Filecoin Leads Development Activity in AI Crypto Projects
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 03 2026- Leading Development Activity: Filecoin recorded the highest development activity score over the past 30 days, reflecting ongoing efforts in decentralized storage infrastructure, which is crucial for AI data availability and large-scale compute use cases.
- Strengthening Middleware Role: Chainlink follows closely, with consistent oracle upgrades and cross-chain tooling driving sustained developer engagement, reinforcing its critical middleware position for data-heavy and AI-enabled applications.
- Infrastructure Investment Signals: Internet Computer (ICP) ranks third, indicating continued investment in full-stack blockchain infrastructure capable of hosting AI-native applications directly on-chain, suggesting long-term roadmap execution.
- Emerging Infrastructure Projects: Projects like Oasis Network, Livepeer, and Bittensor are also showing increased development activity in privacy, media, and decentralized AI training, indicating that AI-related crypto development extends beyond traditional Layer 1 blockchains.
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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.
