contracts without rewrites, giving the platform an edge over current DAG-based competitors like Kaspa and Solana in terms of developer accessibility and ecosystem maturity. This feature supports rapid application development, with 4,500+ developers building over 300 apps on the live testnet [1].

The project is not just theoretical—its ecosystem is already operational. Over 18,000 ASIC miners are active, and 2.5 million users have engaged with the X1 mobile miner app. A Demo Trading Platform allows users to buy BDAG at presale rates and trade in demo mode, while a live testnet and planned listings on 20+ exchanges signal strong operational readiness [1].

Early investors, particularly those from Batch 1, have already realized over 2,660% gains. With the presale price now at $0.0016—far below the initial Batch 29 price of $0.0276—some price watchers speculate that BDAG could reach $1 within the year, representing a potential 625x increase from current levels. While this is a forecast and not a guaranteed outcome, the platform’s active user base, real-world tools, and capital raised suggest the project is being built to meet real demand [1].

BlockDAG’s hybrid model is positioned to offer a scalable, secure, and developer-friendly blockchain that meets the needs of Web3 applications. With a working ecosystem and a clear path toward launch, the project is moving beyond theoretical concepts into active development and user engagement. As the August 11 date approaches, the focus remains on whether this combination of DAG and PoW can deliver on its promises of high throughput and robust security in a competitive market [1].

Source: [1] BlockDAG’s DAG + PoW Design Fuels Hopes for 100x BDAG Gains! (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689666723e7f0939817a84fb/)