Polkadot News Today: BlockDAG, Chainlink, Sei, Polkadot Surge on $354M Presale, 61% Price Jump, 790% TVL, JAM Upgrade

The cryptocurrency market is currently spotlighting four projects—BlockDAG, Chainlink (LINK), Sei (SEI), and Polkadot (DOT)—each exhibiting distinct growth drivers and technical momentum. These assets are gaining traction among investors for their infrastructure readiness, institutional alignment, and scalability potential, as highlighted by recent developments and on-chain activity.

BlockDAG has raised $354 million in its presale, with 24.3 billion tokens sold to date, delivering a 2,660% ROI for early buyers compared to the Batch 29 price of $0.0276. The project’s hybrid DAG + Proof-of-Work model supports 15,000 TPS and EVM compatibility, with 18,500 ASIC miners and over 300 developers active on its testnet. CertiK and Halborn audits have been completed, and listings on exchanges like MEXC and BitMart are confirmed. A presale price of $0.0016 is fixed until August 11, offering a potential 3,025% upside relative to its original $0.05 listing price. Operational infrastructure, including X1/X10 miner demos and a mobile app, underscores its focus on immediate utility [1].

Chainlink (LINK) is approaching $20 after a 61% surge in the last 30 days, testing a five-year falling wedge pattern. Whale accumulation has increased, with large holders acquiring over 8 million tokens recently. Exchange reserves have hit multi-year lows, signaling reduced selling pressure. Institutional validation includes Chainlink’s inclusion in the SEC’s crypto task force, reinforcing its role in bridging on-chain and off-chain systems. Analysts project a potential breakout to $22–$28 if $20 resistance is cleared with sustained volume [1].

Sei (SEI) has seen its total value locked (TVL) rise to $626 million, driven by native USDC integration via Circle’s CCTP V2. This upgrade enabled seamless cross-chain transfers across 13 networks, boosting daily transaction volume by 3,600% and TVL by 790% in recent months. Corporate performance is equally strong: SEIC reported a 70% year-over-year EPS increase to $1.78, operating income growth of 9% with a 27% margin, and $180.8 million in share repurchases. The Giga upgrade roadmap aims to enhance EVM compatibility, aligning with enterprise-backed DeFi expansion [1].

Polkadot (DOT) is rebounding above $4.08 after a 7% decline, breaking out of a symmetrical triangle pattern. Technical indicators like RSI and MACD suggest further gains toward $4.10–$4.20, with potential targets of $6–$11+ if momentum holds. The upcoming JAM upgrade, expected in late 2025, will replace the Relay Chain with a modular, gasless system supporting hundreds of parallel cores. This shift positions Polkadot as a decentralized “supercomputer” for AI, gaming, and high-frequency trading. Rising DeFi usage and institutional staking flows further support its recovery [1].

The four coins reflect divergent but complementary value propositions. BlockDAG emphasizes immediate liquidity and infrastructure, LINK and SEI leverage institutional and on-chain adoption, while DOT focuses on long-term scalability through architectural upgrades. Investors tracking technical indicators, corporate performance, and ecosystem readiness may find these assets among the most compelling opportunities in the current market environment [1].

Source: [1] [title1Top Crypto Coins to Watch Today: BlockDAG, LINK, SEI, and DOT] [url1https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6888102293529f16716e8df2/]