In the blockchain market, the ability to withstand pressure is crucial. Solana and Avalanche have advanced with unique solutions for speed and scalability. Meanwhile, BlockDAG focuses on practical testing with its beta testnet for further development.
Solana’s Rapid Growth
Solana employs a hybrid Proof of History and Proof of Stake model, ensuring fast transaction processing with low fees. The network handles over 65,000 transactions per second, positioning it as a speed leader. From March 2024 to March 2025, Solana's price grew from $20 to over $175, increasing its active users to 3.25 million and earning $250 million in fees in January 2025.
Avalanche’s Flexibility
Avalanche, developed by Ava Labs, is built on three chains: X-Chain, P-Chain, and C-Chain, contributing to its scalability and efficiency. The Snowman protocol ensures nearly instant transaction finality. From March 2024 to March 2025, AVAX increased by 250% due to upgrades like Avalanche9000, leading to a 300% rise in daily transactions and a doubling of total value locked.
BlockDAG’s Stress Test
BlockDAG launched its beta testnet on March 28 to evaluate all network layers. The testnet evaluates over 15,000 daily transactions and 200 active nodes in real-time, preparing for mainnet launch. With $210.5 million raised, 19 billion coins sold, and token distribution simulation among 110,000 buyers, BlockDAG emphasizes long-term reliability.
While Solana and Avalanche drive their projects forward, BlockDAG focuses on ensuring reliability through rigorous testing, which could be pivotal when launching the mainnet.
