BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet Live Now with $60K Rewards & Mainnet on the Way

BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet Launches: A Key Step Toward Major Layer-1 Growth— Presale Reaches $209.5M!

BlockDAG (BDAG) has rolled out its Beta Testnet, signaling a major step forward in its journey to becoming one of the most scalable and decentralized Layer-1 systems. This isn’t just a routine test — it’s a milestone highlighting BlockDAG’s focus on performance, protection, and community collaboration ahead of its mainnet launch. The testnet is more than a technical feature; it’s a real-time, user-friendly environment with incentives and active community participation, putting its hybrid model to the test.

Now open to its miner base, developer community, and BDAG holders, the Beta Testnet follows a successful crypto presale that raised more than $209.5 million — all without any venture capital input. During Keynote 3, BlockDAG’s leadership pointed out that the testnet is as much about involving the community as it is about testing. Participants get hands-on with BlockDAG’s advanced structure, which combines DAG scalability with PoW security through the GHOSTDAG protocol.

Beta Testnet— Built for Real-World Performance

BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet is built to prove the network’s strength under practical conditions, such as high traffic, mining, and dApp execution. It’s a complete playground for developers thanks to EVM compatibility, allowing smooth deployment of smart contracts and apps without hurdles.

Beyond the backend trials, the platform aims to test user experience by gathering feedback on wallet connections, transaction efficiency, and feature functionality. With tools like a live explorer, token/NFT creation wizard, and full transaction capabilities, BlockDAG offers rare transparency and performance in this stage.

One major element of the Beta Testnet is the vesting contract simulation, which manages the timed release of BDAG coins post-mainnet. Over 110,000 user accounts are included, each loaded into the system in batches to recreate future live conditions.

$60K Reward Program and Airdrops Boost Community Action

What sets BlockDAG’s testnet apart is its unique rewards program. A total of $60,000 in real BDAG coins will be shared among top contributors. Running from March 28 to May 31, 2025, this competition uses actual BDAG, not test coins. The reward structure covers three segments: top 10 wallets by transaction count, top 10 mining nodes by BDAG earned, and top 10 by wallet balance. Each will earn $2,000 in BDAG at the $0.05 launch value.

CEO Antony Turner explained that this setup tests the network under real pressure while recognizing dedicated community members. To ensure fairness, any cheating or misuse will lead to disqualification.

There’s also an airdrop for every presale participant: 10,000 testnet tokens distributed via smart contracts over four weeks. The vesting system will release 40% immediately, with 20% following weekly over the next three weeks. No user actions are needed to claim them — they’ll appear automatically via BlockDAG’s vesting dApp.

All-in-One Testing Setup: Tools, Documentation, and Support

To make the Beta Testnet as accessible as possible, BlockDAG offers a full set of development and user tools. Participants can access the testnet explorer, vesting dApp, a built-in development interface, and an easy-to-use Token & NFT Wizard requiring no coding.

These resources offer developers a strong base to begin working on apps before the mainnet arrives. The documentation hub provides step-by-step guides for launching nodes, deploying contracts, and using the testnet efficiently. Around-the-clock support is available through a Freshdesk-powered system to help troubleshoot any issues.

This stage isn’t just for internal teams — it’s an open trial of BlockDAG’s full ecosystem. The testnet will help confirm if it can handle over 15,000 daily transactions, 200+ miner nodes, and active engagement from builders and coin holders.

Looking Ahead to Mainnet Launch

BlockDAG isn’t using this testnet just to finish technical checks — it’s using it to build a stable base for the future. By encouraging genuine use, encouraging fair competition, and learning from the community, the project is addressing launch challenges early.

With mainnet planned for 2025, the team aims for 2,000 transactions per second at launch, rising to 15,000 TPS within two years. The Beta Testnet is confirming every detail — from coin release systems to transaction flow — so the eventual launch can run smoothly and support growth.

BlockDAG’s efforts are aimed at building a system ready for everyday users, useful apps, and real use in finance. As CEO Antony Turner stated during the keynote, “This isn’t just a test — it’s the first real step towards our fully operational decentralized ecosystem.”

Thanks to strong user activity, helpful tools for builders, and its focus on speed and safety, BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet shows why the project has received over $209.5 million in backing — and why its mainnet could be among the most talked-about launches in 2025.