Keynote 3 Puts BlockDAG in the Spotlight, While Toncoin Slips and Pi Network Stalls at $42
Toncoin and Pi Network have both made waves in their own ways—Toncoin through Telegram’s legacy and Pi Network with mobile-first mining. But with the hype fading and technical hurdles mounting, both are beginning to show cracks in the surface. Toncoin has dropped 20.59% from its peak. Pi is hovering at $42.27, but its shift to mainnet is raising red flags.
Meanwhile, BlockDAG is taking a more grounded, action-first approach. Its Beta Testnet doesn’t just simulate usage—it pays users to participate. Backed by $210 million in presale funds and delivering a 2,380% ROI since batch 1, BlockDAG is quickly becoming more than just another blockchain test run.
Toncoin: A Decentralized Project With Momentum—But Slowing Down
Toncoin (TON) is the native token of The Open Network, a project originally designed by Telegram for lightning-fast, scalable transactions. After Telegram stepped away due to legal pressure, the TON community picked up the torch, continuing development independently. The network supports payments, dApps, and decentralized storage—and its fair mining model won over many early users.
But despite strong beginnings, Toncoin is showing signs of strain. It now trades at roughly $3.93—a 20.59% drop from its high of $8.27 in 2024. Yet its market cap still holds around $9.74 billion. The community is loyal, and the devs are still building, but for Toncoin to recover, it needs more than just goodwill—it needs momentum.
Pi Network: Mining on Mobile—But Can It Cross the Finish Line?
Pi Network promised an easier way into crypto: no rigs, no high energy bills, just a phone app. It took off quickly, thanks to its Stanford roots and message of accessibility. Its goal? Let anyone mine PI by tapping a screen daily and build a global, mobile-powered economy.
But for all its potential, there’s pressure mounting. The Pi token is priced at $42.27, but time is ticking toward the March 14, 2025, deadline to transition to mainnet. And so far, many users are still unclear how their mined tokens will convert. The concept is compelling, but the execution needs to catch up—fast.
BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet Turns Participation Into Real Profit
Now here’s where things get interesting. BlockDAG’s “Primordial” Beta Testnet isn’t just a trial run—it’s an open invite to earn, test, and get in early. The top 10 wallets by transaction count, top 10 miners, and top 10 biggest holders? Each will receive $2,000 in BDAG at launch price ($0.05). That’s not a promise—that’s a payout.
And the numbers behind it are hard to ignore. The presale has raised $210 million. Over 19 billion BDAG coins have already been sold. Batch 27 is now priced at $0.0248, and early adopters have already seen a 2,380% return since batch 1.
For developers, it’s a golden opportunity to test and deploy smart contracts on a high-speed DAG architecture. For miners, it’s a chance to validate real transactions and earn rewards before the network even launches. And for early adopters, the 10,000 testnet coins airdropped to presale buyers provide the fuel to start using the system—no extra costs involved.
This isn’t just about early access—it’s about real stakes, real tools, and real earnings. BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet feels less like a beta and more like a soft launch of what could be the next big blockchain breakthrough.
BlockDAG Moves Beyond Theory While Others Fall Behind
Let’s give credit where it’s due: Toncoin and Pi Network have taken bold paths in blockchain. Toncoin brought in a decentralization-first mindset after Telegram’s exit, and Pi Network showed the world what mobile-first mining might look like. But ambition alone won’t carry them forever. Both face tough questions about scale, speed, and delivery.
BlockDAG, by contrast, is putting action ahead of theory. Real BDAG token rewards, a live DAG-based testnet, $210 million in presale backing, and a 2,380% ROI to date—all of that points to more than hype. It’s early traction with staying power.
For developers, miners, and users looking to be part of something before it goes mainstream, BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet might just be the signal to stop watching from the sidelines and start participating.
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