Binance launches 2026 Blockchain 100 Awards, public nominations now open.

Binance has announced a partnership with global media and ecosystem partners to launch the Blockchain 100 Award 2026, which recognizes financial content creators who have made a profound impact on the industry through education, information sharing, and inspiring content. The award features five categories: Community Influencer of the Year (10 recipients), Trader of the Year (30), Content Creator of the Year – Best Streamer (20), Best Long-Form Content Creator (20), and Rising Star (20), totaling 100 winners, each receiving a physical trophy engraved with their name and award category. Key dates are as follows: The public nomination period runs from 09:00 UTC on October 13 to 15:59 UTC on October 16, 2026; the community voting period is from 09:00 UTC on October 19 to 15:59 UTC on October 28; and final results will be announced at 09:00 UTC on October 29. Nominations are open to anyone, including self-nominations, with each nomination allowing the same creator to be submitted to a maximum of one category. Shortlisted candidates advance to the community voting phase, where each Binance-verified user can cast one vote per category and subcategory daily, with a maximum of five votes per day. Vote counts refresh daily at 00:00 UTC. Of the 100 total winners, 29 will be invited to attend the Binance Blockchain Week in Bangkok on November 29, 2026, and participate in the in-person award ceremony.