Bitcoin Core Development Surges to 135 Contributors in 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Developer Participation Rebound: In 2025, Bitcoin Core saw a resurgence with 135 contributors, significantly up from approximately 100 in 2024, marking a new high since 2018 and indicating a renewed focus on protocol security and infrastructure.
- Mailing List Traffic Surge: The Bitcoin Core mailing list experienced a 60% year-over-year increase in traffic, reflecting heightened communication and collaboration within the developer community, which suggests a renewed interest in addressing complex scaling and security challenges.
- Security Audit Milestone: The protocol completed its first public third-party security audit conducted by Quarkslab, which found no critical vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing market confidence in the network's stability and supporting its transition into the institutional era.
- Investment and Strategic Shift: Enduring Wealth Capital executed a significant $10.5 million equity investment in Cango Inc., aiming to transform it into a global digital infrastructure company, which will support the scaling of international Bitcoin mining operations while Cango pivots towards integrated energy solutions and high-performance AI computing infrastructure.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
