BlockDAG Beta Testnet Goes Live — $60K in Rewards & Mainnet Readiness

BlockDAG's Beta Testnet Is Up and Running — A Glimpse Into the Future of Layer-1 Networks

BlockDAG has officially launched its Beta Testnet, a key moment in its journey to becoming one of the most scalable and community-driven Layer-1 blockchains. More than just another technical update, this rollout highlights BlockDAG’s real focus—building a fast, secure, and decentralized ecosystem with strong participation. Instead of running a limited test behind the scenes, BlockDAG is opening up a live, fully interactive network that invites real engagement from users, developers, and miners.

This Beta Testnet connects directly with BlockDAG’s global community, which helped raise over $209 million through one of the largest presales in recent memory—without any venture capital.

As outlined during Keynote 3, BlockDAG’s leadership emphasized that this isn’t a standard test phase—it’s a live preview of the system that users will help shape ahead of the mainnet debut in 2025. The network combines DAG scalability with PoW security through its unique GHOSTDAG protocol, offering a next-generation infrastructure for Web3.

Going Beyond Testing — A Real-World Validation of the Network

The goals behind the Beta Testnet go far deeper than simple debugging. BlockDAG is testing network performance in realistic conditions—measuring how the system handles transaction volume, mining activity, and dApp deployment. Developers will also benefit from full EVM compatibility, allowing them to build and test applications without struggling through unnecessary complexity.

User experience is front and center. The testnet enables users to evaluate transaction speed, wallet performance, and token interactions. They can view activities through a live explorer, use the intuitive token and NFT creation wizard, and run full transaction cycles—all while experiencing a network that’s designed to reduce latency and boost confirmation speeds.

One of the most important technical checks is the vesting contract, which will manage BDAG token releases during and after the mainnet rollout. Over 110,000 user accounts are being processed through this contract on the testnet, mirroring the real-world mainnet flow and confirming the system's readiness.

Rewarding the Community — $60K in BDAG & Airdrops for All Participants

What makes this testnet stand out is BlockDAG’s integrated reward campaign. The team has committed $60,000 worth of real BDAG tokens to recognize and reward its most active participants. Running from March 28th through May 31st, 2025, the program uses the actual $0.05 BDAG token launch price to calculate rewards. Participants will be ranked across three categories: top 10 by transaction count, top 10 by BDAG mined, and top 10 by wallet balance. Each of the 30 winners will receive $2,000 in BDAG tokens.

During the keynote, CEO Antony Turner stressed that the goal isn’t just to reward engagement—it’s also to push the network to its limits under real conditions. By observing how the system handles real incentives, BlockDAG can evaluate its smart contract reliability, reward logic, and network stability.

Every presale participant will also receive 10,000 testnet BDAG tokens via an automatic airdrop. Distributed using the live vesting contract, 40% unlocks instantly, with the rest released in three equal weekly phases. There’s no need to claim manually—everything is fully managed and visible through BlockDAG’s vesting dApp.

Complete Testing Framework — Developer Tools, Docs, & 24/7 Support

BlockDAG has paired its Beta Testnet with a full suite of developer and user tools to ensure hands-on access and smooth onboarding. The platform includes a real-time explorer, vesting dashboard, integrated development environment (IDE), and a no-code Token & NFT Wizard that lets anyone create tokens in minutes.

The documentation portal walks users through setting up nodes, deploying contracts, and using testnet tools. For those needing help, the support system—powered by Freshdesk—offers around-the-clock assistance, making the testnet accessible to both beginners and experienced builders.

This isn’t just internal testing for the BlockDAG team—it’s an open test run for the entire ecosystem. The network is aiming for more than 15,000 daily transactions, 200 active miners, and meaningful developer engagement ahead of the mainnet. Every click, transaction, and line of code helps prepare the network for a smooth and scalable launch.

Mainnet on the Horizon — A Real Use-Case Blockchain in the Making

BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet doesn’t just fine-tune features—it builds a solid foundation for long-term success. The incentive structure, active testing, and open community input are helping to solve the kind of issues that have set back many blockchain projects in the past.

With a 2025 launch firmly in sight, BlockDAG is expected to handle 2,000 TPS at the start, with a plan to scale to 15,000 TPS in two years. Every function being tested now—from transaction speed to vesting—will be essential to delivering that performance when mainnet goes live.

This is a project aiming to serve more than speculators. BlockDAG is creating infrastructure for real users, useful dApps, and a full DeFi ecosystem. As Turner summed up during the keynote, “This isn’t just a test — it’s the first real step towards our fully operational decentralized ecosystem.”

Backed by a strong community, real tooling, and a practical rollout plan, BlockDAG is already proving why it has raised over $209 million—and why its upcoming mainnet could become one of the most anticipated blockchain events of 2025.