Stellar Developer Activity Surges 125%, Surpassing Solana and Bitcoin

Stellar developer activity has seen a significant surge in recent months. According to data, the number of monthly active developers on the Stellar network increased by 125% year-over-year, reaching a record high of 2,968 by Q2 2026.

This growth puts Stellar second globally behind Ethereum and ahead of Solana and Bitcoin.

The increase in developer activity is attributed to builders focusing on practical financial applications such as payments, remittances, and tokenized assets, particularly in emerging markets like Nigeria, India, Turkey, and Brazil.

The Stellar Development Foundation supports this expansion through funding and programs, indicating that the rise is structural rather than temporary.