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Disclaimer: This content is a sponsored article. Bitcoinsistemi.com is not responsible for any damages or negativities that may arise from the above information or any product or service mentioned in the article. Bitcoinsistemi.com advises readers to do individual research about the company mentioned in the article and reminds them that all responsibility belongs to the individual. Cosmos and Algorand, two notable Layer 1 projects, began with solid academic foundations and ambitious technical goals. Each has addressed major issues such as scalability, efficiency, and interoperability with mixed results. Despite their technical strengths, both have encountered challenges in building momentum and market performance. BlockDAG (BDAG), on the other hand, has achieved global recognition not only through technical advancements but also through effective delivery, transparency, and engaging with users. With over $209.5 million secured in its presale, BlockDAG exemplifies what it means to gain real ground in the Layer 1 blockchain space. Cosmos: Leading the Charge in Blockchain Interoperability Cosmos, created by Jae Kwon and Ethan Buchman in 2014, aimed to solve the challenges of blockchain interoperability. In 2017, the project secured $17 million through an initial coin offering (ICO), setting the stage for its development. By March 2019, the Cosmos Hub mainnet was live, a key achievement in linking different blockchains. Financially, Cosmos has drawn significant funds, including a $55 million Series B round led by Paradigm in 2019 and a $10 million investment led by 1confirmation in 2020. By the end of 2024, the staking ratio of its native token, ATOM, ranged from 54.1% to 65.71%, with 232.16 million ATOM staked. Over that year, ATOM’s market capitalization moved between $1.43 billion and $5.5 billion, closing at $2.43 billion. Algorand: Advancing Blockchain Efficiency Established by MIT professor Silvio Micali in 2017, Algorand focuses on improving blockchain scalability and security. In June 2019,…

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