DAG

Aconyminomicon

AI shill post because ETH is losing dev's left and right. This technology is old and not even complete. There are several other DLT's (DAG's, Hashgraphs', etc) that are far more complex and efficient than a very old blockchain that can't scale and has an entire layer 2 ecosystem, where as other chains don't need layer 2's and are already sharding.

TheWorldsStage

DAG because I like to gamble, small-medium mcap with good partnerships and no one talks about it

SevereCalendar7606

I don't think you can compare all cryptos it depends pretty definitively on the technology being used. Blockchain, DAG, Hashgraph, etc... everything has a trade off.

Rekit1987

Kaspa — interesting pick. It’s been getting a lot of hype lately for its tech and speed, but yeah, like anything in crypto, it’s not without risks. Here’s why some people might see Kaspa (KAS) as a bad investment — or at least a high-risk one: ⸻ 1. It’s Still Super Early • Kaspa is newer and relatively unproven in real-world use compared to projects like Bitcoin or Ethereum. • It hasn’t gone through major bear markets yet — no one knows how it’ll hold up long term. ⸻ 2. Inflationary Tokenomics (for now) • Kaspa has a high emission rate (lots of coins being mined) — this creates sell pressure. • Even though it’s deflationary over time, early investors may face downward pressure from miners dumping. ⸻ 3. Limited Real-World Adoption • Cool tech (DAG-based PoW) doesn’t mean much if no one’s building on it or using it. • So far, Kaspa lacks strong DeFi, NFT, or dApp ecosystems — which limits its stickiness and utility. ⸻ 4. Speculative Hype Cycles • KAS pumped hard in the last few months — and what goes up fast in crypto usually… yeah, you know. • A lot of buyers could be exit liquidity for early miners or VC whales. ⸻ 5. Competes in a Niche Crowd • It’s trying to solve the “fast PoW” problem, but so are projects like Nexa, Ergo, and even Litecoin with MWEB. • It’s not clear Kaspa will win that race, especially without major partnerships or institutional attention. ⸻ 6. Centralization Risk (Maybe) • Some critics argue the mining is concentrated, or that the dev team has a lot of control. • Not a major red flag yet, but worth watching. ⸻ Summary: Kaspa is cool tech, but high risk. It’s probably more of a speculative play than a long-term “blue chip” investment — at least for now. If you believe in the vision and don’t mind the risk, it might be worth a small moonbag. But if you’re looking for stability or utility-driven projects, it’s still early days. Want a pros list too? Or are you debating between Kaspa and something else right now?

Future_Bright7777

RE your silly #2 point: Hashgraph can do 400,000 transactions per second with sharding enabled. Finality in 3 seconds. Mathematically, aBFT consensus is the most secure running on a DAG (not blockchain), with transactions costing 1/100th of a penny fixed to the USD with marginal energy consumed and its all on Linux Foundation as an open source stack. Yeah, any of the 5000 other projects can do that. Bullshit. It is unmatched and you simply are uninformed or are biased towards your project. Technically, your statement has zero merit.

SorenLundt

I hold only QUBIC, a low/mid-cap coin led by Sergey Ivancheglo (aka Come-from-Beyond). CfB is the guy behind NXT (first PoS blockchain) and IOTA (first DAG-based tech). These are two of the highest ROI cryptos ever: NXT did over 2,000,000% ROI, and IOTA over 600,000%. No guarantees, but I like high risk, high reward. 

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Banano, a cryptocurrency launched on April 1, 2018, is celebrating its 7th anniversary on April 1, 2025. Known for its free crypto distribution and vibrant community, Banano has grown significantly, with nearly 220k wallet addresses and over 32 million transactions. The main celebration will take place on the Banano Discord server, featuring events like Banano rains, NFT airdrops, and more. Banano is a feeless, near-instant cryptocurrency powered by DAG technology, with a focus on fun and community engagement. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Curious-Still

Was a big fan of KAS in the past.  It is truly the best tech in the crypto space that meets the trilemma requirements better than anything else.  It really is what bitcoin should have been.   However, Kaspa's possibly fatal flaw, is that it is an experiment in rapid emission PoW tech which requires mass adoption by the time all the tokens are mined or there will be issues securing the chain as once all coins are mined miners will only be paid by transaction fees.  It's over 90% mined and adoption is worse than it was 1 yr ago.   When KRC20s launched the chain technically did not do down, but the mempool congestion made it unusable so that also put me off as it's not clear that this will really improve enough when kaspa moves to 10 bps.  Also marketing and industry connections suck.  The community is strong but nothing like shib or ada or xrp.  So not sure if the adoption will materialize.  I sure hope it does as kaspa is what crypto should be in terms of fair launch and decentralization. There's something new (Keeta, KTA) that's trying to do what kaspa sought out (DAG, payments), but via proof of stake and with better backing from, for example Erich Schmidt of Google fame and better marketing.  And also has some new interesting tech to help with adoption, especially as far as RWA and institutional adoption is concerned.   Other than that, as far as high throughput, general use, blockchains with low friction, I feel like, despite all its issues, solana will be what we've got for now.   I don't hold any sol btw.  

Neonbelly22

DAG

Casjrealtor

Constellation $DAG

TheWorldsStage

DAG

SorenLundt

100% QUBIC, a low/mid-cap coin led by Sergey Ivancheglo (aka Come-from-Beyond). CfB is the guy behind NXT (first PoS blockchain) and IOTA (first DAG-based tech). These are two of the highest ROI cryptos ever: NXT did over 2,000,000% ROI and IOTA over 600,000%.

Interesting-Spell-18

Is there any update on listing $DAG Constellation and/or Theta ?

SorenLundt

100% QUBIC, a low/mid-cap coin led by Sergey Ivancheglo (aka Come-from-Beyond). CfB is the guy behind NXT (first PoS blockchain) and IOTA (first DAG-based tech). These are two of the highest ROI cryptos ever: NXT did over 2,000,000% ROI, and IOTA over 600,000%.

SorenLundt

I hold only QUBIC, a low/mid-cap coin led by Sergey Ivancheglo (aka Come-from-Beyond). CfB is the guy behind NXT (first PoS blockchain) and IOTA (first DAG-based tech). These are two of the highest ROI cryptos ever: NXT did over 2,000,000% ROI, and IOTA over 600,000%. No guarantees, but I like high risk, high reward. :P

twilotab

Hey, you came at me, shilling, assuming about what I'm missing out on, proposing a derivative thesis, that I've seen and heard before. I get it, it's cheap, but, it has a large circulating supply, and you can throw some subjective BFT language in it, I've already had funds stolen from me on a DAG, won't touch it ever again. The community wasn't helpful in researching the loss, big institutions don't really want that uncertainty it's not a good look.

twilotab

From my notes and observations, mathematically, spoiler there is know universally 'Best'. hedera hashgraph is essentially a DAG like IOTA, that's been around far longer, I even invested in it early on, never again, the security was breached and my investment was rugged, I don't want to get into this more, but experience sways me to the security drivers. I will elaborate below for you. 1. Lack of decentralization > Critics argue this sacrifices the ethos of decentralization that defines crypto. The council holds significant control, including influence over HBAR’s supply release (50 billion total, with gradual unlocks). This raises concerns about counterparty risk—could the council manipulate the network or token economics to favor corporate interests over individual users? For purists, this feels more like a "centralized DLT" than a true cryptocurrency. 2. Utility vs Speculation > Unlike bridge assets like XRP or stablecoins, HBAR’s demand isn’t directly driven by transaction volume in the same speculative way. The council’s control over HBAR releases (e.g., only 41.9 billion in circulation as of now) can suppress price volatility, which some see as price manipulation rather than organic growth. Investors wonder: is HBAR a utility token for a niche DLT, or can it compete as a store of value in a crowded crypto market? 3.Competition Abstraction > The patented nature of hashgraph limits its open-source appeal. Developers can’t fork it or build competing platforms, unlike Ethereum, where innovation thrives through community experimentation. Plus, competitors like Solana, Avalanche, and Polkadot offer similar scalability without the corporate overlay. Can HBAR’s tech edge overcome its restrictive ecosystem and win the DLT race? Maybe, but 4. Adoption vs Perception > The crypto community often views HBAR skeptically due to its "corporate coin" vibe. Early price crashes (e.g., from $0.36 to $0.03 in 2019) and accusations of "smoke and mirrors" (per some YouTube critiques) haunt its reputation. Can Hedera shake this stigma and rally retail support, or will it remain an enterprise darling with limited speculative hype? There is a real culture in the crypto space that is still about true decentralization, you have to decide which side you're on, maybe you play both or maybe you go all in as a cypherpunk. 5. Risk > Reward > Volatility, regulatory risks (given its U.S. base), and the council’s token unlocks loom large. Posts on X highlight fears of centralized supply dumps crashing prices. Plus, newer cryptos carry unproven risks—will hashgraph’s edge hold as the market evolves? It boils down to trust. It's a corporate experiment masquerading as crypto. My advice? Watch adoption metrics (transaction volume, dApp growth) and council moves closely. HBAR’s fate hinges on proving its utility outweighs its trade-offs—but in crypto, perception often trumps reality, so tread wisely!

brandonholm

A blockchain is essentially just a singly linked list, quite an inefficient data structure that’s been around a long time. Directed acyclic graphs have also been around a long time and don’t really work well over distributed networks, synchronization is an issue. Sure there are blockchains and other DAG based cryptos that are a lot faster and can do more, but they’re heavily centralized to the point where you might as well just have the company run servers with a proper database which will be even faster.

Pure_Ad_9865

The Hedera Hashgraph consensus algorithm is the mathematical endgame of distributed ledger technology. Unlike blockchains, uses compact hashes instead of large raw data in a graph structure (DAG) to achieve efficient, decentralized consensus. Information spreads through the network with virus-like efficiency, making Hedera (HBAR): * **aBFT-secure** (offering the highest level of security) * **Leaderless with no MEV** (preventing transaction manipulation) * **SHA-384 post-quantum resistant** (future-proof cryptographic security) * **Provable fair ordering** (eliminating miner/validator manipulation) * **Infinitely scalable** without L2s or forks (100,000+ TPS per shard) * **Sub-3-second finality** (near-instant transactions) * **Carbon-negative** (the greenest DLT) * **Low, fixed fees pegged to USD** (\~$0.0001 per transaction) * **Open-source codebase with a vendor-neutral governance model under the Linux Foundation** (Project Hiero) On a technical level, Hedera isn’t just more advanced than other DLTs—it defines the future of decentralized technology and the post-quantum era. For example, it is 3300x more energy-efficient than Ethereum. But, to take Hedera to the next level, we need: * **More aggressive marketing towards retail adoption** * **Community nodes for increased decentralization** Leemon Baird (inventor of Hedera) and Charles Hoskinson have been spending time together recently, proving there’s no need for hate or tribalism. Hedera and Cardano are building the future—together. ❤️

Comprehensive-Lie505

Imagine buying $DAG at 0,05

GhostOfMcAfee

My problem with HBAR is the same as it is for all DAG based chains (eg SUI, SEI, etc): lack of decentralization. DAG latency increases with each new node. So, they must limit who can participate. On HBAR, it is a council of undemocratically selected companies. Also, by using EVM they have limited their smart contract throughput.

OneFormal4075

Genuine question here bro, why would you prefer HBAR over Kaspa for example. The creator and ongoing developer of Kaspa wrote the book on DAG. Kaspa had nearly 0 funding and has no VC investment to pay back. Kaspa is tru Nakimoto consensus and was and is a 100% POW fair launch, no team tokens etc. HBAR is like the NOT quiet AS GOOD, POS copy of Kaspa. Is it just because you aren't aware of Kaspa?

Internal_Vibe

Cheers mate! Yeah absolutely, this is just one component of my overall Relational Intelligence ecosystem (think beyond web3). I figured that trust is something that needs to be open to all, transparent and available for anyone to use and implement. In my eyes, it marks the beginning of a shift that puts privacy and data control into the hands of the user. No more usernames and passwords. Want to login to a system? Easy, just open your Dust wallet(Banano / any crypto for that), and use cryptographic message signing to instantly authenticate. It’s verifiable: Only the user has access to their keys. For someone to login to anything of yours, that’s need access to your phone / wallet. Verification through micro transactions: Users can sign smart contracts by simply confirming their digital signature and sending a transaction that gets time stamped on the DAG It all starts with trust, the front door to dust. TL;DR This is just the beginning, I built this in 4 hours, but I’ve been working on this for 7 months now and trust was the missing piece. No more email addresses, send a message to a cryptographic wallet It’s big, and it’s been a battle to get others to see it, but it’s worth it.

Longjumping-Bonus723

Need a list of US based Blockchains with government ties? HBAR, XRP, LINK, DAG you're welcome. Now go an read

Longjumping-Bonus723

I saw that. Very interesting. ALGO/XRP/LINK/DAG are all interesting in this regard. Especially DAG. Read it up. America's BLOCKchain. https://constellationnetwork.io/

SocialSuicideSquad

But we don't need a Blockchain for that, especially because there's like... Two that run DAG right now, which would kind of be necessary considering the type, location, and volume of Govt transactions. Honestly, even combining peak chain techs rn, it'd be a miracle to pull off a non-sequential system that can handle back dated interjections at the TPS needed to support the countries infrastructure and backend.

PrestigiousLoad6098

Fair launch, revolutionary DAG architecture (even if you dont think it's revolutionary, it's at least bringing something truly fresh to cryptoC, unlike 90% of projects) that's proven its the most scalable PoW ever in October last year, and its set soon to become upto 10x faster (and thats just for now). Answers the trilemma. That's why. I've been in this space for 8 years and it's the most excited I've ever been about a project. Only issues i really see are business issues, that's it's fair launch (T1 xchanges hate that) and no marketing. Oh, and it's PoW which gets a bad rap since ETH went PoS and with the green narrative. BUT kaspa network is extremely efficient for a PoW that also answers the trilemma.

Specialist_Ask_7058

That PoW looks pretty unstoppable, so if layered scaling works out to increase the utility/accessibility and bring down the cost of txs then it likely will stay at the top imo. There's tech being built that uses feeless DAG from Nano to be the next gen Lightning Network, so there is tons of potential.

ardyes

 QUBIC. It was created by @c___f___b who also created NXT and IOTA the first POS and DAG coins. It is a UPOW token that leverages mining to train AGI. Right now it is the fastest decentralised computer in the world. Faster than El Capitan.

devilldog

While it's great to see tech with utility I'm not understanding how this would increase the value of the network. Is processing for AI supposed to have a log of everything sent to the HBAR DAG for data integrity purposes? Does the hardware just create certs and hold it even if air gapped until it can later connect to the network? If so I can see it. If it never needs to connect for consensus I'm not understanding it.

braintertainment

Constellation $DAG! There's a video on youtube called "$DAG explained in 15 minutes // By Andrew Seer". I would highly recommend watching it. They have an active working contract with the Department of Defense and will become the new base layer for the entire internet. Https:// is being replaced to hgtp:// and $DAG is the layer 0 they are using for that. Years from now $DAG will be seen as the most obvious investment. Really worth diving deep into this one.

Renowned_Molecule

BTC is simply not for me. I have a background in compliance and only enjoy the most regulated and compliant blockchains and one DAG.

inkandpaperguy

\> Real World Utility (deeds, licensing, voting, title, etc.) \> DAG DLT infrastructure \> Blazing Fast Network \> ISO 20022 compliant \> addresses Defi, AI and RWA \> Energy Efficient Proof of Stake \> Layer 1 w/ "made in the USA" DNA \> Blue Chip Industry Counsel 

Comprehensive-Lie505

Think about Alkimi $ADS or Constellation $DAG both will run very quickly in their own segment but in the longterm I wouldnt be surprised they enter the top 10

ardyes

$QUBIC.  Useful proof of work for training AGI  created by come from beyond @c___f___b  who created the first POS and DAG coin NXT and IOTA(two higest ROI coins ever).  55m transactions per second.  Runs on bare metal without an OS. 

Bmonkey1973

Looking into DAG . Underrated and has ties to the goverment

tbombs23

And Banano the hard fork. Better community imo but they're both good, both feeless, near instant transactions with DAG tech. Banano is free and fair distribution for all.

yallneedgod93

Here’s a detailed analysis of Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR), its use cases, context, and reasons why it might be a good investment: 1. Core Technology: Hashgraph Hedera uses an innovative Hashgraph consensus algorithm, which differs fundamentally from traditional blockchain technology. Its key features include: • Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG): Unlike linear blockchain structures, Hashgraph uses a graph-based structure, enabling parallel transaction processing. • Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT): Provides one of the highest levels of security, ensuring consensus even under malicious attacks. • Efficiency and Speed: Hedera can handle over 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), far surpassing Bitcoin (~7 TPS) and Ethereum (~15-30 TPS). Keyword Definition Hashgraph A data structure and consensus algorithm that allows parallel transaction processing, offering better scalability than blockchains. DAG Directed Acyclic Graph: A non-linear data structure that enables efficient connection of transactions. aBFT A security protocol that ensures consensus in distributed systems even when some nodes act maliciously. 2. Key Use Cases of Hedera a) Payments Hedera provides fast, low-cost payment solutions for: • Micropayments: Payments in sub-cent amounts (e.g., pay-per-use services, content streaming). • Cross-border transactions: Ideal for international money transfers with minimal fees and near-instant settlement. Keyword Definition Micropayments Tiny payments often infeasible with traditional systems due to high transaction fees. b) Asset Tokenization Hedera facilitates the tokenization of both physical and digital assets, enabling: • Security Tokens: Digital representation of assets like real estate or stocks. • NFTs: Unique digital items such as artwork or in-game assets. Keyword Definition Tokenization The process of converting assets into digital tokens on a blockchain/DLT. NFT Non-Fungible Token: Unique, non-interchangeable digital assets. c) Supply Chain Management Hedera improves transparency and efficiency in supply chains by: • Tracking goods in real-time. • Providing tamper-proof documentation for production processes. Keyword Definition Supply Chain Management Monitoring and managing the movement of goods and production across the supply chain. d) Data Integrity and Identity Management Hedera ensures the secure storage and verification of data, such as: • Digital Identities: Enabling secure user and device authentication. • Tamper-proof data records: Useful for healthcare data, academic certificates, and more. Keyword Definition Data Integrity Ensuring that data remains unaltered during storage or transfer. Digital Identity An electronic representation of a person’s or device’s identity. 3. Governance Model Hedera is governed by a Council of 39 global companies, including Google, IBM, Boeing, and others. This council ensures that: • The network remains decentralized, secure, and stable. • Development follows a clear roadmap. Keyword Definition Governance Council A group of companies overseeing the rules and development of the network. 4. Investment Potential a) Advantages for Investors 1. Scalability: Hedera is among the fastest DLTs with extremely low transaction costs. 2. Sustainability: Its consensus mechanism is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. 3. Strong Partnerships: Partnerships with industry leaders enhance credibility and drive adoption. b) Risks 1. Competition: Many Layer-1 protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche) are vying for market share. 2. Adoption Challenges: Success depends on real-world implementation and mass adoption. Keyword Definition Scalability The ability of a network to handle increasing transaction volume efficiently. Sustainability Resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Layer-1 A blockchain platform serving as the base infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps). Conclusion: Is Hedera a Worthwhile Investment? • Cutting-edge technology: Hedera’s Hashgraph architecture provides superior speed, security, and efficiency compared to traditional blockchains. • Diverse use cases: Its applications in micropayments, tokenization, supply chain management, and data integrity highlight its real-world potential. • Strong governance: The involvement of top-tier companies boosts trust and credibility. Recommendation: Hedera is a promising project for investors with a long-term perspective who value scalability, environmental sustainability, and industry collaboration. However, monitoring market dynamics and competitive developments is crucial.

hruhru

Banano is a fast, feeless, and eco-friendly cryptocurrency built on DAG technology. It's perfect for instant transactions, tipping, and micropayments. With its fun, meme-driven community and zero energy waste, Banano makes crypto simple, approachable, and enjoyable. Go bananas! 🍌 r/banano

RadiantJelly3253

Question cause you know stuff. Max TPS (convert from BPS/CPS please I am not smart) \- I hear from 1000 TPS to 35 TPS. Also what about BlockDag or other DAG's with higher TPS.

mr-efx

Thoughts on Constellation (DAG)?

hold_me_beer_m8

Just wait until the word on $DAG really starts getting out.

yallneedgod93

1. Core Technology: Hashgraph Hedera uses an innovative Hashgraph consensus algorithm, which differs fundamentally from traditional blockchain technology. Its key features include: Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG): Unlike linear blockchain structures, Hashgraph uses a graph-based structure, enabling parallel transaction processing. Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT): Provides one of the highest levels of security, ensuring consensus even under malicious attacks. Efficiency and Speed: Hedera can handle over 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), far surpassing Bitcoin (~7 TPS) and Ethereum (~15-30 TPS). 2. Key Use Cases of Hedera a) Payments Hedera provides fast, low-cost payment solutions for: Micropayments: Payments in sub-cent amounts (e.g., pay-per-use services, content streaming). Cross-border transactions: Ideal for international money transfers with minimal fees and near-instant settlement. b) Asset Tokenization Hedera facilitates the tokenization of both physical and digital assets, enabling: Security Tokens: Digital representation of assets like real estate or stocks. NFTs: Unique digital items such as artwork or in-game assets. c) Supply Chain Management Hedera improves transparency and efficiency in supply chains by: Tracking goods in real-time. Providing tamper-proof documentation for production processes. d) Data Integrity and Identity Management Hedera ensures the secure storage and verification of data, such as: Digital Identities: Enabling secure user and device authentication. Tamper-proof data records: Useful for healthcare data, academic certificates, and more. Scalability: Hedera is among the fastest DLTs with extremely low transaction costs. Sustainability: Its consensus mechanism is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Strong Partnerships: Partnerships with industry leaders enhance credibility and drive adoption. It does have some competition though

ardyes

Checkout [$QUBIC](https://x.com/search?q=%24QUBIC&src=cashtag_click). A Useful proof of work coin that Instead of validating transactions using computational equations, leverages mining to train AGI. It was created by Sergey Ivancheglo (Come-from-Beyond), the same person who made the first POS and DAG coins NXT and IOTA. It supports 55m transfers per second and runs on bare metal without an OS making it incredibly secure.

WaveRunna

The answer is DAG. Technology is incredible and they’re thriving within US gov.

skr_replicator

bitcoin is not well suited to be a currency for ordinary groceries lol. It's a lot better suited as digital gold. For a currency purpose there are much better suited alts that can go high TPS and low fees. Especially the DAG based ones.

mr-efx

DAG would like a word.

ovum-vir

Rather than plug a single project, I’d recommend looking into Directed Acyclic Graphs. Most if not all DAG projects solve the trilemma because they aren’t blockchains but are still a DLT. Obviously, this depends on how secure the DAG is and it’s decentralisation methods. The benefit of DAGs is because of how they fundamentally work, the trade off need not exist. To claim Algorand has solved the trilemma I would certainly say is somewhat murky. I’d recommend reading this [recent security analysis of Algorand](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330725913_Blockchain_Trilemma_Solver_Algorand_has_Dilemma_over_Undecidable_Messages). An attack on the network has been proposed and implemented under simulation. Now, this doesn’t mean the network isn’t secure. But it’s one step closer to being insecure than a lot of other networks. The same could be said for some DAGs however, more security analysis is needed on all chains.

leprachaun77

Coins that could still pump that aren't meme coins. Nano, DAG, ETH. Nano is highest risk highest reward, ETH safest, DAG bit of a weird case of used but not hyped or common. If you can't find why a coin is origional or how it could be used in the future, skip it.

leprachaun77

Nano&DAG Nano is ripple but older and better Dag is somehow getting consistent contracts with the U.S. military even in the Biden administration

Inkamt

DAG

oak1337

Mempools, block leaders, and MEV are enough reason to believe that ETH is flawed garbage. It served it's purpose as a stepping stone for DLTs to evolve into their final form, DAG Hashgraph. Leaderless fair ordering is the only acceptable protocol for mission critical applications. Being able to pay to have your transaction first is bullshit, basically sniping other people's trades by paying a premium (MEV). Add the wildly unpredictable and expensive fees, slow speed, and not "true finality" (only probabilistic finality) and you come to a conclusion that ETH no-go on all fronts.

DrDarkPsychologist

DAG

Sheeple9001

Kaspa, DAG-based, fast, not on Binance or Coinbase (yet).

LivePark

It is similar to Bitcoin in that it is proof of work, except Kaspa is more scalable. It is fully decentralized and 600x faster than Bitcoin. It uses a DAG instead of a blockchain. It’s truly revolutionary and the only reason it’s not getting more attention is because not many tier 1 exchanges have it. It just got kraken and there is strong evidence it is coming to binance too. I would suggest looking into it through their website and watch videos about it.

Desperate_Garage_628

DAG

Humans_r_evil

I'd go with CRO, DAG, XLM, or XRP. dag is a high risk high reward. low as hell market cap but is used by the US Airforce.

N3333K0

They gave up DAG technology?

rsa121717

Its a DAG that uses gossip to come to consensus as opposed to something like a POW blockchain. This design lets it process transactions in parallel instead of sequentially (bitcoin) allowing high TPS. Highly secure (abft). Governance is a little centralized around a council of 39 companies. Lots of partnerships and adoption

Aconyminomicon

Nano is just a DAG. It is cool and efficient, but there are already systems in place for merchants to receive payments without redoing their whole system. XRP, LTC, XLM are all up because of the ETF applications. But you forget a sleeping giant. It is Hedera Hashgraph and it takes the best parts of Nano (which I was in last cycle until it dropped off), speed and cheap FIXED fees (0.001$), and it is basically a complicated DAG (Hashgraph) and they patented a G2G protocol (now open source) on top of the hashgraph to make it far more appealing to institutions than Nano. It also has better security and a Governing Counsel of not just a few insiders, but the largest companies in the world like Google, Boieng IBM, LG, and other equally giant financial institutions all around the world. This way, people can use the tech and have the security knowing that the GC of Hedera is the decentralized part. Companies that are worth many billions and have been around for a long time and have name recognition are your validators and run the nodes. It was invented by adult geniueses and not college freshman like ADA, DOT, and ETH. Check the hbar/usd chart if you want to see.

fuxvill

LTX and DAG same team.on each.

ardyes

$QUBIC. PA doesn't look the best but tech is revolutionary. Useful proof of work coin that has 55m transactions per second. Runs on bare metal in ram. Consensus mechanism is used to one of the largest decentralized AI network in the world. The creator of $QUBIC created the first POW coin NXT and the first DAG IOTA. There has been a lot of fud lately about it though so weak PA but they are releasing a white paper soon and a peer reviewed scientific report about it. Hopefully it will change things.

biba8163

**If you lack brain cells, I warn you that if you're investing in crypto, you're not investing in technology. Crypto is NOT a technology company.** *These keywords are sure signs that you're being lured with tech hype and going to lose money:* > Fast Block Times, High TPS, Instant Finality, High Throughput, Cheap, Feeless, Solving Trilemma, Oracles, Interoperability, RWA, Supply Chain, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Layer 2, Layer 0, Sharding, NFT, DAG, Tangle, Parachains, Subnets, DeFi, Decentralized Computing, Decentralized Storage, Decentralized Cloud, Decentralized AI Since 2017 /r/cryptocurrency specializes in "doing research" trying to find the crypto with the best technology and innovation and losing money year after year: https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/7kval4/in_20_years_bitcoin_will_be_to_crypto_what_aol_is/ - In 20 years Bitcoin will be to crypto what AOL is now to the internet. - Lol—try 3-5 years. - I think 20 months tops - 20 yrs? Think 2. - It' ll happen sooner. The world turns faster constantly. Bitcoin is like a fat, slow dinosaur - Agreed. Could be months. The space is wide open for competition. Could def see ETH and BCH taking the crown. - Someday people will think that it'd ridiculous to pay fees and wait time to transfer money and they will buy IOTA - Companies will not bet on a burning piece of garbage like Bitcoin, and whatever they pick will win. I guarantee it. See: Bosch/IOTA. - Hmm your comment has made me think of possibly splitting my portfolio four ways - ETH, IOTA, XRP, REQ. - The sad fact is there are coins from 4 years ago that are better than Bitcoin, we don't even need new projects to take leaps forward. - Tl;dr I think your bitcoins are going to be about as valuable as your 20 hours of free internet CDs from AOL - In 2017 alone, Ethereum, Iota, Ripple, Vertcoin, Monero and Litecoin have all made big moves in terms of tech and adoption. What will 2018 bring? 2019? Will Bitcoin still lumber into 2020?

HSuke

SUI is a highly efficient DAG-based DLT that is much faster and efficient than Solana. It's not very decentralized though as its validator specs are enterprise garde similar to Solana's. But the low staking and storage reward subsidies are what really drive it towards centralization. Unlike highly decentralized networks like Ethereum that try to pay rewards to up to 1M validators, SUI tries to minimize rewards to keep the whole network's operating costs low. Basically it's an extremely-fast, extremely-efficient, but not so decentralized network.

_TheWolfOfWalmart_

It may never have them on layer 1. It's a UTXO that's similar to Bitcoin except a DAG with crazy fast block times. It's meant to be the silver to Bitcoin's gold and be a capable crypto payment network. *BUT* it would certainly be possible to do something like BCH does with CashScript smart contracts. Something along that line. It does already have KRC-20 tokens, which are like BRC-20 inscriptions on Bitcoin. There are a number of thriving shitcoins/memes on it already.

nablaca

No worries! Here to help people learn more about DLT's :). Yeah Iota is not the same as hedera. It's much different. But true it's also a DAG. Technically Hedera is indeed my number one, but marketing wise that is another story. Unfortunately. But It's a sleeping giant that is way underpriced compared to all the other networks. Hedera is like Amazon before it's time. It can handle millions of TPS and can scale like no other. All that with keeping the network aBFT which no other network has ever reached. Grats to Dr. Leemon Baird, who is the genius behind this technology. But is definitely not my only position. I have spread out my investments :). Idk why but indeed people seem to have the idea that hedera is centralized. Let me explain how they work: Hedera has a governing council and exists out of 39 huge cross industry companies (rotated every 3-6 years). They govern the network in a decentralised and transparent way to make sure the network gets the right updates it needs at that time. You can see this as a technocracy which is imo better than a democracy (experts>politicians). Since fake news is still around it is easy to manipulate people's thoughts. On most networks most issues or topics are discussed within a handful of developers. On chain voting sounds beautiful but then we get to that democracy problem again. What do people in the street actually know of a certain topic that is way too complex for them? Since their vote also counts as 1, that is dangerous imo. We see these beautiful improvement proposal systems on Ethereum and other networks. Hedera also has this and is a very good way to professionally interact with the governing council as a builder (in need).

CleazyCatalystAD

Good info, thank you. I thought Hedera was a bit centralized, but I do like DAGs in general. Invested in IOTA (that is DAG), and could have done well on it if I took profit at the right time. Now it’s withered away to basically nothing. Is Hedera your #1 pick for best DLT moving forward, then or are you more bullish/hopeful with a different network?

nablaca

Yeah it is in a way. But it is technically so inefficient (code could have been made better). Cuz this network uses so much energy because all nodes are battling against each other. So many computers are trying to solve the block at the same time... From an efficiency perspective this is drama. A well designed network lets nodes collaborate instead of fighting. Because all we want to reach is a correct and fair order in transactions. That's it. That's basically what a DLT or server does. Solana has enormous safety issues. The network has a leader based consensus algorithm which creates single points of failure in the system. Also so many scams going on there it's crazy. This network doesn't have aBFT security level. Meaning banks will not risk to put their assets on such a network. Same goes for Ethereum, also leader based and not aBFT. Has huge scaling issues die to TXN fees. Imo dead in the water. Sui seems to be a bit more promising true, have to dig deeper in that white paper to give an opinion. But I believe Hedera has state of the art technology under their hood, they have aBFT security grade and makes nodes collaborate on consensus instead of fighting. It's not a blockchain but a DAG. Fundamentally different. Look it up on YouTube (Leemon Baird video's), they explain so much about DLT's

xrm4

Look into Kaspa. Fair launch (ie - you could mine it starting from day 1), similar distribution of wealth when compared to Bitcoin, PoW, and it uses an innovative BlockDAG design so transactions are included in the DAG structures within seconds. No VCs. No insiders.

slop_drobbler

- It’s similar-ish to BTC but the network runs on different protocol technology (DAG, or a variation thereof) - It has low fees - It’s fast - It’s mined That’s it. I’m not interested.

satoshiwife

KASPA Fastest PoW on earth. Not a blockchain but DAG. Look at the weekly chart. I bet you can't find a coin in the top 100 which has a better chart than KASPA

Longjumping-Bonus723

If you actually take your time and read about the projects that are being build on Hedera while actually understanding it's absolute Bitcoin season right now. You will become a HBAR fan. There is no more secure and efficient blockchain/DLT/DAG/whatever around ;-)

Pannwitz

Before Kaspa then Taraxa. Same DAG tech behind, but EVM compatible

Proverb313

Trump said what about DAG based meme coins?

Original-Assistant-8

I don't think DAG makes it quantum resistant, for example IOTA use DAG and decided to abandon plans for Quantum resistance.

Proverb313

so you're saying banano will finally be The Meme coin in such a scenario since it's also DAG?

privyanoncrypto

DAG based cryptocurrencies and privacy based Scala dero monero Kaspa nano

QuickDaikon1

Thank you. Our Bitcoin protocol is resilient to changes, and achieving a fully decentralized network with fast transactions is challenging. However, by using some nodes for DAG to supplement the network, we can enhance transaction speeds without compromising security. The Tailstorm protocol addresses the continuous DAG size and overhead problem by allowing the DAG to collapse into a blockchain structure. Integrating a small subnet within the blockchain ensures minimal disruption to the mainnet. We need efficiency to prevent increased transaction sizes from leading to higher fees. Tailstorm is designed to avoid these issues, making it a more efficient alternative compared to protocols like GHOST for blockDAG.

QuickDaikon1

Correct this aim to make the layer1 more usable without compromising settlement guarantee Tailstorm solve the problem of the continuous DAG size and overhead problem by allowing the dag to collapse into blockchain. Using at subnet wouldn’t make much trouble for the mainnet but again this must be so efficient in order to not increase the size otherwise hypothetically speaking the fee on the subnet > than the fee in the mainnnet but i don’t see this coming in implementation such as tailstrom in compare to ghost protocol for blockdag. Please correct me if i am wrong

histocataclysm

By adding Tailstorm's DAG structure, it looks like we could solve some of the Lightning Network's issues, like centralization, without giving up on solid final settlement guarantees. However, it's worth keeping an eye on the increased transaction sizes and how they might impact fees.

CointestMod

#IOTA Pro-Arguments Below is a IOTA pro-argument written by excalilbug. > IOTA is the most popular DAG coin and its designed with Internet of things in mind (IOTA - duh!) > > IOTA has no fees, its super fast and environment friendly - It uses much less energy than Bitcoin, Ethereum or Dogecoin > > Its the coin of the future when Internet of things becomes more popular > > But even now its a very good coin. And its build on DAG. DAG is a different version of blockchain. DAG helps IOTA offer fast and feeless transactions. IOTA has great scalability and it is lightwieght so even very small devices can communicate together > > ​ > > Sources: [https://medium.com/@markusgebhardt/iota-a-sustainable-cryptocurrency-a50a52018eaa](https://medium.com/@markusgebhardt/iota-a-sustainable-cryptocurrency-a50a52018eaa), [https://sashares.co.za/iota-review/#gs.o96a0m](https://sashares.co.za/iota-review/#gs.o96a0m) > > ​ > > Disclaimer: I have some IOTA ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_IOTA) to find submissions for other topics.

CointestMod

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Purple_Bumblebee6

> I think if you could combine the tech of Kaspa and Monero somehow, that would be the ultimate electronic cash. Tangram is a project that came close to doing this. It was taking the privacy technology of Monero and a block DAG structure that allowed fast transactions. They got so far as to produce a functional but buggy alpha net. Unfortunately, the main developer has a very challenging personality. He alienated all of the other developers who are working with him, and he does not seem to be capable of producing the coin on his own.

sauciestwaters

Garbage you want quality buy KAS RNDR for large caps even INJ. Smaller 100x potential for one QUBIC founder of IOTA first creator of DAG first creator of pure PoS... and a top returning coin EVER . It's at lows right now I'd be accumulating. Many more I do this for living but NFA here. Just remember this post.

_TheWolfOfWalmart_

Bitcoin-like UTXO network, except a DAG and 10 blocks per second. It has a token ecosystem launching now as well. It's a trilemma solver with some really advanced tech. Thousands of TPS while still being PoW and is fair launched with no VCs to dump on your head. Seriously it does have some impressive technology behind it and is worth a look, there's a reason it's gone from rank #2000 to #27 now.

CointestMod

#CBDC Pro-Arguments Below is a CBDC pro-argument written by Nostalg33k. > # Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), what do they solve, why they are the best ? > > ​ > > A Central Bank Digital Currency is NOT a game changer, most people already use "digital money" through their credit card. So the question everyone should ask is, "What do digital currencies solve?". Actually a loooot of problems. > > ​ > > # 1) Money creation: From banks to Central banks, bring the power back to the state and not the profiteering industry. > > CBDC's if they replace normal currencies would not allow banks to lend money they don't have. This can be seen as a problem until you put inflation into the equation. Everyone is currently lambasting about inflation and money creation from the State BUT the fact is that money creation is done principally by private banks and not by the State. > > ​ > > For one dollar in the banking system, they can lend up to 10 dollars with a fractional reserve. While we could believe in free markets before the ecological crisis we are living through and before the oil industry price gouged the population through the non-exploitation of government leases. Right now, a lot of industries are in need of government planning to switch from cheap energy relying on existing infrastructure to go towards renewables and new infrastructure. This planning require governments to have a better control of the economy. CBDC's can provide this control by controlling the credit industry. > > ​ > > # 2) The extinction of trafic and tax evasion > > Another big aspect of CBDC's is their traceability. Through blockchain, it would be far easier to look for suspect transactions. This would kill the drug industry and allow to properly tax people. By taking control of the money supply and requiring a reason for each transactions, it would be far harder to have illegal activities and to evade the taxation system which provides for our governments, (roads, infrastructure, healthcare,...) > > # 3) Multiple specialized money. > > Governments aiming to plan their economies in a better way would be able to introduce different currencies. For example, welfare could be given in a money that is specialized toward food or rent. While intrusive this would allow certain sectors of the economy to be excluded from the free market. > > # 4) Data collection, Instant transactions and practical. > > CBDCs if they don't replace cash as a whole still provide an important service to our societies and should replace digital transactions currently done with your account balance. If they are backed by a blockchain using DAG or an infrastructure allowing for instant transaction, they can be very practical and allow us to have a better understanding of spending. With implementation of anonymisation of the data, we could give this date to different economist and other planners to understand how we can provide better services and better goods to people. > > ​ > > # 5) A good introduction to Cryptocurrency, wallet management and other aspects of the digital economy. > > CBDCs can be a very good pedagogic tool to help people realize that their currencies can be exist on a blockchain. If the wallet is compatible with Meta-mask and other wallet managers , then it could help people to use crypto related software. They could even be signing smart contracts and swap their coins. > > ​ > > # 6) Technical side, a diversity of possibilities all which their advantages and problems. > > ​ > > On the more technical aspect of CBDCs, there is a large diversity of possibility because each central bank can have their own design. > > An example can be the Bank of England: [The CBDC Project in the UK](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/research/digital-currencies#:~:text=to%20contact%20us-,What%20is%20central%20bank%20digital%20currency%3F,a%20computer%20or%20similar%20device) > > The Bank of England's CBDC would co-exist with cash. While this page doesn't explain the technical side, one can be surprised that they don't seem to be looking at the blockchain technology as [their paper on New forms of money](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/paper/2021/new-forms-of-digital-money) shows. > > The world blockchain is only mentioned when discussing the possibility to regulate stablecoins. > > ​ > > One could ask what is the point of this CBDC since wire transfers exist:"What Is a Wire Transfer? > A wire transfer is an electronic transfer of funds via a network that is administered by banks and transfer service agencies around the world. Wire transfers involve a sending and receiving institution and require information from the party initiating the transfer, such as the receiver's name and account number. > Wire transfers don't actually involve the physical exchange of cash but are settled electronically."[Source](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/wiretransfer.asp#:~:text=Wire%20transfers%20involve%20a%20sending,cash%20but%20are%20settled%20electronically) > > # Conclusion: > > CBDCs are the best for the current era, we need to be able to plan the economy and to fight turbulences while we resolve the chalenges of the era. The only question, as shown by the UK proposition of a CBDC is: Will the governments be able to leverage the CBDCs. CBDCs are cool if we accept a bit of intrusion in our financial lives. They could provide a way to stop trafics and to do financial planning, to introduce multiple specialized currencies and many other points. > > ​ > > These should be introduced through referendums with a very high threshold for the decision to be made (60 or 70%) because they are societal changes that could radically change our world. > > ​ > > Thank you for reading my post ! ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_CBDC) to find submissions for other topics.

Aconyminomicon

Lol wow over 200k crypto Tx's, wow you must be so smart, now I know your too young to give advice so thanks but no thanks. I don't need the help of some liar. If you are so retired then what are you doing on here "helping me" huh? Its in your username. "Degenerate" was never used back in the days of mt gox and local bitcoins. I used to drive to a bank and deposit cash into someone's account and then come back and upload proof just to buy bitcoins while you were still sucking on some titties that were definitely related to you. If you want to act all high and mighty guy, go ahead and please tell me the difference between a DAG, Blockchain, PoS, PPoW, gossip about gossip protocols on hashgraph ledgers or anything relevant to DLT? Go ahead and chat gpt all that up because I can tell a liar when I read one.

Goandtry

My comment might get downlvoted or deleted, but I certainly believe IOTA will play a significant role during the next 10 years! yes, this is long-term investment, but just look at the development recently, their DAG technology, and their potential for institutions, corporations, and in general for infrastructure in WEB3, transaction layer and validation (identification). Btw, IOTA 2.0 is decentralized already which was main critique for years 

CointestMod

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LargeSnorlax

And that's what a lot of people come here for, the chance to enter a risky market for larger than usual gains. The mistake a lot of people make is marrying their alts. They tell themselves they've found the future of finance, or the next Bitcoin, or the protocol everyone will be using. IOT, DAG, Privacy, AI, it's a different narrative each cycle. That's why you have people who will be forever "accumulating" the alt of their dreams as the industry chugs on past.

CointestMod

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HSuke

**Part 4** > One thing you have to understand is that there isn't really such a thing as deterministic finality. That's a good point. Many blockchains arbitrarily set the criteria for finality. Just because they set it at 1 block doesn't mean it's more or less "final" than a network that sets it at more blocks. > Interestingly, a selfish mining attack is quite measurable. The attack requires the attacker to post two successive valid blocks at the exact same time. Afaik, no selfish mining attacks on Bitcoin were ever recorded. > Selfish mining attacks on Kaspa are extremely complicated and very unprofitable. Ah, what I meant is that the attacker would use a withholding attack, and then other honest miners would join in their efforts due to selfish mining. The attacker itself isn't doing the selfish mining. > "Accidental client bugs" are an extremely huge concern, it is very baffling that you would downplay them this much. Proof-of-stake typically has an extremely intricate structure that is very hard to solidify. Exploits are a huge concern, and a very reasonable criticism of PoS. Oh definitely. I actually brought this up last year with the Ethereum community as the event most likely to cause an existential crisis, and they downplayed it as being too unlikely for multiple clients to hit the same bug. In Ethereum, if finality is reverted, the signing validators are fully-slashed. In reality, mistake aren't statistically independent events. If one client makes a mistake, there's a higher chance that another client will make the same mistake because people tend to make the same mistakes. There are easy coding and design traps to fall into. Eventually, there will be 2+ clients composing of a staking majority that will make the same mistake, and it might not be caught on a testnet. This could end up in a messy bailout situation. > GHOSTDAG is not a DAG version of GHOST I thought they were pretty similar. What's the difference then? * Isn't GHOST just heaviest weight, but uncle blocks are included in the weight calculations? * Isn't GHOSTDAG just GHOST, but uncle blocks and their transactions are included in the chain?

deshe

GHOSTDAG is not a DAG version of GHOST

deshe

> uses PHANTOM GHOSTDAG for consensus (a DAG variation of Ethereum's GHOST protocol) GHOSTDAG is not a DAG variation of GHOST, it is actually more accurate to describe it as a DAG variation of Bitcoin. Also, GHOST isn't Ethereum's. It was invented by Yonatan Sompolinsky, the same guy who invented GHOSTDAG. > Needs a very high number of confirmations for finality (1000+ confimrations, 100+ minutes?, this needs fact verification) It does not need a very high number of confirmations. Also 1000 confirmations would take about 17 minutes on mainnet, or 1.7 minutes on testnet. > has 1-3s average block times The average block time is 1 second on mainnet and 0.1 seconds on testnet11 > has very small blocks (usually 1-3 Tx per block) A Kaspa block can hold up to 300 transactions, we ran 3000TPS on testnet easily. > In general, PoW is less secure than PoS, but PoW has more censorship resistance and higher liveness than PoS. I would expect PoS DAGs like Nano and IOTA to be more secure but less resistant to liveness attacks than KASPA. But there are many design differences, so this is too simplified of a comparison. PoW is not less secure than PoS. > Kaspa does not natively support smart contracts or DeFi. It can emulate it off-chain in the same way than Ordinals and Inscriptions have emulated tokenization on Bitcoin. But that's nothing like true DeFi. "True DeFi" is having DApps that respond fast, it doesn't matter if it is achieved via native processing or via rollups, after the L2 is settled it has the same security as the L1, that's basically the entire point of settling. If Kaspa can do rollups that settle once every 10 seconds than it provides the same security as any native smart-contract, but much faster than most.

RebelliousRoomba

The HBAR hashgraph is cool and I appreciate that it’s built on a DAG structure. I would buy it but I really hate that it’s on a proof-of-stake consensus.

HSuke

There's a lot of missing documentation for Kaspa, which makes it hard to research it. Half the pages on their Github (https://github.com/kaspanet/docs) are still Work in Progress, so I don't have a full picture of it. This is what I've found in my own research: Facts: * **Consensus**: * uses PoW for sybil resistance * uses PHANTOM GHOSTDAG for consensus (a DAG variation of Ethereum's GHOST protocol) * **Transactions**: * uses UTXOs for transaction type * does not support smart contracts * Needs a very high number of confirmations for finality (1000+ confimrations, 100+ minutes?, this needs fact verification) * Extremely cheap Tx fees, practically free * **Blocks** * is DAG DLT * has 1-3s average block times * has very small blocks (usually 1-3 Tx per block) * **Tokenomics** * has no premine * has a 28.7B supply cap, has monthly (1/12th halvings) effectively providing 1 halving per year * Other * There is a community building KRC-20 tokens, which are similar to JSON-format BRC-20 tokens, and nothing like smart-contract ERC-20 tokens. https://docs.kasplex.org/protocols/krc-20-tokens/basic-operation/deploy * Does not support DeFi * Founder is Yonatan Sompolinsky, who is responsible for inventing Ethereum's GHOST consensus protocol **Notes and Opinions**: * In general, DAGs are much faster and more efficient than blockchains, with the downside that they're more complex. Nodes need to put in more effort to make sure transactions are ordered without double-spends. * GHOST is more efficient than Bitcoin's version of PoW because it does not waste orphaned/stale blocks. This is important for DLTs with fast block times. * In general, PoW is less secure than PoS, but PoW has more censorship resistance and higher liveness than PoS. I would expect PoS DAGs like Nano and IOTA to be more secure but less resistant to liveness attacks than KASPA. * Kaspa does not natively support smart contracts or DeFi. It can emulate it off-chain in the same way than Ordinals and Inscriptions have emulated tokenization on Bitcoin. But that's nothing like true DeFi. * I'm not sure about how many confirmations is needed for probabilistic finality. Normally, this would be covered under documentation, but Kaspa doesn't have documentation on this. This needs to be determined by running through the complex math from its whitepaper with the current block times (1-3s). * I'm concerned about the lack of documentation and block explorers. There is one block explorer, and it's missing a lot of basic features. There is not a lot of community infrastructure for Kaspa. **Overall**, I would treat Kaspa as a much better version of Bitcoin (much faster block times, cheaper transaction fees, high throughput, much more efficient). But that's not much of a compliment since nearly EVERY blockchain is better than Bitcoin. Protocol-wise, GHOST provides similar security to Bitcoin's heaviest-weight. But that's about all it does: just basic transfers. It doesn't support smart contracts or DeFi while many other blockchains do. So I think this limits the growth potential for Kaspa.

HSuke

The original Ethereum GHOST consensus protocol was designed by Yonatan Sompolinsky. It's a better version of PoW that does not waste stale blocks by including them in weight calculations. It benefits blockchains with faster blockchains. https://ethereum.org/en/whitepaper/#modified-ghost-implementation Kaspa's GHOSTDAG is the DAG version of it.

CointestMod

#DAG Con-Arguments Below is a DAG con-argument written by Blendzi0r. > First published on [28.11.2021](https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfon33/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_dag_conarguments/hmehg1e/) > > DAG stands for Directed Acrylic Graph. It is an alternative solution to blockchain. If you want to learn more about the basics of DAG, visit e.g. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directed_acyclic_graph). > > DAGs often brand themselves as feeless and while that is undoubtedly a positive thing, it also increases the risk of DAG networks being attacked. For example, NANO is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies that is based on DAG and it [suffers transaction spamming attacks](https://blog.nano.org/recent-dos-nano-network-attack-and-v21-3-fixes-97b9b7297f9) from time to time. > > To counter this problem, projects that use DAG often implement solutions that involve centralization, e.g. [central coordinators, pre-selected validators or “witness” nodes or completely private network systems](https://maxthake.medium.com/blockchain-vs-dag-technology-1a406e6c6242). And since centralization goes against one of the core principles of cryptocurrencies, this is considered by many as an unacceptable trade-off. > > Another problem with DAG is that it has not been battle-tested on a large scale yet. Unlike blockchain, that is already well established. There are probably only two cryptocurrencies that use DAG and that are known to an average crypto-enthusiast: NANO and IOTA. Both are nowhere near being as widely adopted as dozens of blockchain projects. And both have their own share of problems. > > Conclusion is that although DAG is a promising technology, it is still very young and it is also not adopted by too many projects. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_DAG) to find submissions for other topics.

CointestMod

#DAG Pro-Arguments Below is a DAG pro-argument written by DaddySkates. > Directed Acyclic Graph or in short DAG is an alternative to its far more widely recognized Blockchain brother. To put it simply and very brutally honest, it's the next level of Blockchain. > Directed Acyclic Graph is a type of an alternative data structure which is widely used in various industries from science to medical and tech to recognize and observe the relationship between designated variables and how these variables rely or impact each others. > > Data in DAG is directed because it can only move in 1 single direction and its acyclic or in other words the data cannot go backwards. Directed Acyclic Graph as the name itself suggests has no blocks and does not require any mining to extend its database. Every vertex in its structure represents a transaction. DAG is unlike blockchain, buildind each datablock on top of eachother. In DAG system POW or Proof of Work is only required when a transaction is submitted to a node, to ensure network isn’t getting spam attacked and to validate prior transactions. However this proof of work is an extremely small one and requires close to no energy. > > > DAG may be a pretty new player on the block but the advantages such as massively different speed, no mining requirement and 0 fees plus no scalability issues simply make it a real challenge for blockchain to overcome. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_DAG) to find submissions for other topics.

CointestMod

DAG {{pros}} & {{cons}} with related info are in the collapsed comments below.