Developer activity in the eSports ecosystem continues to show significant shifts, according to Santiment data for December 2024. Leaders in the gaming sector are changing their positions due to consistent improvement and developer activity.
Santiment Report and Methodology
Santiment platform measures ecosystem developer activity by evaluating meaningful software events on blockchains and associated applications. These evaluations exclude low-value actions, enabling crypto gaming enthusiasts to gain insights into real project advancements.
Leading Projects
Topping the December leaderboard, MultiversX (formerly Elrond) reported a development activity index of 210.33, which is 11% higher than last month's figures. Decentraland maintained its second position with a 23% increase in unique active wallets. Nine Chronicles rose to third place with an index of 117.73 due to updates to its character creation mode and in-game economy improvements.
Changes in the Gaming Industry
The Blockchain Game Alliance's 2024 report indicates a significant growth of gaming industry experts in blockchain gaming development, while the share of cryptocurrency specialists decreased to 10.8%. This shift emphasizes a growing focus on creating engaging games rather than financial products.
Developer ecosystem activity highlights significant changes in the gaming industry, where leaders continue to strengthen their positions and draw attention to blockchain technologies. Reports underscore the importance of digital asset integration for the development of this sector.
