Cardano Flips Ethereum in Developer Metrics – A New Era for ADA?

Cardano Overtakes Ethereum in Developer Activity, Boosting Institutional and Community Confidence.
ADA Eyes Breakout as On-Chain Strength and Ecosystem Growth Replace the ‘Ghost Chain’ Narrative.

Cardano has officially surpassed Ethereum in core developer activity over the last 12 months, logging 21,439 GitHub commits compared to Ethereum’s 20,962. Especially, according to a previous Crypto News Flash (CNF) report last week, Cardano also outshined Bitcoin and Ethereum with the highest institutional inflows.

These numbers represent not just a statistical win—but a symbolic one for Cardano, signaling growing confidence and momentum within its ecosystem.

According to recent market reports, this surge spans 550 repositories and 12 core projects, but the broader ecosystem includes over 36 active projects across nearly 4,300 GitHub repos, painting a picture of an increasingly vibrant and committed developer community.

Meanwhile, Cardano oddly, as of a Cardano ETF approval jumps to 70% as institutions accumulate ADA heavily, as tweeted by Cardano Feeds:

Odds of a Cardano ETF Approval Jumps to 70% as Institutions Accumulate ADA Heavily https://t.co/eOsJXCdYuM

— Cardano Feed ($ADA) (@CardanoFeed) April 30, 2025

Developer Activity Is Fueling Optimism

What makes this flip even more significant is the context: Ethereum’s developer base, though still massive, appears to be slowing, with concerns around Layer 2 fragmentation and tooling.

Cardano, on the other hand, is steadily maturing—adding ecosystem partnerships, scaling infrastructure, and increasing developer tooling, particularly through platforms like Lace Wallet, which is now exploring XRP integration.

Founder Charles Hoskinson hasn’t held back, even predicting that Ethereum could face obsolescence by 2040 if it fails to address its scaling issues.

A Turning Point for Cardano?

Importantly, if Cardano can maintain its developer lead while continuing ecosystem expansions like Lace-XRP integration, it could finally shed its ghost-chain reputation for good.

With on-chain metrics glowing and community interest rekindled, ADA may be stepping into a long-awaited new chapter—one led not by hype, but by substance.

ADA Price Holds Ground Amid Bullish Signals

Cardano’s rising developer activity is already echoing in market sentiment. Although the daily movement is modest, the token is holding a key support level and showing signs of technical strength, including a forming golden cross—a bullish indicator many traders watch closely.

Reiterating a previous CNF report on the Cardano price outlook, when Hoskinson predicted that ADA will reach $3, $5, and $10 soon, crypto analyst Token Talk believes ADA could rally 100% in this cycle, targeting $1.20 to $1.30 in the near term.

With over $20 million worth of ADA leaving exchanges recently, market watchers interpret this as a sign that holders are getting ready for a potential breakout. However, at the time of writing, ADA is trading at approximately $0.697, with a decrease in intraday of 2.43%, according to CoinMarketCap. See ADA price chart below.

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