Syndica’s Deep Dive report on multichain developers provides a detailed view of how developer activity has evolved across major blockchain ecosystems.
The findings show that Solana has steadily increased its share of developers while Ethereum’s dominance has declined. At the same time, developer activity has become more global, more distributed, and increasingly driven by a mix of professionals and highly active contributors.
More Than 75 Devs on Solana?
In stark contrast to the incorrect claim once reported that Solana had only 75 developers left, Solana’s share of all active developers rose from 6% in 2020 to 23% in 2026. Over the same period, Ethereum’s share dropped from 82% to 31%. Base now ranks third with 14%, indicating a broader distribution of developer activity across chains.
Ethereum still leads in professional developers, but the gap has narrowed significantly. Solana increased its share of professional developers from 5% in 2020 to 20% today, while Ethereum declined from 82% to 37%.
Among hobbyist developers, Solana has already taken the lead. Its share grew from 9% in 2020 to 28% in 2025, surpassing Ethereum at 24%. Base follows with 16%.
Solana also overtook Ethereum in new developer intake in 2025. The network attracted about 4,100 new developers compared to Ethereum’s 3,700. Alongside Base, which added about 2,500 developers, the top three ecosystems accounted for 61% of all new developers that year.
Solana has expanded faster than Ethereum at nearly every stage since each network’s mainnet launch. By year 1, Solana had already approached Ethereum’s developer count. By year 5, Solana exceeded Ethereum by about 50%.
Solana also dominates among non-EVM ecosystems. It accounts for 60% of weekly active developers across non-EVM chains, exceeding the combined total of the next five chains. Starknet and Sui rank as distant followers.
The Grind Doesn’t Stop On Solana
Developer behavior highlights differences in working patterns across ecosystems. Solana developers maintain a more continuous workflow, with 17% of commits occurring on weekends. On average, they produce 2.7 commits per active day.
Ethereum shows a higher concentration of output among top contributors. The top 1% of Ethereum developers account for 51% of commits, compared to 31% on Solana.
Developer Geography Continues to Globalize
Developers remain concentrated across three primary regions: Europe, Asia, and North America. Europe accounts for 30% to 45% of developers across most chains, Asia accounts for 20% to 35%, and North America accounts for 15% to 30%. Together, these regions account for up to 95% of all developers.
The United States remains the largest country in most ecosystems, ranking first on 9 of 10 chains, though its share rarely exceeds 30%. India consistently ranks among the top three, while the United Kingdom often places within the top five.
Ecosystem Expansion Reinforces Developer Growth
Recent ecosystem developments highlight continued momentum in Solana’s developer activity. The Solana Seeker ecosystem has seen rapid expansion in Q1 2026, with developer participation increasing by 106% quarter over quarter to reach 443 contributors.
This growth has translated into product output. The Solana dApp Store now hosts more than 784 applications, including over 308 new listings added during the period.
In addition, the Solana Foundation introduced the Solana Developer Platform in March 2026. The SDP is a unified interface designed to simplify development for enterprises and institutions. Early adopters include Mastercard, Worldpay, and Western Union, signaling increased institutional engagement with the ecosystem.
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