BlockDAG Surpasses $380M Presale As LILPEPE Lags On Meme Momentum

LILPEPE continues to ride the wave of meme culture in the crypto space, having raised over $22 million in its Stage 11 presale. Built on Ethereum, the project has largely leveraged the Pepe meme phenomenon, drawing comparisons to earlier meme successes like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Its appeal lies in strong branding and a vocal community that amplifies the narrative through social media. However, while the excitement is real, the absence of tangible tools, applications, or technology beyond token distribution leaves its long-term sustainability questionable [1].

In contrast, BlockDAG (BDAG) is making waves with a fundamentally different approach. The project has raised an impressive $380 million across 25.3 billion tokens sold, with Batch 29 priced at $0.0276. Early investors from the first batch are already seeing gains of 2,660%. BlockDAG's infrastructure integrates blockchain with a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure, enabling throughput speeds ranging from 2,000 to 15,000 transactions per second—outpacing major competitors like Ethereum and Solana [1].

The project’s dual mining model further sets it apart. Through the X1 mobile app, users can mine BDAG using a Proof-of-Engagement model, while the X10 hardware miner operates on a Proof-of-Work basis. With nearly 19,400 hardware miners already sold and generating over $7.8 million in pre-mainnet revenue, the project is demonstrating both scalability and practical adoption [1].

Unlike LILPEPE, which remains a narrative-driven project, BlockDAG has already deployed live tools, including Dashboard V4, and is building a functional ecosystem before its listing. This tangible progress, combined with its hybrid architecture and accessible mining models, positions BlockDAG as a serious contender in the next phase of crypto innovation [1].

The distinction between the two projects is becoming increasingly clear. While LILPEPE thrives on community-driven hype, it lacks the foundational tools needed for long-term viability. Meme coins can deliver rapid returns, but they are also inherently volatile and subject to the ebb and flow of public attention. BlockDAG, on the other hand, is constructing a robust, scalable infrastructure that supports real-world usage and adoption [1].

With over $380 million in presale funds and a growing hardware miner network, BlockDAG is not just raising capital but building the underlying technology necessary for widespread use. The project’s current trajectory—marked by live tools, proven scalability, and a hybrid mining model—suggests that it is more than a short-term market play. Instead, it represents a significant step forward in the evolution of blockchain technology [1].

LILPEPE may continue to trend on social media, but in the competitive and fast-moving world of crypto, it is BlockDAG that is demonstrating the kind of infrastructure and execution that investors and developers look for. As the industry moves toward more scalable and efficient solutions, the gap between meme-driven narratives and real-world utility will likely continue to widen [1].

Source: [1] LILPEPE Rides the Meme Wave, But BlockDAG’s $380M Raise Shows Real Power (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68aaf1c9d1cf4e06c5670581/)