BDAG’s Bright Future Revealed in Keynote 3; More on Kaspa’s Foundation
Kaspa Set the Base— BlockDAG Is Advancing the Game! $209M Raised Following Keynote 3 Launch
Kaspa has often been credited with solving major issues in blockchain scalability. By introducing the GhostDAG protocol and a DAG-based block structure, it addressed problems common in linear chains. However, progress never stands still, and newer systems are pushing further.
One of those systems is BlockDAG (BDAG). Rather than simply using GhostDAG, it’s expanding on it—adding a hybrid design, user-first features, and rapid adoption. With over $209 million secured, more than 800,000 users, and a DeFi-ready mainnet on the way, BlockDAG is evolving the groundwork Kaspa laid.
Kaspa and BlockDAG: Shared Protocol, Diverging Goals
Both projects adopt the GhostDAG protocol, which allows blocks to be created simultaneously, eliminating traditional fork challenges. Kaspa has shown this model can handle heavy loads, offering quick confirmations and high throughput.
BlockDAG, however, moves the idea further.
Dr. Maurice Herlihy, a distributed systems expert and advisor to BlockDAG, explains that while Kaspa set a strong base, BlockDAG is building upward:
“BlockDAG builds on the state-of-the-art GhostDAG protocol for scalability and security… but we’ve taken the next step to support full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine.”
While Kaspa remains focused on speed and transaction efficiency, BlockDAG is aiming for a more complete Layer 1 framework, merging GhostDAG’s processing power with Ethereum-like programmability and a Proof-of-Work base.
Where Kaspa Ends, BlockDAG Begins: DAG + PoW Model
Unlike Kaspa, which is entirely based on GhostDAG and Proof-of-Work, BlockDAG blends the two with enhancements. Its hybrid consensus approach strengthens both transaction capacity and network trust.
As stated by CTO Jeremy Harkness during Keynote 3:
“This isn’t your traditional blockchain—we’re literally rewriting the rules… Our hybrid consensus combines the best of two worlds: the security of Proof-of-Work with the speed of DAG.”
This model supports:
- Processing of thousands of transactions in parallel
- Resistance to MEV and fair transaction ordering
- Improved energy use via optimized mining
- Account Abstraction to recover wallets and enable easier onboarding
Together, these features push BlockDAG into a broader category—serving users and builders alike, beyond just miners or early adopters.
What Sets BlockDAG Apart from Kaspa
Adoption figures show the difference. BlockDAG has demonstrated tangible progress:
- $209 million raised globally
- Over 800,000 users of the X1 mining app
- More than 400,000 Tap Miner registrations
- 170,000 active BDAG coin holders
- 16,600 physical miners sold and ready to ship
Kaspa has strong technology, but its public outreach and developer targeting are limited. BlockDAG is creating a two-sided system: one to empower regular users, and another to support development.
Keynote 3 included the Beta Testnet V1 reveal, which already shows:
- 1.2 million transactions processed
- Over 100 live nodes from the community
- Access to a full block explorer
- Tools for building tokens and NFTs
- Initial apps integrated into the system
Long-Term Approach: Security, Learning, and Growth
BlockDAG has adopted a forward-thinking strategy that covers more than just protocol speed. Security isn’t just an option; it’s part of the system’s core.
Dr. Youssef Khaoulaj, BlockDAG’s Chief Security Officer, notes:
“Security is not a feature—it’s the bedrock.”
With audits by Certik and Halborn and treasury protections through MPC, BlockDAG is focusing on future readiness.
To avoid development gaps, something Kaspa still struggles with, BlockDAG has launched:
- BlockDAG Academy to train developers at multiple skill levels
- Grant and hackathon initiatives for developers
- Global ambassador programs to expand their reach
These efforts are all designed to reach a goal of 1,000+ dApps by 2026.
Final Remarks!
Kaspa showed that DAG-style consensus could be more efficient than traditional blockchains. BlockDAG proves that pairing DAG with an advanced PoW system allows the model to support real applications and actual user activity.
Backed by $209M raised, a live testnet, 800K users, and improvements on Kaspa’s model, BlockDAG is not positioning itself as a rival. It’s evolving the idea to its next form.
Batch 27 of the presale is currently active, pushing forward toward the $600M target. BlockDAG isn’t repeating Kaspa’s journey—it’s completing it.
Website: https://blockdag.network
Presale: https://purchase.blockdag.network
Telegram: https://t.me/blockDAGnetworkOfficial
Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7BxghMVyu
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