Ethereum added 16,181 new developers from January to September 2025, bringing the total number of active developers on the platform to 31,869. Despite this significant growth, Solana managed to capture the industry narrative by adding 11,534 developers and achieving an impressive 83% year-over-year growth.
Meanwhile, Ethereum core developers earn a median salary of $140,000, which is reportedly 50-60% below current market rates.
The rapid expansion of both platforms highlights the competitive and evolving nature of the blockchain development landscape, with Solana gaining momentum even as Ethereum continues to grow steadily.
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