Ethereum Leads Blockchain Developer Growth in 2025
Ethereum tops blockchain developer growth in 2025, adding over 16K new devs, outpacing Solana, Bitcoin, and others.
- Ethereum added over 16,000 developers in 2025.
- Solana and Bitcoin ranked second and third respectively.
- Ethereum has the highest number of active blockchain developers overall.
Between January and September 2025, the Ethereum ecosystem welcomed 16,181 new developers, according to data from Electric Capital. This makes Ethereum the top-performing blockchain in terms of attracting fresh developer talent this year.
The surge reflects Ethereum’s continued dominance as the go-to platform for decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols, and Layer-2 innovations. Its vibrant development tools, community support, and constant upgrades — like the upcoming Proto-Danksharding implementation — continue to attract talent globally.
Solana and Bitcoin Follow Closely Behind
Solana claimed the second spot with 11,534 new developers, a clear indication of its growing ecosystem and appeal among developers focused on speed and scalability. Bitcoin, often seen more as a value store than a development platform, came in third with 7,494 new developers.
While Bitcoin’s development pace is traditionally slower, the rise of Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions and interest in Ordinals might explain the increased developer attention in 2025.
Ethereum Dominates in Total Active Developers
When it comes to total active developers, Ethereum leads by a wide margin with 31,869 developers actively contributing to its ecosystem. This figure surpasses all other blockchains, with Solana having 17,708 and Bitcoin trailing with 11,036. Other notable mentions include Polygon, Sui, BNB Chain, and Polkadot, indicating that multi-chain development interest remains strong.
This dominance further cements Ethereum’s position as the backbone of Web3 innovation and developer activity.
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