• Chainlink ranked first among AI and big data projects by 30-day development activity.
• Internet Computer placed second, while NEAR Protocol held third position.
• NEAR, FET, and RENDER recorded strong gains during the previous week’s AI token rally.

Chainlink has moved to the front of the crypto AI development race as builders continue working through a weaker market. Santiment’s latest ranking placed LINK above Internet Computer and NEAR Protocol based on notable GitHub activity during the past 30 days.

The list measures development rather than token performance, separating repository work from the short-term price moves that often dominate AI crypto coverage. OriginTrail also recorded one of the strongest ranking improvements, while…