BDAG’s Beta Testnet Beats Hedera & ICP in scalability & smart contract support

BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet Triggers Presale Surge—19B Coins Sold! Hedera Up 51% & ICP Falls 59%

Speed means nothing without developer access. Hedera Hashgraph and Internet Computer both offer unique tech—Hedera with rapid consensus via Hashgraph, and ICP with its focus on web decentralization. However, real-world use still depends heavily on how easily developers can engage. While Hedera benefits from corporate partnerships and ICP continues building infrastructure, both still struggle to reduce entry hurdles for developers.

BlockDAG (BDAG) takes a new approach with its Beta Testnet. With support for the Ethereum Virtual Machine, a full development suite, and real-time deployment tools, it puts usability first. Developers wanting a simple blockchain to launch dApps can now find that in BlockDAG’s setup.

Hedera Hashgraph: High-Speed Consensus for Business-Level Use

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) relies on a unique form of distributed ledger called Hashgraph, different from typical blockchains. It uses asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT) for fast, secure, and low-energy consensus without giving up decentralization. This setup targets large-scale applications, letting developers build decentralized apps and smart contracts with stable fees and strong performance.

The network delivers immediate finality and handles over 10,000 transactions every second, making it suitable for payments, identity solutions, and logistics systems. Governance comes from a council of global corporations, adding a layer of trust and direction.

On March 29, 2025, HBAR was priced at about $0.17, marking a 51% increase from $0.112001 a year earlier. This steady growth shows growing faith in Hedera’s tech and rising traction among users building on the platform. Those who held long-term have seen solid gains in a sometimes shaky market.

Internet Computer: Aiming to Host the Open Internet

The DFINITY Foundation built Internet Computer (ICP) to run online services, websites, and data directly on a decentralized system, cutting out centralized cloud companies. It uses Chain Key Technology to power canister smart contracts that run with the speed of the web and scale without limits. This system lets developers create everything from social apps to DeFi projects fully on-chain.

The ICP token fuels both processing and data storage across the network and supports governance through neuron staking. Despite its strong tech goals, ICP’s price journey has seen ups and downs.

As of March 29, 2025, ICP trades near $5.45, which is a 59% drop from $13.30 in March 2024. Even so, the project keeps rolling out tools and new features to improve use cases. For those who joined early, the real promise lies in turning the vision of a decentralized internet into something that works at scale.

BlockDAG Beta Testnet Empowers Developers with EVM Features and Guides

BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet "Primordial" sends a clear message to developers: get started fast and without hassle. By offering EVM compatibility and a solid suite of tools, it creates an environment where smart contracts and dApps can be launched with minimal friction. Whether you’re testing ideas or gearing up for mainnet, the setup is built for hands-on use.

The testnet comes with a full-featured dApp portal, an integrated coding environment, a wizard to deploy contracts, and in-depth technical documentation—available at docs.blockdag.network. These tools support projects ranging from single-contract dApps to complex, multi-step deployments. Early builders also have an added perk: the 10 most active wallets, top balances, and leading miners qualify for $2,000 in BDAG rewards (at $0.05 per BDAG), paid in real coins—not just testnet versions.

What makes this platform more than a trial zone is its purpose. It’s a build-and-test environment that leads directly into full-scale deployment. As the future mainnet depends on real use and live applications, developers are invited now with access to tools, help, and actual rewards.

With over $210 million raised in its ongoing presale, more than 19 billion BDAG coins have been claimed, and early backers have seen a 2,380% return since batch 1. Now in batch 27 at $0.0248 per coin, BlockDAG is calling on developers to define the platform’s future by coding, testing, launching, and growing directly on a builder-focused network.

Access Makes All the Difference in Scaling

Success depends not just on big ideas but on who can use them. Hedera delivers performance, and Internet Computer provides a strong framework for open web infrastructure. Yet both still require developers to adapt and learn before building. BlockDAG flips the script by focusing on usability as the path to scale.

Its Beta Testnet brings more than speed—it delivers real tools to build quickly, including EVM integration, guides, coding portals, and a ready-to-use IDE. That kind of access is more than helpful—it’s necessary. If blockchain apps are going to grow, developers need to be able to build right away. And BlockDAG is making sure they can.