Choosing which crypto assets to follow can be difficult in a market with thousands of tokens and varying levels of liquidity, adoption, and disclosure. As Q4 approaches, four projects are being discussed for a mix of network development, exchange-related utility, and ecosystem activity: BlockDAG, OKB, Arbitrum (ARB), and SEI. Each has a different value proposition, ranging from Layer-1 design choices to exchange utility and DeFi-related expansion.
This article reviews commonly cited points about these four projects based on publicly available updates and project materials where applicable. Figures and forward-looking statements should be treated as uncertain and subject to change.
1. BlockDAG: Project-reported fundraising and token-sale pricing
BlockDAG has attracted attention largely due to its fundraising activity and community growth claims shared by the project. According to project materials, the token sale has been conducted in multiple batches, with different published price points depending on the stage and offer terms.
The project has stated that it has raised nearly $410 million to date and has referenced a larger fundraising target. It has also reported that more than 26.2 billion tokens have been sold. These figures have not been independently verified in this article.
BlockDAG has also reported over 3 million users of its X1 app and that 19,000 hardware miners are being deployed globally. The team describes its approach as combining a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure with Proof-of-Work. For reference, the project’s website is linked here: BlockDAG.
Some market commentary has discussed potential post-launch price scenarios for BlockDAG, but such projections are speculative and may not materialize. References to large purchases by individual holders are also difficult to verify independently and should not be treated as an indicator of future performance.
2. OKB: Exchange update and market reaction
OKB, the native asset of OKX, has periodically added exchange-related features. On September 4, 2025, OKX launched OKB-settled perpetual futures, and the announcement included leverage parameters of up to 20×. Such features can affect how the token is used within the exchange’s derivatives ecosystem.
Following the rollout, OKB’s price moved sharply, with reporting at the time placing it above $180. Near-term price levels and technical “breakout” narratives remain uncertain and can change quickly, particularly for exchange-linked tokens.
OKB’s case is commonly framed around exchange utility and the broader OKX ecosystem. As with any crypto asset, it carries market, liquidity, and platform-related risks.
3. Arbitrum: Incentives and scheduled supply changes
Arbitrum remains one of Ethereum’s active Layer-2 networks. Its DeFi Renaissance Initiative (DRIP) has been described as a $40 million program that could allocate up to 24 million ARB to protocols in the ecosystem. Incentive programs can support usage and experimentation, but their impact on long-term adoption and token economics is not guaranteed.
With ARB around $0.50 in the referenced timeframe, some participants have also focused on upcoming token unlocks. A scheduled release of 92.65 million ARB on September 16, 2025, has been cited as a potential source of increased circulating supply, which can add volatility.
As a result, ARB-related discussion often centers on the balance between ecosystem activity and supply dynamics, rather than any single return expectation.
4. SEI: Performance claims and short-term market context
SEI has positioned itself as a high-throughput Layer-1. After its “Giga Upgrade” in July 2025, the project reported performance figures of up to 200,000 transactions per second and confirmations under 400 milliseconds. These numbers are as stated by the project and may depend on testing conditions and network configuration.
Market commentary has also referenced technical levels for SEI, including possible short-term price ranges. Such targets are speculative and do not account for broader market shifts. In the referenced timeframe, SEI was reported around $0.284.
SEI is often discussed as an infrastructure-focused network, with attention on throughput, latency, and ecosystem growth. As with other Layer-1s, adoption, security tradeoffs, and developer traction remain key variables.
Looking Ahead
These four projects are being watched for different reasons: BlockDAG for its project-reported fundraising activity and early ecosystem claims, OKB for exchange-driven utility updates, Arbitrum for Layer-2 activity and incentive design alongside scheduled unlocks, and SEI for performance-oriented positioning and upgrade narratives. None of these factors ensures future price appreciation, and each carries distinct risks and uncertainties.
Where token sales or promotional pricing are involved, readers should be cautious about marketing claims, the limits of available disclosure, and the higher risk profile typically associated with early-stage crypto offerings.
Readers should evaluate any crypto project using primary sources (team documentation, audits where available, token distribution details, and regulatory disclosures) and consider their own risk tolerance.
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