In 2025, the BlockDAG project raised a record $304 million without venture capital support, emerging as a leader among crypto initiatives in fundraising.
Comparing with Tezos, Filecoin, and Polkadot ICOs
Comparing BlockDAG's achievements with previous major ICOs reveals the following figures:
- Tezos raised $232 million in less than two weeks but faced legal disputes. - Filecoin also attracted $233 million but had a slow start and relied on venture funding. - Polkadot, raising $145 million, moved slowly due to token reworks and auction delays.
Achievements of BlockDAG
BlockDAG successfully raised $304 million through public presale. Unlike previous projects, BlockDAG already has a working X1 application, used by two million people.
Among the project's achievements are:
- No venture funding involved. - Accessibility of the app for all users. - Establishment of a solid base for miners from day one.
What’s Next for BlockDAG?
BlockDAG is not planning to stop at its current achievements. The project aims to raise $600 million to enter the market with a significant liquidity base.
Using a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) based architecture, BlockDAG ensures fast and secure operations, while public distribution minimizes price volatility risks.
BlockDAG's achievements demonstrate that projects based on public fundraising can succeed, outpacing more traditional investment methods. The project has already surpassed its predecessors, creating a new direction for the crypto industry.
