Solana’s growth in developer numbers: In 2024, Solana emerged as the preferred choice for blockchain development with 7,625 new developers, marking an impressive 83% increase compared to the previous year. This surge demonstrates Solana’s potential to challenge Ethereum’s longstanding lead in developer engagement.

Competitive landscape across blockchains: Despite Solana’s notable gains, Ethereum retains the largest total developer community globally. Additional blockchains, including Aptos and Polkadot, are also seeing increased developer activity, reflecting a diverse and expanding blockchain ecosystem.