Top 10 Altcoins by Developer Activity in March 2005
A new report from cryptocurrency analytics firm Santiment reveals significant changes in the altcoins that developers have focused on most in the past 30 days.
Internet Computer (ICP), which has experienced a 70% drop in value over the past year, continues to top the list of most popular altcoins for developers. Despite its price decline, ICP maintains its dominance in developer activity, reflecting its continued importance in the crypto space.
Chainlink and Other Altcoins Maintain Positions
Chainlink (LINK) remains in second place, holding its position as a key tool in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Other altcoins that continue to see significant developer interest include Starknet (STRK), Optimism (OP), and Cardano (ADA), although some have experienced shifts in rank.
Shift in Rankings: Avalanche and Starknet Rise
The report also notes that Avalanche (AVAX) and Starknet (STRK) have risen in the developer rankings, while previous high performers like Optimism (OP), Polkadot (DOT), and Kusama (KSM) have fallen behind. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency development ecosystem and the evolving focus of developers.
Top 10 Altcoins by Developer Activity in the Last 30 Days
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Internet Computer (ICP) – 809.9
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Chainlink (LINK) – 557.73
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Starknet (STRK) – 496.3
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Optimism (OP) – 408.77
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Cardano (ADA) – 407
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iExec RLC (RLC) – 376.73
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Ethereum (ETH) – 329
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Avalanche (AVAX) – 298.03
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Polkadot (DOT) – 284.73
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Kusama (KSM) – 284.73
This shift in developer focus underscores the importance of tracking developer activity as an indicator of future potential and adoption in the cryptocurrency market.
Kosta has reported on cryptocurrency markets and blockchain infrastructure since 2020, bringing over six years of hands-on experience in the crypto industry built through daily tracking of markets, trends, and emerging blockchain developments. Specializing in Bitcoin on-chain analysis, institutional ETF flows, and digital asset price action, his work at Coindoo has been cited by other news agencies and consistently covers market developments with a focus on data-driven reporting across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. Over the years, Kosta has contributed to multiple crypto media outlets in different regions, authoring over 6,000 articles across the sector. His reporting spans cryptocurrency markets and the broader fintech industry, tracking not only price action but also the technological and regulatory forces shaping the ecosystem. To support his analysis, Kosta actively leverages on-chain data and metrics from leading platforms such as Santiment, Glassnode, and CryptoQuant, enabling deeper, evidence-based market insights. He believes in the power of transparency and the data that underpins the blockchain ecosystem. His academic background in Marketing Management from Denmark further complements his analytical approach, adding a strong understanding of communication strategy and content positioning to his work.
