AI and Big Data Crypto Projects Seeing the Most Developer Action

If you’ve been wondering which crypto projects are actually getting built—not just talked about—Santiment just dropped some interesting numbers. The analytics firm tracked GitHub activity over the past month, and one name stands way ahead of the pack: Internet Computer (ICP).

But here’s the thing—developer interest doesn’t always line up with price action. ICP’s GitHub commits are nearly as high as all the other projects combined, yet its token is down *badly* from its peak. More on that in a second.

The Top Performers in Code Activity

Santiment’s data measures average daily activity on GitHub, and the leaderboard for AI and Big Data-related crypto projects looks like this:

– **Internet Computer (ICP)**: 431.3
– **NEAR Protocol (NEAR)**: 93.03
– **Filecoin (FIL)**: 69.4
– **Injective (INJ)**: 64.8
– **The Graph (GRT)**: 58.3

Rounding out the list are Oasis Network, iExec RLC, Livepeer, Bittensor, and Flux, though none came close to ICP’s numbers. NEAR and Filecoin, at least, showed solid engagement, which might mean something—or might just reflect short-term pushes.

Why ICP’s Dominance Raises Questions

No doubt, ICP’s lead is huge. But there’s a catch. The token’s supply isn’t capped, and its price is a ghost of what it once was—down 99.34% from its all-time high. That doesn’t necessarily mean the project is failing (developers clearly aren’t ignoring it), but it’s a reminder that GitHub stats don’t always predict market success.

Then again, maybe that’s the wrong way to look at it. If a project keeps attracting coders, it’s at least *doing* something. Whether that translates to value for token holders? Well, that’s another story.

What This Tells Us

GitHub activity can be a useful signal—it shows where the work is happening. But it’s not a crystal ball. Some projects might be prepping major updates, while others could just be maintaining existing code. And let’s be honest: not every commit leads to a breakthrough.

Still, if you’re watching the AI and Big Data corner of crypto, these names are worth keeping an eye on. Just remember—this isn’t a recommendation, just a snapshot of where developers are putting in the hours.

(And yeah, always do your own research. You knew that, though.)