BlockDAG (BDAG) has achieved a monumental presale milestone, raising $341 million and distributing 24 billion coins as it enters batch 29 priced at $0.0016 until August 11. Early investors have realized 2,660% gains since batch 1, with the project's functional X1 miner app already attracting over 2 million users worldwide. The app eliminates technical barriers to crypto mining, serving as an entry point to BlockDAG's broader ecosystem featuring EVM-compatible smart contracts and a no-code dApp builder.
In stark contrast, Bitcoin Hyper—a Layer 2 solution promising Bitcoin scalability—has garnered $2.5 million in presale funding amid speculation of 1000x returns. Despite aligning with Bitcoin's momentum, the project lacks a working product or verifiable user base, relying entirely on roadmap promises rather than demonstrated functionality.
BlockDAG's tangible progress includes strategic sports sponsorships with the Seattle Orcas and Seawolves, expanding mainstream visibility, and a hybrid DAG-PoW architecture targeting 2,000-15,000 TPS. Its live testnet and developer initiatives further validate its technological claims, positioning BDAG as a functional Layer 1 contender against established networks like Kaspa and Solana.