According to Santiment, the top 10 DeFi crypto projects by development activity in May 2025 show Chainlink ($LINK) holding the number one position, with DeepBook ($DEEP) moving up and DeFiChain ($DFI) dropping one spot. Other notable movers include Synthetix ($SNX) and Lido Finance ($LDO), both showing upward momentum. High development activity is a trading signal for increased investor confidence and potential price appreciation, as active projects tend to attract more liquidity and user engagement. Traders may focus on $LINK and $DEEP for short-term momentum strategies, while monitoring $DFI for signs of reversal or further decline. These trends, sourced from Santiment's ranking data, highlight the importance of tracking project development as a leading indicator for DeFi token performance. Source: Santiment (@santimentfeed, May 13, 2025)