Ethereum Adds 16K Developers in 2025, Yet Solana Steals All the Hype

Ethereum adds 16,181 new developers in 2025 with 31,869 total active yet Solana captures narrative adding 11,534 devs with 83% YoY growth as ETH core developers earn median $140K, 50-60% below market.

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