Cryptocurrency analytics firm Santiment has released its latest report on developer activity within the blockchain ecosystem over the past 30 days, based on meaningful GitHub commits that exclude routine updates. MetaMask USD (mUSD) leads the list with a development score of 1,350, followed by Radworks (RAD) at 523.43 and Chainlink (LINK) at 344.63.
The top 10 projects, in order, are: Internet Computer (ICP) at 296.20, Hedera (HBAR) at 258.23, Cardano (ADA) at 173.80, Starknet (STRK) at 166.37, DeFiChain (DFI) at 142.43, DeepBook Protocol (DEEP) at 136.03, and Sui (SUI) at 136.03. Santiment emphasizes that this metric filters out trivial commits to focus on substantial progress, serving as a key indicator of project legitimacy and long-term health.
Notable trends include upward momentum for Cardano, Starknet, and DeFiChain, while Chainlink continues to expand its enterprise integrations and Radworks undergoes ecosystem restructuring. The report underscores that high development activity reflects active builder communities, strong roadmaps, and commitment to innovation, often preceding major product launches or upgrades.