Ethereum’s development ecosystem remains the most active in crypto, with new data from Santiment highlighting which projects are driving the innovation surge.
According to Santiment’s latest on-chain metrics, MetaMask USD ($mUSD) ranks first in development activity over the past 30 days, logging 1.36K commits, far surpassing other Ethereum-linked projects. It’s followed by Chainlink ($LINK) and Ethereum ($ETH) itself, which continue to dominate smart contract and oracle infrastructure development.
Ethereum Network Activity: Expanding Through Its Ecosystem
Santiment’s ranking, which tracks projects partially or fully built on Ethereum, shows a diverse mix of Layer 2s, staking platforms, and DeFi protocols among the top ten.
After the leading three, Starknet ($STRK) and EigenLayer ($EIGEN) take fourth and fifth place, reflecting strong activity around scaling and restaking technologies.
Other notable entries include Audius ($AUDIO), which jumped 15% in price alongside its developer surge, and Decentraland ($MANA), maintaining steady updates in virtual reality integration. Lido DAO ($LDO) and Lido Staked ETH ($stETH) tied for ninth place, signaling continued focus on Ethereum’s liquid staking infrastructure.
The Bigger Picture: Developer Activity Signals Long-Term Health
High developer activity often serves as a leading indicator of network sustainability and innovation. Ethereum’s network, already hosting thousands of dApps and protocols, continues to benefit from this momentum as its ecosystem expands across multiple sectors, from DeFi and staking to gaming and social applications.
The ongoing dominance of MetaMask, Chainlink, and Ethereum underscores the strength of projects that enable both access and infrastructure across the broader crypto landscape.