Dogecoin experienced a robust 7% surge this week, spurred by renewed hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts and eased U.S. trade policies. Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG) is setting the stage for long-term growth. The project successfully raised over $208 million in its groundbreaking presale and, during its recent Keynote 3, unveiled a bold roadmap: achieving 15,000 transactions per second (TPS) within 24 months post-mainnet launch.
While Dogecoin responded to short-term market shifts, BlockDAG is forging a future with successive performance enhancements, consistent product rollouts, and a clear commitment to network speed and scalability. CEO Antony Turner provided concrete details:
“The launch of our Mainnet will be transformative, setting BlockDAG apart with initial transaction speeds of 2,000 TPS. We plan to boost this to 15,000 TPS within two years after launch, surpassing our main proof-of-work competitors.”
Dogecoin Rallies on Federal Rate Cut Hopes
The latest 7% increase in Dogecoin’s value was primarily driven by macroeconomic signals, such as a softer stance on interest rates and possible exemptions from trade tariffs. Currently trading near $0.18, DOGE briefly surpassed its 26-day Exponential Moving Average, though the outlook remains cautiously optimistic.
Market indicators suggest that DOGE needs to maintain above $0.18 to prevent a regression to crucial support levels at $0.16 and $0.14. Resistance is seen at $0.21 and $0.24. Although momentum has picked up, trading volume is modest, suggesting that major market players are still hesitating, waiting for a stronger signal to commit.
Fundamentally, Dogecoin’s characteristics remain static—it’s a community-driven coin lacking smart contract capabilities or Layer-1 infrastructure development. Despite community initiatives to boost its utility through increased payment integrations and e-commerce uses, DOGE does not yet demonstrate the dynamic ecosystem growth characterizing projects like BlockDAG.
BlockDAG Reaches $208M, Aiming for 15,000 TPS Milestone
BlockDAG’s growth isn’t just hopeful—it’s driven by actual products. Recently, the protocol confirmed over $208 million raised through its crypto presale, establishing it as one of the quickest evolving blockchain projects around. At Keynote 3, Turner detailed plans to use this momentum for achieving technological superiority.
The standout news? BlockDAG’s goal to achieve 2,000 TPS at its mainnet launch, aiming for a peak of 15,000 TPS by the second year. These goals are grounded in the reality of BlockDAG’s advanced hybrid consensus design, combining proof-of-work security with efficient DAG-based processing.
Turner emphasized, “We aim to build a blockchain that starts fast and scales up. Every update, every testnet iteration, every code line contributes to this vision.”
Such an ambitious plan positions BlockDAG to not only rival traditional proof-of-work networks like Bitcoin and Kaspa but also to surpass many Layer-2 networks in speed, decentralization, and data fidelity.
Infrastructure in Motion: Testnet, Rewards, and Tools
Keynote 3 unveiled the debut of BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet, marking a significant enhancement over the previous alpha version. This update brings quicker transaction capabilities, an improved explorer, and tools for creating tokens, NFTs, and decentralized apps.
As a reward for participation, all current holders were granted 10,000 testnet tokens, which will vest over four weeks via a reliable smart contract. Additionally, BlockDAG initiated a testnet contest offering $60,000 in actual BDAG rewards, allocated to the top 30 wallets based on their activity, mining efforts, and holdings.
This testnet isn’t just for developers; it’s a broad public trial showing how the network will function at full scale, complete with genuine incentives for active participation.
Accelerating Innovation: BlockDAG’s TPS Strategy Attracts Developers
While high throughput is critical, BlockDAG is also building a solid foundation to attract developers. The newly launched BlockDAG Academy and available grant programs are nurturing a developer community eager to explore its capabilities in DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure.
This focus on TPS is strategic—without robust applications, speed is meaningless; but applications without the necessary speed falter under their own weight. BlockDAG aims to excel in both areas.
By its second year, achieving 15,000 TPS could place BlockDAG ahead of many Layer-1 and Layer-2 options, enhancing its capability to support large-scale dApps, instantaneous financial transactions, and scalable smart contracts.
Key Takeaways
Dogecoin’s recent surge might delight meme coin enthusiasts, yet it’s a response to external market forces. In contrast, BlockDAG is laying down a sustainable foundation. With $208 million secured, an operational testnet, active developer engagement, and a clear path to 15,000 TPS, BlockDAG is setting a new standard for next-gen blockchains.
As the mainnet launch approaches and performance targets begin to materialize, BlockDAG is not just gearing up for a major breakthrough—it’s poised to transform the entire blockchain landscape.
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