This article compares the growth of the Solana ecosystem after its launch and BlockDAG's approach to attracting significant numbers of users before the mainnet launch.
Solana's Post-Launch Growth
Launched in 2020, Solana's true growth began in 2021 during the DeFi summer, peaking in 2022 with rising interest in NFTs. Solana's user base began to grow, reaching over 10 million active addresses in early 2025. This growth resulted from significant network upgrades, ecosystem funding from the Solana Foundation, and major integrations with exchanges and wallets.
BlockDAG's Growth Principles
BlockDAG showcases a new approach to user engagement. With the X1 Miner mobile app allowing users to participate in mining daily, the project has already attracted over 3 million active users. This approach focuses on sustained engagement rather than short-term incentives, setting it apart from Solana.
Statistics and Future of BlockDAG
BlockDAG has successfully conducted a presale, selling over 25.7 billion BDAG coins and raising nearly $396 million. Although the project is in preparation for launching its mainnet, its prior user engagement demonstrates a high level of commitment. Currently, the BlockDAG community boasts over 325,000 users from more than 130 countries.
BlockDAG, with its large user base engaged before the mainnet launch, sets a new benchmark for participation, changing the perception of when and how community building can start in the crypto industry.
