In a move aimed at elevating key contributors within the blockchain ecosystem, Binance has announced the launch of The Blockchain 100, an annual awards event designed to recognize and honor individuals and teams significantly impacting blockchain education, innovation, and community engagement. The initiative will spotlight creators in various fields who have advanced the understanding and use of cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies.
The Blockchain 100 will focus on seven distinct categories, celebrating a wide array of contributors. These categories include:
- Industry Advocate: Recognizing founders, entrepreneurs, and content creators who champion the Web3 ecosystem.
- Independent Researcher: Honoring analysts who provide original and insightful blockchain research.
- Trader: Acknowledging market experts who share valuable insights, trading strategies, and price analysis.
- Community Builder: These influencers create and nurture crypto communities and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
- Video and Live Creator: Celebrating storytellers who produce engaging video content and livestreams.
- Crypto Press: Awarding journalists and media outlets that rigorously cover blockchain topics.
- Rising Star: Highlighting emerging talents in crypto content creation.
To qualify for a nomination, candidates must primarily produce educational or inspiring crypto-related content, maintain a public presence free from major controversies, and possess at least 10,000 followers on a leading social media platform such as X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, Discord, Binance Square, or CoinMarketCap.
The selection process for The Blockchain 100 will be transparent and community-driven. It will include:
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Public Nomination: Open from September 25 to October 12, 2025 (UTC), allowing anyone to nominate creators, including self-nominations.
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Community Voting: From October 15 to October 26, 2025 (UTC), shortlisted candidates will be presented for public voting on Binance Square, where verified users can cast one vote per category each day.
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Final Results: Winners will be announced on November 3, 2025 (UTC).
An award ceremony is scheduled for December 3, 2025, during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Winners will receive engraved medals and will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive events.
Rachel Conlan, the Chief Marketing Officer of Binance, emphasized the importance of community in the cryptocurrency space. “Crypto has always been about the community and the people who make it possible,” she stated. “The Blockchain 100 is a nod to that spirit. Progressing the industry towards one billion users and beyond will take a collective effort, and we want to recognize the individuals who have put in the hard work from the early days to help build this vibrant ecosystem.”
Nominations for The Blockchain 100 are currently open, and those interested can find further details and submit nominations through the event’s landing page.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive ecosystem to enhance financial access and freedom through cryptocurrency. The platform is relied upon by over 280 million users across more than 100 countries, valued for its security, transparency, trading speed, and diverse offerings in digital assets and financial products.
