Data: As developers shift towards AI projects, code commits to crypto projects have decreased by 75%.

Huoxun Finance reported on March 12th that, according to CoinDesk, Artemis data shows a significant decline in developer activity across blockchain projects since the beginning of 2025, with weekly code commits down by approximately 75% and active developers decreasing by 56%. In stark contrast, GitHub's overall developer base increased by approximately 36 million in 2025, exceeding 180 million, with overall commits increasing by approximately 25% year-over-year. This growth is primarily driven by artificial intelligence; GitHub now boasts over 4.3 million AI-related repositories, and the number of repositories importing large language model SDKs surged by 178% to over 1.1 million, with generative AI projects attracting over 1 million contributors monthly. In the crypto space, the number of developers across major networks has generally declined. Ethereum's weekly active developers decreased by 34% to 2,811, Solana by 40% to 942, and Base by 52% to 378. Aptos, BNBChain, and Celo experienced even larger declines. The only segment showing growth was wallet infrastructure, with weekly active developers increasing by 6% to 308. Data shows that the crypto space may be undergoing consolidation rather than a complete collapse. The number of developers with more than two years of experience has increased by 27% year-on-year and currently contributes about 70% of code commits. Those leaving are mainly part-time contributors and newcomers with less than 12 months of experience.