Crypto’s Most Active Coins: Chainlink, Cardano, and Hedera Rank Highest in Development

• Internet Computer, Chainlink, and Hedera topped the list for crypto development activity in the last 30 days.
• StarkNet and Polkadot show mixed performance.

According to analytics platform Santiment, Internet Computer (ICP) leads the list of top cryptocurrencies based on notable development activity over the past 30 days. Chainlink (LINK) comes in second place, with Hedera (HBAR) in third place. These rankings are based on the recent activities of developers in each of the project’s codebase and technology.

The rankings also reveal directional trends. ICP continued to dominate the ranking with significant trading volumes, while LINK and HBAR sustained constant trading. StarkNet (STRK) also demonstrated an upward movement and took the fourth position. On the other hand, Cardano (ADA) moved down to fifth place, which indicated that the relative development activity decreased. Other projects on the list include Optimism (OP) in the sixth position, Polkadot (DOT) in the seventh position, and Kusama (KSM) in the eighth position.

Rising and Falling Trends in the Rankings

Some projects experienced notable momentum changes. DeFiChain (DFI) moved up to ninth place, with signs of increased developer activity in the project. Likewise, SUSD (SUSD) also ranked tenth with increased activity, as observed in the chart. On the other hand, ADA, OP, DOT, and KSM witnessed a drop in their positions than the previous month. Some of these changes may reflect differences in strategic orientation or priority among the teams.

Development activity is usually linked to the sustainability of long-term projects and creativity. The higher the rank, the more engaged developers are, and there are frequent updates, which may interest investors and contribute to the ecosystem’s evolution. 

The year 2024 has been very favourable to the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin hit $100,000, the global legal and legislative environment is being developed, and large financial corporations are entering the market.

According to Statista, Bitcoin and Ethereum combined had a market share of more than half of the entire market in 2024. At the same time, the newcomers tried to maintain their positions among the altcoins, Polkadot (DOT).

Crypto’s Expanding Influence Among U.S. Voters

The adoption of crypto continues to rise in US politics, as revealed from a survey by Emerson College that showed 20% of the voters had an active engagement with digital assets. Of these voters, 37% have purchased cryptocurrencies, proving their use as a payment tool.

The survey showed that crypto users are younger, more diverse, and are mostly men. More than 57% of these users reported positive sentiment toward Donald Trump, which is in line with the former president’s positive view on cryptocurrencies as well as his appointments of crypto enthusiasts to important positions within the government. The survey found that voters below 40 years old were the most likely to own cryptocurrencies, while the usage was very low among people above 40.

The study also indicated that more men than women were using cryptocurrencies as they were twice as likely to do so. Moreover, a higher percentage of crypto users were people from minority groups, thus underlining the inclusiveness of the industry.