Projects like Optimism and MakerDAO have made clear contributions to DeFi by addressing Ethereum’s limitations around speed and stability. Optimism improves throughput. MakerDAO reshaped lending. But both solutions still work within the boundaries of the traditional blockchain model—linear chains, consensus bottlenecks, and layered fixes.
BlockDAG, on the other hand, takes a step away from convention. With $209.5 million raised in its presale and a 2,380% ROI since its first batch, it introduces a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) system that lets multiple blocks be validated at once. This isn’t an adjustment—it’s a shift in design. While others iterate, BlockDAG rethinks the base structure entirely.
Optimism: Boosting Ethereum’s Capacity With Layer 2
Optimism was built to scale Ethereum by improving how the network handles transactions. It uses Optimistic Rollups to move most activity off-chain, posting a single proof to Ethereum later. This makes dApps cheaper and faster without sacrificing security.
The platform has seen strong growth since launch. As of March 2024, Optimism had a Total Value Locked (TVL) of around $906 million, placing it among the top 10 blockchains by this metric. It has generated over $20 million in user fees and now supports more than 115,000 monthly active users. To build on this momentum, it raised $3.5 million in seed funding in December 2020, $25 million in Series A in February 2021, and $150 million in Series B by March 2022.
As of March 2025, OP is trading at about $1.72. Investor sentiment remains positive, with projections pointing to a 174.25% ROI by October 2025.
MakerDAO: A Foundational Name in Decentralized Lending
Founded by Rune Christensen in 2014, MakerDAO was one of the first platforms to bring decentralized finance to the public. It lets users borrow and lend without a bank, relying on its DAI stablecoin, which is pegged to the US dollar. Users lock up Ethereum and create DAI through Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs).
The platform grew rapidly over the years. Its TVL peaked at $20 billion in 2021, and stayed above $14 billion throughout 2022. But by August 2024, that figure dropped to $4.8 billion. DAI circulation also declined, falling by a third from its $6.9 billion level the previous year.
BlockDAG Introduces a Structural Break from Traditional Blockchain Models
Most chains today are still trying to patch old problems—whether that’s slow processing, forking issues, or centralization risks. BlockDAG takes a different route. Rather than fixing old frameworks, it removes them altogether. The linear chain setup means every miner races to build the next block. In BlockDAG’s system, many miners can succeed at the same time. Forking isn’t an error—it’s part of the system.
This design change is more than a speed improvement. It changes what speed means. It doesn’t depend on workarounds for security—it makes security part of the network’s structure. Instead of following blockchain’s evolutionary path, BlockDAG lays out a new framework that supports scale, fairness, and efficiency from the start.
That vision is gaining traction. The ongoing presale has brought in $209.5 million. BlockDAG is now in batch 27, where each $BDAG is priced at $0.0248. Since batch one, that’s a return of 2,380%. More than 19 billion tokens have already been sold.
In short, the rising interest isn’t based on hype. It’s based on clarity. People are recognizing that BlockDAG isn’t offering small changes—it’s offering a clean break from old designs. Decentralization isn’t a marketing point—it’s built into the system itself. BlockDAG isn’t tweaking blockchain—it’s replacing it.
Moving Beyond the Blockchain Playbook
Progress in crypto isn’t just about speed. It’s about choosing a new direction. Both Optimism and MakerDAO have helped push DeFi forward, but they still operate within traditional limits. BlockDAG, by contrast, steps outside that system. It removes the chain entirely. Its DAG-first setup redefines how consensus, scaling, and participation work—without relying on layer 2s or complex voting systems.
With $209.5 million in presale funds, over 19 billion coins distributed, and a current ROI of 2,380%, the numbers point to more than momentum—they show belief in a new kind of network. One that doesn’t build on the past, but moves forward without it.
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