Solana News Today: Whales and Retailers Fuel BlockDAG's Deflationary Rise in 2025

BlockDAG, a blockchain project leveraging a hybrid Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof-of-Work (PoW) architecture, has emerged as a leading contender in the cryptocurrency market in 2025. The project has raised over $387 million, with the token price currently at $0.03 in Batch 30. Early investors who purchased tokens at $0.001 in Batch 1 are projected to achieve a 2,900% return on investment. This momentum is supported by gamified incentives, including a 25% referral program and “Buyer Battles,” where the largest daily buyer is rewarded with unsold token allocations, fostering a self-sustaining growth loop.

BlockDAG’s technological innovation is central to its appeal. The hybrid DAG-PoW architecture enables high transaction throughput, supporting up to 15,000 transactions per second (TPS). This performance surpasses the scalability limitations of Ethereum , even with Layer-2 solutions, and outperforms XRP in cross-border payment applications. Furthermore, BlockDAG’s EVM compatibility allows Ethereum developers to migrate over 300 decentralized applications (dApps), leveraging lower transaction costs and greater scalability. This transition is already underway, with over 4,500 developers actively building on the platform.

Adoption metrics further highlight the project’s growing traction. The X1 mobile mining app has attracted 2.5 million users, democratizing access to blockchain mining through smartphones. In parallel, the sale of over 19,300 ASIC miners underscores the project’s appeal to both retail and institutional participants. These figures reflect a strong foundation of user engagement and community-driven growth, distinguishing BlockDAG from traditional projects that often struggle to attract adoption post-launch.

Strategic partnerships are also playing a critical role in BlockDAG’s ecosystem expansion. Collaborations with global sports teams, such as Inter Milan and Seattle Orcas, are integrating blockchain technology into mainstream culture through NFT-based fan engagement initiatives. These efforts are complemented by BlockDAG’s participation in Token 2049 Singapore, a major Web3 conference where the project is leveraging visibility to attract further investment.

BlockDAG is also differentiating itself through deflationary tokenomics and institutional-grade security. The project has undergone audits by CertiK and Halborn, with all identified vulnerabilities resolved. Security measures include multi-signature protections and parallel PoW processing, enhancing resilience against network attacks. These safeguards, combined with a structured launch and clear roadmap, have attracted significant institutional interest, with two new whale investors recently committing $4.4 million and $4.3 million, pushing total whale participation above $10 million.

Looking ahead, BlockDAG’s upcoming exchange listings are expected to unlock liquidity and attract further institutional adoption. With over 20 confirmed listings, the project is positioned to compete directly with established layer-1s like Ethereum and Solana . While Solana continues to see institutional support, including a proposed $1 billion treasury managed by Galaxy Digital , Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital, BlockDAG’s structured delivery provides a distinct advantage in market visibility and user traction.