• NEAR and Cosmos each exceeded 950 GitHub commits, leading all tracked blockchain projects in recent development activity.

  • Internet Computer focused on contract scaling, while Chainlink prioritized expanding its oracle infrastructure.

  • All four networks showed consistent six-month developer engagement, highlighting ongoing technical progress and ecosystem maintenance.

NEAR Protocol and Cosmos (ATOM) led blockchain development over the past six months, each surpassing 950 GitHub commits, while Internet Computer (ICP) and Chainlink (LINK) followed with steady code activity.

NEAR Protocol Records Over 950 GitHub Commits in 6 Months

NEAR Protocol led development activity with more than 950 GitHub commits over six months. The high commit volume reflects consistent technical iteration across its ecosystem. Developers focused on enhancing NEAR’s scalability, usability, and cross-chain capabilities. 

Core updates included improvements to the Nightshade sharding system and support for more streamlined smart contract deployment. The continuous contributions indicate an emphasis on building decentralized infrastructure for wider network utility.

Cosmos (ATOM) Matches NEAR in Development Activity

Cosmos, known for its Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, matched NEAR with over 950 GitHub commits in the same timeframe. The surge in code contributions centered around expanding interchain services and strengthening the Cosmos SDK framework. Notably, developers pushed updates to improve modularity and network performance. The focus remains on enhancing Cosmos Hub functions and enabling smoother upgrades across app-specific chains.

Internet Computer and Chainlink Show Steady Codebase Growth

Internet Computer (ICP) and Chainlink (LINK) trailed slightly behind NEAR and ATOM but remained highly active. ICP logged consistent commits as developers advanced canister smart contract functionalities and improved network latency. Chainlink has been focused on oracle network updates with secure data feeds and integrations with more chains. Though neither was above the 950-commit mark, both projects remained a steady presence on GitHub activity in the period of the review.