The crypto ecosystem faces challenges: Plasma (XPL) updates highlight technical hurdles, while Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to rely on hype for price predictions. However, BlockDAG emerges as a solution, defying the noise with tangible progress and attracting significant investment. 20,000 hardware miners and over 3 million mobile miners demonstrate its dedication to scale, and nearly $420 million in presale funding speaks to investor confidence. This article explores BlockDAG’s success story in comparison to other crypto projects struggling with adoption. 20,000 hardware miners were shipped worldwide before the network even launched, a move that set it apart from competitors who chased attention and hype.