In the past seven years, only a handful of crypto projects have managed to raise over $200 million through presales — names like Filecoin ($233M in 2017) and Tezos ($232M in 2017) come to mind. Today, BlockDAG is on the verge of blowing past both, with $328 million already raised and counting, making it the largest crypto presale since 2017 and possibly one of the biggest in history.
This isn’t just a headline number. It’s a sign of deep, sustained momentum at a time when the market has been brutally selective. Projects with weak tokenomics or no real infrastructure have struggled. BlockDAG, meanwhile, is building a multi-layered ecosystem backed by an exploding user base, global marketing strategy, and upcoming mainnet launch.
Let’s unpack why BlockDAG is being viewed as a generational presale event — and what makes it fundamentally different from the many that came before.
A Bigger Raise Than Filecoin, Tezos, and Polkadot
To put things in context:
Filecoin raised $233M in 2017 — at the time, the largest presale ever
Tezos raised $232M in the same year
Polkadot’s early token round in 2017 came in around $145M
BlockDAG has now raised $328 million, surpassing all three. What makes this more impressive is that it did so without venture capital and without an early bull market boost. This is a fully retail-driven raise, with over 200,000 holders already participating.
What’s more, BlockDAG’s roadmap is unfolding in real time. Miner sales, user growth, and testnet participation are all compounding in parallel with presale growth — which is rare in a market flooded with vaporware.
The BDAG Ecosystem: Real Activity, Not Hype
Presales usually succeed based on speculation. BlockDAG, however, has managed to link buying activity with ecosystem utility — a major driver of its explosive traction. Here’s how:
X1 Miner App: Now with 2 million+ users, the app allows anyone to mine BDAG from their phone using Proof-of-Engagement — a major leap in crypto accessibility
Hardware Miner Demand: Over 18,000 ASIC miners sold to date, targeting long-term contributors and giving BDAG real mining power
100 Million Token Airdrop Campaign: Tied to testnet usage, smart contract deployments, and social engagement — creating stickiness, not just FOMO
Buyer Battles Campaign: With a $50M pool and gamified buying incentives, BlockDAG has added viral fuel to an already strong community-driven economy
These aren’t just marketing gimmicks. They’re infrastructure rollouts that generate data, feedback, and early adoption — positioning BlockDAG as a ready-to-scale Layer 1 network, not just a presale token.
Transparent Rollout & Real Utility
BlockDAG’s GLOBAL LAUNCH Release is locked for August 11, and unlike many projects that launch with vague timelines, BlockDAG has already detailed its six-week countdown. The roadmap includes:
Week 6: Presale ends, X1 and TAP point conversion, wallet migration, staking lock-in
Week 4: Mainnet deployment, infrastructure installation, ASIC node activation
Week 3: Decentralized mining pools and community nodes go live
Week 2: DeFi stack (DEX, oracles, lending, indexers) launches; 40% of presale tokens airdropped
This clarity — paired with CertiK-audited smart contracts and a confirmed listing price of $0.05 — makes BDAG’s current presale price of $0.0016 look significantly undervalued.
BlockDAG's U.S. Expansion and Global Visibility
To top it off, BlockDAG is aggressively pushing into the U.S. market. The project recently announced official partnerships with the Seattle Seawolves (Major League Rugby) and Seattle Orcas (Major League Cricket) — making it one of the first crypto Layer 1s to enter mainstream American sports.
Even more significant: a massive U.S. sponsorship deal is confirmed and awaiting regulatory clearance. Insiders suggest this could be one of the biggest crypto marketing deals ever signed, potentially putting BlockDAG’s name next to sports institutions that attract millions.
Combined with strong Asia and EU traction, BlockDAG is shaping up to be one of the most globally visible Layer 1s at launch — much like how Binance, Avalanche, and Solana gained momentum early through smart market targeting.
Why This Presale Is Different
The BDAG token isn’t just a fundraising tool — it’s a functional access key to BlockDAG’s Layer 1. Every element of the project’s infrastructure, from the dApp builder to mining rewards to the referral system, is tied to BDAG utility.
And because there are no venture capital lockups or manipulative vesting cliffs, retail users remain the true stakeholders — a structure rarely seen at this scale.
Most presales raise money, then start building. BlockDAG has done both — simultaneously.
BlockDAG is not just another altcoin riding speculative waves. It’s a $328M retail-powered phenomenon, building real infrastructure, signing real partnerships, and setting itself up for a long-term Layer 1 role in the global crypto economy.
At a time when the industry is more skeptical than ever, BlockDAG has not only earned trust — it’s broken records. And with BDAG locked at $0.0016 until August 11, the window to participate in the biggest presale since Filecoin and Tezos is closing fast.
This isn’t just history being written. It’s still being minted.
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