The geographic distribution of crypto developers often signals the regions poised to drive future blockchain innovation.
Asia has overtaken North America as the leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain development talent, a recent report showed.
Asia’s share of cryptocurrency developers grew to 32% in 2024, up from just 13% in 2015, making it the top region for developer talent in the field.
Over the same period, North America’s share of developers was effectively cut in half, dropping to 24% from 44% in 2015, according to Electric Capital general partner Maria Shen, who wrote in an Oct. 30 X post: