Keynote 3 Goes Viral! BlockDAG Surges Past $209M with Real-World Rollout as Chainlink Crashes & SUI Eyes $3

In contrast, BlockDAG isn’t just trading on speculation—it’s building real infrastructure. With over 16,600 mining rigs sold and deliveries now underway, it’s the only project of the three with physical decentralization in progress. The $209 million presale and 800K+ X1 users signal mass adoption before mainnet, not after.

Chainlink Price Crash Sparks Liquidation Wave

Chainlink’s recent 6% drop to $14.75 has sparked a wave of liquidations, shaking retail traders while whales quietly increase their holdings. LINK remains caught in a downtrend, forming lower highs since early 2025, with analysts eyeing $13 as a critical support zone. A recovery hinges on reclaiming the $16 mark and flipping the 100 and 200 SMAs into support.

Despite the pullback, long-term holders are showing confidence. On-chain data reveals wallets holding 10k–10M LINK now control a record 438.33 million tokens. At the same time, social buzz around Chainlink has surged, driven by its regulatory engagement in the U.S.—a factor that could boost long-term credibility.

If Bitcoin continues to drag the market lower, LINK may test deeper support. But if bullish momentum returns, Chainlink’s fundamentals suggest it’s still one of the top tokens to watch in this volatile cycle.

SUI Nears $3 Despite Death Cross

SUI price is inching closer to the $3 mark, trading at $2.65 and testing resistance at $2.77. Despite recently flashing a Death Cross—a bearish technical signal—investor sentiment tells a different story. Open Interest has jumped 50% in a week to $825 million, indicating growing market confidence. A positive funding rate also shows that most traders are betting on an upward move.

If SUI breaks above $2.77, it could rally toward $3.18, recovering recent losses and potentially kicking off a new uptrend. The current momentum challenges the typical bearish outcome of a Death Cross. On the flip side, a drop below $2.47 would reignite downside risks.

For investors, SUI’s strong support, rising participation, and ETF buzz make it a token to watch closely as it tests a critical price range. The coming days could define whether SUI flips bullish for good.

Real Hardware, Real Network—BlockDAG Powers Up Ahead of Mainnet

A standout moment in BlockDAG’s Keynote 3 was the announcement that over 16,600 X30 and X100 miners have been sold, with deliveries now starting soon. This isn’t just a hardware milestone—it’s a major step toward building a decentralized, global infrastructure powered by real users.

These devices are specifically engineered for BlockDAG’s hybrid DAG + Proof-of-Work consensus, ensuring that block validation remains both fast and secure across a distributed network. With miners set to power the upcoming mainnet, the network's security, decentralization, and performance are already being baked in—before launch day even arrives.

This approach is different from most Layer 1s that wait to decentralize post-launch. BlockDAG is flipping the script—distributing hardware first, so the network launches with real computational weight behind it. Combined with a rapidly growing user base from the X1 App (800K+) and Tap Miner (400K+ signups), BlockDAG is establishing grassroots strength on both mobile and physical fronts.

Currently in Batch 27, the presale has surpassed $209 million, with BDAG priced at $0.0248 and over 19 billion coins sold. With mainnet nearing and hardware rolling out, the groundwork for a truly decentralized Layer 1 is already in motion.

Takeaway

LINK and SUI each present compelling narratives—one shaped by whale activity and regulatory involvement, the other driven by investor speculation and technical signals. Yet both rely heavily on sentiment shifts and short-term catalysts to sustain growth. In contrast, BlockDAG is executing a tangible rollout. With thousands of miners heading to users, a real-world backbone for its Layer 1 is materializing before launch—a rarity in crypto.

The X1 app’s 800K+ downloads, combined with growing traction from Tap Miner, point to user engagement at scale. With a hybrid DAG + PoW consensus and a clear focus on decentralization through actual device distribution, BlockDAG is building what many Layer 1s promise but rarely deliver. The presale surpassing $209 million isn’t hype—it’s a reflection of strong conviction from early backers.

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