Chainlink’s 10.5% Rise Outshined by BlockDAG’s Keynote 3 Boom, Polkadot Drops 11% in the Background

Growth can take many forms—some gain traction through hype, others through quiet execution. In Q1 2025, Polkadot and Chainlink moved in opposite directions: Polkadot saw a decline of over 11% in both price and market cap, while Chainlink posted a steady 10.5% gain. Both reflected broader market sentiment, with Chainlink buoyed by real integrations and