The crypto landscape is entering another active phase, with several platforms working on challenges such as scalability, transaction speed, and adoption. BlockDAG (BDAG), SEI, Algorand, and Arbitrum are among the networks drawing attention for their technology roadmaps and ecosystem activity.
These projects each position themselves as utility-focused ecosystems, with varying levels of developer activity and market interest. Below is a closer look at the themes they emphasize and the developments they have reported for 2025.
1. BlockDAG: Reported $430M+ raised in a token sale
BlockDAG (BDAG) says it has raised more than $430 million through a token-sale fundraising campaign. The Layer 1 project describes its approach as combining a Proof-of-Work model with a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure, with the stated goal of balancing decentralization, security, and throughput.
According to the project, this design targets processing speeds in the thousands of transactions per second and is intended to support use cases such as payments, gaming, and decentralized applications. BlockDAG has also highlighted an “Awakening Testnet” and EVM compatibility as part of its development narrative. The project has additionally published figures such as holder counts and token-sale distribution totals, which have not been independently verified in this article.
BlockDAG’s public materials also reference leadership under CEO Antony Turner, security reviews/audits by CertiK and Halborn, and a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team. As with any early-stage project, the relevance of these announcements depends on delivery over time and on independently verifiable results.
2. SEI Network: Throughput-focused design for financial applications
SEI is a Layer 1 blockchain that is marketed for trading-related and other finance-oriented workloads. The network emphasizes fast settlement and parallelized execution, and the project has published performance figures from testing that may differ from mainnet conditions.
SEI drew attention in October 2025 when Hamilton Lane launched a tokenized private-credit fund on the network via KAIO Infrastructure. The project’s ecosystem has also highlighted integrations with platforms such as Morpho and other RWA-related protocols. SEI’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has been reported as above $600 million on industry dashboards, though TVL can fluctuate and may vary by data provider.
The token has also faced periodic supply-related events, including a reported $12 million unlock on October 15, which can contribute to short-term volatility. Any technical-analysis interpretations (such as chart patterns) are inherently uncertain and should not be treated as predictive.
3. Algorand: Utility, governance and sustainability themes
Algorand continues to position itself around efficient blockchain operations and governance. The network uses a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus design and emphasizes fast finality and lower energy use relative to proof-of-work systems.
As of mid-October 2025, Algorand was trading around $0.18, though prices can change quickly. The Algorand Foundation has highlighted the launch of specs.algorand.co, which it describes as protocol-level documentation intended to improve developer access and transparency. The ecosystem has also referenced pilot programs for tokenized payroll and cross-border settlement initiatives in Asia.
Algorand has cited metrics such as monthly active users and governance developments including the xGov Council. As with comparable figures across the sector, methodology and definitions can vary, and independent confirmation may depend on third-party analytics and on-chain data interpretation.
4. Arbitrum: Ethereum scaling via Layer-2 rollups
Arbitrum is one of the larger Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystems, using optimistic rollups to reduce costs and improve throughput while relying on Ethereum for base-layer security. Its product lineup includes Arbitrum One, Nova, and Orbit chains, which support a wide range of dApps and DeFi protocols.
As of October 2025, Arbitrum’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has been reported as above $20 billion, alongside figures such as 1.4 million active wallets and weekly DEX volume around $9.4 billion, based on commonly cited industry dashboards. These metrics can vary by source and may change materially with market conditions.
ARB has also experienced supply events, including a reported 92.65 million-token unlock, which can affect liquidity and short-term price behavior. The network has continued to add interoperability tooling, including a Velora bridge integration, while governance discussions in the Arbitrum DAO have addressed topics such as treasury management and voting design.
Final Thoughts
Taken together, these four networks illustrate different approaches to scalability, application focus, and ecosystem development heading into 2025. Their reported progress ranges from fundraising and partnerships to DeFi activity, documentation efforts, and governance work—areas that will ultimately be tested by usage, security outcomes, and sustained developer adoption.
Markets remain unpredictable, and any forward-looking expectations around adoption or price are speculative. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
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