Top 10 AI & Big Data Crypto Projects by Development Activity — Where Innovation Is Actually Happening
While many investors chase price pumps, true innovation in crypto can be measured by developer activity — the backbone of sustainable growth. According to the latest data from Santiment, here are the top 10 AI and Big Data projects leading the space by GitHub development over the past 30 days.
🔹 1. Internet Computer (ICP) — 373.2
ICP dominates with unmatched dev momentum. The project is evolving into a decentralized cloud infrastructure, bridging Web2 and Web3 compute. With strong fundamentals and +7.9% price growth this week, ICP remains the key player in on-chain AI computation.
🔹 2. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) — 105.3
NEAR’s focus on user-friendly AI integrations and scalability keeps it among the most advanced ecosystems. The protocol’s smart contract layer continues to attract developers building AI-native dApps.
🔹 3. Injective (INJ) — 50.4
Injective combines AI-driven trading infrastructure with a fully decentralized exchange framework. Strong +11.5% growth reflects investor confidence as dev activity ramps up.
🔹 4. Oasis Network (ROSE) — 40.7
Oasis is betting on AI privacy solutions, enabling confidential data processing. It’s carving a niche in privacy-preserving AI — a potential growth area for 2025.
🔹 5. Livepeer (LPT) — 37.9
As AI-generated content scales, Livepeer’s decentralized video infrastructure gains importance. Increasing developer focus shows strong alignment with AI + media trends.
🔹 6–10: iExec RLC, Filecoin, Bittensor, Swarms, and The Graph
These projects represent the broader AI data economy — from decentralized storage (Filecoin) to AI compute (Bittensor) and indexing (The Graph).
Notably, Bittensor (TAO) is quickly emerging as the DePIN frontrunner, combining decentralized intelligence with networked AI training.
