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title: "Blockchain Developer Numbers Shift Amid AI Migration"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286897856.md"
description: "The number of active crypto developers has dropped from 45,000 to 23,000, but the count of experienced developers is at a historic high. Many are moving to the AI sector, leading to a re-evaluation of blockchain talent in areas like computing power aggregation and agent payments, creating new opportunities in the industry."
datetime: "2026-05-19T10:43:45.000Z"
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# Blockchain Developer Numbers Shift Amid AI Migration

According to PANews, the number of active crypto developers has decreased from 45,000 to 23,000. However, this is not indicative of a decline, as the number of experienced developers has reached a historic high. Many developers are transitioning to the AI sector. Blockchain talent is being re-evaluated in areas such as computing power aggregation and agent payments, presenting structural opportunities for the industry.

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