BlockDAG’s Mainnet Is Coming in 2025: 2,000 TPS at Launch, 15,000 in Sight—This Crypto Beast Is Built to Dominate

After raising over $208 million in under 10 months, BlockDAG’s journey has entered its most anticipated phase: the mainnet launch. Confirmed in Keynote 3, the network’s full-scale debut is now just months away. But this isn’t a rushed finish line—it’s a calculated transformation. When the mainnet goes live later this year, it will introduce a new standard of scalability, usability, and decentralized infrastructure that few, if any, Layer 1s have achieved at launch.

CEO Antony Turner called it the culmination of everything the project has worked toward—from its wildly successful presale to its testnet evolution and global community growth. But he made one thing especially clear:

“This isn’t merely another milestone—it’s the full transformation of BlockDAG from concept into a living, breathing ecosystem.”

The Countdown Is On: BlockDAG’s Mainnet Will Launch in 2025

While many crypto projects struggle to stick to timelines, BlockDAG has consistently updated its community with detailed, transparent milestones. And now, the most important one of all is officially on the calendar: mainnet launch later this year.

Turner made it clear that the launch isn’t just about going live—it’s about going live the right way. That means real infrastructure, real performance benchmarks, and real user functionality.

“In the months ahead, we will elevate our network by optimizing performance, efficiency, and security, while also nurturing a vibrant dApp ecosystem with early developer support.”

Everything is being orchestrated—from the core protocol and explorer to oracles, indexers, and EVM-based tools—to ensure the launch ecosystem is full-stack ready.

At Launch: 2,000 TPS—And It’s Only the Beginning

BlockDAG is targeting 2,000 transactions per second (TPS) right out of the gate, an ambitious number that dwarfs many Layer 1 competitors at their inception. But even more impressive is the forward trajectory:

“We expect to push that number up to 15,000 TPS within the first 24 months.”

The scalability is made possible by BlockDAG’s hybrid architecture, which combines Proof-of-Work with a DAG-based parallel processing structure. Instead of waiting for one transaction block after another, BlockDAG allows multiple confirmations simultaneously. The result? Higher throughput, faster confirmations, and a much stronger base for dApp scalability.

Jeremy Harkness broke it down clearly in Keynote 3:

“This isn’t your traditional blockchain—we’re literally rewriting the rules.”

And the rules they’re rewriting aren’t just about speed—they’re about architecture, fairness, and accessibility.

DeFi, EVM Compatibility, and Real-World Utility from Day One

Unlike other blockchains that launch barebones networks and slowly expand features, BlockDAG is coming out fully loaded. The mainnet will include:

Built-in DeFi tools: swaps, bridges, stablecoins, and lending
EVM compatibility for seamless migration of Ethereum-based dApps
No-code token wizards for frictionless asset creation
Full account abstraction, enabling features like social recovery and banking-style wallet tools

This launch design is rooted in practicality—making it easy for developers to build and users to transact. And because it’s all built natively on the Layer 1, performance won’t suffer under third-party workarounds.

Turner emphasized the importance of launching with real utility:

“We’re integrating a suite of DeFi components… to provide real utility for users.”

It’s a launch designed not just for show—but for scale.

Miner Rollout and Community Powering the Network

The BlockDAG network will rely on a decentralized, ASIC-optimized miner fleet. That rollout has already begun, with shipments of X30 and X100 miners now underway.

“We have now commenced shipping our first batch of miners to early adopters,” Turner confirmed.

By the time mainnet launches, nearly 10,000 mining devices will be distributed across the globe, forming the backbone of BlockDAG’s decentralized consensus system.

These miners are designed specifically for BlockDAG’s hybrid structure, combining energy efficiency with high throughput, and allowing participants to support the network from both home and industrial setups.

The protocol’s continuous geometric reduction model for mining rewards (a smarter alternative to halving) ensures smoother economic dynamics for miners and holders alike—no sharp shocks, no supply cliffs.

Security, Governance, and Long-Term Vision

Security has been a major priority in preparing for launch. With successful audits from Certik and Halborn, a fully audited vesting contract, and robust MPC-based treasury management, BlockDAG has built a launch framework that’s protected at every level.

Governance will also be decentralized from the beginning. Community members will have a say in the evolution of the ecosystem through a governance structure being developed in parallel with launch infrastructure.

“We’re building an inclusive governance program where token holders can propose ideas, vote on key decisions, and directly influence the direction of BlockDAG.”

This isn’t just about launching a network—it’s about launching a movement with its community in the driver’s seat.

What Happens After Launch?

Mainnet may be the biggest milestone, but it’s only the beginning. The roadmap beyond includes:

Supporting over 1,000 dApps by 2026
Expanding into sectors like gaming, identity, governance, and AI
Continuing to scale TPS through research-backed innovations
Hosting global hackathons, education programs, and bounty initiatives

Harkness summed it up clearly:

“We are not just meeting a deadline—we’re setting the stage for breakthrough in scalability, security, and widespread adoption.”

And Turner closed with the teaser that says it all:

“Look out for our next keynote—oh did I say ‘Keynote’? I meant ‘Launchnote’—coming soon!”

The Last Line

BlockDAG’s mainnet launch is shaping up to be one of the most complete, powerful, and well-supported Layer 1 rollouts in recent memory. With a target of 2,000 TPS at launch, a path to 15,000 TPS, built-in DeFi, miners distributed globally, and security locked in—this isn’t just a launch. It’s a turning point. And with the “Launchnote” fast approaching, one thing is clear:

This isn’t the start of something—this is the moment it all begins.