Ethereum added 16,181 new developers from January to September 2025 with 31,869 total active developers yet Solana captured the industry narrative by adding 11,534 developers and growing 83% year-over-year, while Ethereum core developers earn median $140,000 salary, 50-60% below market rates.
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