iExec, ICP Lead Blockchain Developer Activity; Polygon Tops NFT Vol

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Developer Activity High on iExec, ICP; NFT Volume Varies Across Chains

Measuring Blockchain Health: Developer Activity Insights

Developer activity is a crucial metric for blockchain health. It indicates ongoing development and long-term potential. Data intelligence platform Santiment tracks this activity. Their recent 30-day report reveals top-performing blockchains.

High developer activity suggests a vibrant ecosystem. It implies continuous improvement and feature additions. This attracts more projects and users over time. Investors often use this metric for due diligence. It reflects commitment beyond just market price.

iExec RLC Leads Monthly Developer Activity

iExec RLC ($RLC) topped Santiment’s list for developer activity. The project recorded an impressive 1,010 activity events. This indicates intense development focus over the past month. iExec focuses on decentralized cloud computing resources.

Internet Computer ($ICP) ranked second with 850.27 events. ICP aims to build a decentralized internet infrastructure. ChainLink ($LINK) secured the third position. It recorded 700.67 developer activity events. Chainlink is vital for providing real-world data to blockchains. These top three highlight strong project engagement metrics.

Top 10 Blockchains by Developer Activity (30 Days)

  1. iExec RLC ($RLC): 1010 events
  2. Internet Computer ($ICP): 850.27 events
  3. ChainLink ($LINK): 700.67 events
  4. Starknet ($STRK): 426.6 events
  5. Optimism ($OP): 372 events
  6. Cardano ($ADA): 365.13 events
  7. Sui ($SUI): 321.8 events
  8. DeepBook Protocol ($DEEP): 321.8 events
  9. Ethereum ($ETH): 309.97 events
  10. zkSync ($ZK): 285.43 events

Other notable chains filled the top ten spots. Starknet ($STRK) was fourth with 426.6 events. Optimism ($OP), a Layer 2 solution, ranked fifth (372 events). Cardano ($ADA) placed sixth (365.13 events). Sui ($SUI) and DeepBook Protocol ($DEEP) tied for seventh (321.8 events). Ethereum ($ETH) was ninth (309.97 events). zkSync ($ZK), another Layer 2, rounded out the list (285.43 events). This data shows significant development across various Layer 1s and Layer 2s.

NFT Sales Volume Highlights Blockchain Usage

NFT sales volume provides another view of blockchain activity. Polygon led daily NFT volume with $2.98 million. This occurred despite a decline from the previous day. Ethereum followed closely with $2.45 million in sales. Ethereum saw a slight volume increase. However, its wash trading activity decreased notably (-21.58%).

Mythos Chain ranked third with $2.01 million. Bitcoin dropped to fourth place ($1.62 million). Bitcoin’s NFT volume saw a significant 33.56% decline. Solana remained fifth with $1.07 million in actual sales ($1.11M total). Solana’s volume also decreased by 12.39%.

Layer 2 networks showed interesting trends. Arbitrum saw a massive relative volume increase (456.87%). Its daily sales hit $90,490. Base network sales grew 11.61%. However, Base also saw a surge in wash trading. Its total volume reached $3.22 million including non-organic activity. Other active chains included Immutable, BNB Chain, and Flow. Flow recorded a significant 52.28% increase in sales. This diverse activity reflects a competitive multi-chain NFT market.

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