BlockDAG (BDAG) is making waves in the crypto presale arena, having raised nearly $383 million and currently in its 29th batch with a token price of $0.0276, representing a staggering 2,660% return on investment from its initial $0.001 price. Over 25 billion coins have been sold, underscoring robust investor interest.
The project distinguishes itself through tangible pre-mainnet infrastructure. Its X1 mobile mining app has attracted over 2.5 million users, gamifying the mining experience and serving as a key engagement tool. Additional components like the 'Buyer Battles' leaderboard and BlockDAG Academy foster community interaction and education, though their primary function appears to be driving presale momentum.
Beyond marketing, BlockDAG is building technical credibility. The company is shipping its X-series ASIC miners to community members, and its 'Primordial' Testnet is live, offering block explorer access, wallet integration, and data visualizations. The hybrid protocol, merging Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and blockchain technology, aims for a throughput of 2,000 to 15,000 transactions per second. The roadmap targets a full mainnet launch in 2025, with ambitions for over 1,000 dApps by 2026.
While the project demonstrates more substance than typical presales—with functional tools and hardware already distributed—questions remain about its ability to transition from a highly successful marketing-driven presale to a sustainable, utility-rich ecosystem post-launch.