Why Web3 Devs Are Ditching Big AI for This Lightweight, Free Alternative

Solidity LLM, ChainGPT’s open-source smart contract generator, is outperforming big AI models with faster, cleaner, and more secure code—redefining how Web3 developers build.

In a surprising twist, Web3 developers are beginning to turn away from massive, resource-heavy AI models in favor of something faster, sharper, and free. Meet Solidity LLM, the new open-source smart contract generator from ChainGPT that is rapidly gaining traction for one simple reason: it works better.

The Problem with Big AI

For years, the trend in AI has been to go bigger. Larger parameter counts, enormous training budgets, and more compute were seen as the path to better results. 

But in highly specialized domains like smart contract generation, developers are discovering that these mega-models often fall short. They hallucinate, bloat the code, and struggle with gas inefficiencies. Worst of all, they are usually closed-source, expensive, and difficult to adapt.

Solidity LLM Is Breaking That Mold

Solidity LLM changes the narrative. Instead of trying to be a generalist model that does everything moderately well, it is focused on one job: generating secure, optimized, and standards-compliant Solidity contracts.

The results speak for themselves. In a benchmark against other open-source models like DeepSeek and Qwen, Solidity LLM delivered better outcomes across the board:

  • 83% compilation success rate – clean code that compiles out of the box

  • 72% improvement in gas efficiency – reducing real-world deployment and execution costs

  • 70% code brevity – fewer lines, less bloat, and easier audits

  • 65% standards compliance – aligning with OpenZeppelin security best practices

These numbers are not just theoretical. ChainGPT tested the model on more than 350 diverse prompts, analyzing outputs with tools like Slither to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and deviations from smart contract best practices.

Developers Are Taking Notice

For solo builders, startup teams, and protocol engineers, the appeal is clear. Solidity LLM does not require massive infrastructure. It is free to use, easy to integrate, and tailored specifically for Web3 development.

“We didn’t just want to build a smart contract generator. We wanted to build something developers could trust in production,” said Ilan Rakhmanov, CEO of ChainGPT. “Solidity LLM proves that purpose-built, open-source models can outperform bloated black boxes.”

The model is already seeing traction in hackathons, DAO tooling, audit workflows, and developer pipelines. Builders are customizing it, contributing to it, and most importantly, shipping with it.

Open Source as a Power Move

By open-sourcing Solidity LLM, ChainGPT is not just offering a tool. It is laying the foundation for community-driven smart contract development. The model invites collaboration, fosters transparency, and gives developers of all backgrounds access to enterprise-grade AI capabilities.

The timing is ideal. As Web3 matures, the demand for secure, cost-efficient, and maintainable smart contracts is growing. Solidity LLM is not only keeping pace with these needs. It is helping define the next generation of development standards.

The Bottom Line

Web3 builders are no longer chasing hype. They want tools that deliver. Solidity LLM is becoming the go-to solution for smart contract generation because it meets developers where they are and gives them exactly what they need.

This is a shift in how AI is used in Web3. Smaller, faster, and open is no longer a compromise. It is the better choice—and Solidity LLM proves it.