Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume and users, is kicking off The Blockchain 100, a new annual awards program celebrating the most influential creators advancing blockchain education, innovation, and community engagement.

The initiative aims to spotlight individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the blockchain ecosystem through educational content, research, or community-building. Winners will be recognized across seven categories:

• Industry Advocate: Entrepreneurs and founders promoting Web3.
• Independent Researcher: Analysts delivering original blockchain insights.
• Trader: Market experts providing analysis and strategies.
• Community Builder: Influencers nurturing crypto communities and DAOs.
• Video and Live Creator: Storytellers producing engaging multimedia content.
• Crypto Press: Journalists and outlets reporting with rigor and balance.
• Rising Star: Emerging talents showing promise in crypto content creation.

Eligible nominees must primarily produce educational or inspirational crypto content, maintain a public profile free from major controversies, and have at least 10,000 followers on major platforms like X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, Discord, Binance Square, or CoinMarketCap.

Transparent, Community-Driven Selection

The Blockchain 100 features a multi-stage selection process:

1. Public Nomination: September 25 – October 12, 2025 (UTC), open for self or third-party nominations.
2. Community Voting: October 15 – October 26, 2025 (UTC) on Binance Square, with verified users voting once per category per day.
3. Final Results: Winners announced November 3, 2025 (UTC).
4. Award Ceremony: December 3, 2025, at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, where winners will receive engraved medals and participate in exclusive events.

Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, said, “Crypto has always been about the community and the people who make it possible. The Blockchain 100 is a nod to that spirit. Progressing the industry towards one billion users and beyond requires collective effort, and we want to recognize the individuals who have contributed from the early days to help build this vibrant ecosystem.”