Analytics platform Santiment released its latest ranking of privacy-focused crypto projects based on development activity. The list, published on November 13, 2026, tracks contributions to GitHub over a 30-day period, focusing on commits and pull requests while filtering out minor updates.
Dash currently holds the top position in the ranking, followed by Chainlink in second place and HOPR in third. The top ten list also includes Zama, NYM, Zcash, Monero, Dusk, Aztec, and Anyone. Santiment noted that Dash and HOPR showed increased activity, while Chainlink experienced a slight decline.
The methodology measures engineering output through public repositories, though it excludes private work and does not assess the quality of contributions. Santiment emphasizes that this data should be viewed alongside on-chain and social metrics rather than as a standalone indicator for investment decisions.
The scope of the privacy category has expanded to include infrastructure projects like oracles and anonymity tools alongside traditional privacy coins. According to Santiment, consistent development activity serves as a signal for long-term project health rather than a direct driver of short-term price movements.
