Ethereum Developer Base Expands, Solana Sees 83% Yearly Growth
Ethereum continues to lead in developer activity with over 16,000 new developers in 2025, while Solana’s developer growth rate surpasses Ethereum’s with a notable 61.7% two-year increase.
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Summary
Between January and September 2025, Ethereum added over 16,000 developers, reaching a total of 31,869 active contributors. Solana’s growth rate outpaced Ethereum with a two-year increase of 61.7%, adding 11,500 new developers, bringing its total to 17,708. Ethereum's numbers cover both its Layer1 and Layer2 networks without double-counting developers across ecosystems.
Terms & Concepts
- Active Developers: Individuals contributing code, improvements, or updates to a blockchain’s software ecosystem.
- Electric Capital: A venture capital firm known for its comprehensive research and annual reports on blockchain developer activity.