Santiment Reveals Top 10 DeFi Altcoins Developers Focus on as 2026 Approaches
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 28 2025- Developer Focus: According to Santiment's study, ChainLink (LINK) leads with a developer activity score of 222.43, highlighting its significance in the DeFi ecosystem and potentially attracting more investor interest.
- Market Dynamics: Despite DeFi tokens experiencing significant gains in 2021, they have recently underperformed, particularly those with high fully diluted values, facing price drops that reflect waning market confidence in these assets.
- Competitive Analysis: DeFiChain (DFI) and DeepBook Protocol (DEEP), ranked second and third with developer activity scores of 127.93 and 116.50 respectively, indicate a high level of engagement within the developer community, which may influence their future market performance.
- Industry Trends: As we approach 2026, the heightened developer focus on DeFi projects could shape market trends, especially in the current environment where increased developer activity may signal potential recovery opportunities.
About the author
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.
