2026 Global Top 100 Blockchain Creators Awards — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About the Awards

What are the Global Top 100 Blockchain Creators Awards?

The 2026 Global Top 100 Blockchain Creators Awards is an annual award presented by Binance in collaboration with global media and ecosystem partners. It recognizes financial content creators who have made a lasting impact on the industry through educational content, information sharing, and high-quality content.

Who can participate?

This event is open to the global Binance community. Anyone may submit a public nomination (including self-nominations), and any Binance user who has completed identity verification may vote during the community voting stage. However, the event may not be available in all regions—your eligibility to participate depends on your country or region.

Can I participate in this campaign from my region?

The nomination and voting features may not be available in all regions, and Binance may periodically update the list of eligible regions based on circumstances. If the campaign is not available in your region, you will not be able to participate. Please check the campaign page for the latest regional availability information.

Award Categories

How many creators will win awards?

A total of 100 creators will be recognized this year across three main categories: Community Influencers, Active Traders, and Content Creators. The Content Creators category has three subcategories: Streamer of the Year, Long-form/Video Creator of the Year, and Emerging Creator.

What are the selection criteria for each category?

Nominations

How do I nominate a creator?

Anyone can submit a public nomination by completing the form via the nomination portal on the Top 100 Global Blockchain Creators campaign landing page (the “campaign page”). Nominations are open from October 13, 2026, at 17:00 to October 16, 2026, at 23:59 (UTC+8).

Who can submit a nomination?

Anyone can submit a public nomination via the nomination portal on the campaign page, including self-nominations. Media and affiliate partners of the “Top 100 Global Blockchain Creators Awards” can also submit nominations.

Can a creator be nominated in multiple categories?

No. A creator can be nominated in only one category per nomination.

Can I nominate myself?

Yes, self-nominations are accepted.

How do I confirm that my nomination was successful?

After you submit the nomination questionnaire, a confirmation message will appear on the page. If you don’t see a confirmation, please submit it again. Please note that if you did not provide your Binance UID with your nomination, we will unfortunately be unable to look up your nomination record manually.

What are the basic eligibility requirements for nominees?

All nominated creators must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Primarily creates finance-related content (covering traditional finance and/or crypto), with a focus on educational or inspiring content;

  • Their identity is public, and they have no major controversies;

  • The account is active and has fewer than 5 violations on Binance Square since January 1, 2026, with no suspensions on Binance Square or major social media platforms (such as Twitter) during the campaign.

Are there any additional requirements for specific categories?

Yes:

  • Community Influencers (must meet all of the following criteria):

    • Audience size: Has at least 100,000 genuine followers on at least one major social media platform;

    • Influence: Their content has significant reach and engagement within the industry;

    • Industry experience: The length of time they have been active in the industry will be taken into consideration during selection.

  • Active Traders (must meet at least one of the following criteria):

    • Has verifiable trading records on Binance or another platform, including spot, futures, on-chain, or traditional finance trading; or

    • Ranks highly on leaderboards such as Binance Smart Money, Binance Square, or Copy Traders.

  • Content Creators:

    • The nominator must submit one of the nominated creator’s most representative works for the community vote and judging process.

How does the selection process work?

After nominations close, candidates will be evaluated based on several factors, including but not limited to:

  • The number of valid and diverse nominations (from public nominations or industry recommendations);

  • Measurable influence, such as audience size (subscribers and followers);

  • Engagement metrics, including views, likes, and shares;

  • Industry impact, such as driving industry adoption, shaping public opinion, or fostering community growth.

Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the community vote, and the final winners will be selected based on the voting results.

Community Voting

Who can vote?

Any Binance user who has completed identity verification can vote. You must sign in with a Binance account that has completed identity verification.

How many votes can I cast?

Each verified user can cast only 1 vote per category or subcategory each day, with a maximum of 5 votes per day.

When do my votes reset? Where can I check?

Your votes reset daily at 08:00 (UTC+8). You can check your remaining votes on the campaign page.

When are the daily rankings updated?

The campaign page features leaderboards for 5 categories, showing the rankings of creators in each category. The leaderboards are updated on the campaign page daily at 17:00 (UTC+8). These rankings are for reference only and are not final.

How can I check the rankings?

Each category has its own leaderboard showing creator rankings. The rankings reset daily at 17:00 (UTC+8).

When will the final results be announced?

The final list of winners will be confirmed and announced on the campaign page on October 29, 2026, at 17:00 (UTC+8).

How do I generate a share link for my voting page or another creator’s voting page?

Hover over the profile picture of the creator you want to share and click the “Share” button. The link generated will take users directly to that creator’s voting page.

Why can’t I vote?

Each Binance user who has completed account verification can cast up to 5 votes per day, with a limit of 1 vote per category. Votes reset daily at 08:00 (UTC+8). The page displays your remaining votes. If you have no votes remaining in a category, you can’t vote for it again that day.

In addition, eligibility to participate is subject to the user’s country/region and account status.

Why was I or my friend nominated but not shortlisted?

Due to the large number of nominations received, not all nominated creators can be guaranteed a place in the community vote. Candidates will be evaluated based on several factors. If you are not on the community voting list, it means you were not shortlisted based on the selection criteria.

How can I view the full shortlist?

The full shortlist will be made public when community voting opens on October 19, 2026. You can view it on the “2026 Top 100 Blockchain Creators” campaign page and in the FAQ.

Questions About the Awards

When will the final results be announced?

The final results will be confirmed and announced on October 29, 2026, at 17:00 (UTC+8).

What will the winners receive?

All 100 winners will receive a physical trophy engraved with their name and award category.

In addition, the following 29 winners will be invited to Bangkok to attend Binance Blockchain Week 2026 and the in-person awards ceremony:

  • Community Influencers: all 10 winners

  • Active Traders: Top 10

  • Content Creators: Top 3 in each subcategory (Streamer of the Year, Long-form/Video Creator of the Year, and Emerging Creator)

I’m one of the winners. What should I do next?

After the results are announced on October 29, 2026, at 17:00 (UTC+8), Binance staff will contact you by push notification or email to arrange your Blockchain Week itinerary or trophy delivery (if you can’t attend in person).

Rules and Fairness

Can I vote using multiple accounts?

No. Illegally bulk-registered accounts or sub-accounts are not eligible to vote and will be removed when voting ends. Bulk voting (casting multiple votes at once) is considered invalid and will be cleared both daily and at the end of the voting period.

What obligations do participants have?

Participants, including but not limited to nominators, voters, nominees, and winners, must promptly cooperate with the campaign organizer’s arrangements and reasonably follow any instructions as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in disqualification or invalidation of votes.

Can I run community giveaways to campaign for myself?

Yes. You can run community giveaways to promote yourself during the campaign. However, the following actions will be considered violations of the campaign rules and may result in disqualification and/or vote invalidation:

  • Using illegally bulk-registered accounts or sub-accounts;

  • Suspected use of bots or automated methods to vote;

  • Attacking or organizing actions against another creator’s community.

These rules are consistent with the campaign terms, which specify that bulk-registered accounts, bulk voting, and any interference with the operation of Binance programs are invalid.

For more details, please see the official announcement.