Recent studies show significant changes in developer interest toward various blockchains. Ethereum is losing its leading position while Solana is gaining recognition.
Decline in Ethereum's Interest
According to updated data, as of the first half of 2025, the share of startup founder interest in Ethereum has fallen below 50%. This marks the first time in the platform's history, occurring over 30 consecutive months.
The Rise of Solana
In contrast, Solana has steadily gained interest since the end of 2022, recovering from the negative impact caused by its association with the FTX collapse. Expert Wang emphasizes that "momentum favors Solana," positioning it as a potential leading chain for new blockchain projects.
Diversity of Blockchains
Beyond Ethereum and Solana, other blockchains like Polkadot, Filecoin, Cosmos, BNB Smart Chain, Bitcoin, Avalanche, Sui, and Aptos are also developing significant developer communities. This suggests an increasing interest in faster and more economical platforms as Ethereum experiences congestion.
Changes in interest towards various blockchains may mark an important milestone in the evolution of the crypto industry. If current trends persist, Solana could soon take the lead in the Web3 ecosystem.
