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Binance Introduces The Blockchain 100 AwardThis is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region.Fellow Binancians,The Blockchain 100 Award honors creators who, through education, information sharing, or inspirational motivation, promote crypto to the public and demonstrate outstanding contributions and profound impact in the process, bringing together the world’s top blockchain innovation talents. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate and elevate creators shaping the future of blockchain and Web3, with exposure through global and local media partners and collaborations with Web3 creators and social finance projects. Binance would like to invite you to participate in the nomination and voting to promote the growth and advancement of the industry!Stage TimelineMechanism Public Nomination2025-09-25 09:00 to 2025-10-12 23:59 (UTC)Nomination portal opens to the community. Anyone can nominate eligible candidates.Community Voting2025-10-15 09:00 to 2025-10-26 23:59 (UTC)Shortlisted candidates will be featured on the event page for community voting. The voting results will determine the final winners.Final Result2025-11-03 09:00 (UTC)The winners will be officially announced on the event page.Award Ceremony2025-12-03 An in-person award ceremony and side events will be held during Binance Blockchain Week 2025.How to NominateAnyone can participate in public nominations through the nomination survey on The Blockchain 100 event page, including self-nominations or nominations on behalf of communities, projects, or companies. Media and industry partners of The Blockchain 100 can also submit nominations. The more valid and diverse nominations submitted, the higher the chances for nominees to be shortlisted. The nominee’s country or region of residence does not affect eligibility.Nomination Period: 2025-09-25 09:00 to 2025-10-12 23:59 (UTC)The creators you nominate must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible:Primarily produce educational or inspiring content on crypto-related topics;Have a public-facing identity with no major disputes; and Maintain a main channel with over 10,000 followers on at least one major platform (e.g., X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, Discord, Binance Square, CoinMarketCap).You may nominate creators for different award categories. Each nomination can include the same creator for up to three different categories. There are seven award categories in total:Award CategoryDescriptionIndustry AdvocateProject founders, entrepreneurs and content creators promoting the broader Web3 ecosystem with active content creations.Independent ResearcherCreators who share original crypto and blockchain research, offering in-depth analysis on protocols or trends across platforms.TraderCreators who deliver market insights, price analysis, and trading strategies to help audiences navigate crypto markets, including on-chain trading and creators who uncover emerging crypto opportunities or projects.Community BuilderInfluencers dedicated to building crypto communities, especially those who play a key role in driving development around DAOs, social platforms, or community technical infrastructure.Video and Live CreatorRecognize excellent video and livestreams creators in crypto and blockchain.Crypto PressThe crypto press consists of journalists and media outlets covering blockchain and crypto, rewarding crypto and web’s most outstanding press and journalists.Rising StarUp-and-coming creators who show exceptional promise in producing impactful crypto content across any platform.Nominate NowSelection Criteria:After nominations close, candidates will be evaluated based on multiple factors, including but not limited to:The number and diversity of valid nominations (from online nominations or industry recommendations);Quantifiable influence, such as audience size (subscribers, followers);Engagement metrics, including views, likes, and shares;Industry impact, such as driving industry adoption, guiding public opinion, or promoting community development.Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the community voting stage, and the final winners will be determined based on the voting results.Community VotingUsers must log in with a verified Binance account to participate in voting. Each eligible user can cast one vote per category per day, with a maximum of seven votes daily. Voting counts refresh daily at 00:00 (UTC). Remaining votes can be viewed on the event page.Voting Period: 2025-10-15 09:00 (UTC) to 2025-10-26 23:59 (UTC)The voting page features leaderboards for the seven categories, showing rankings of creators. Rankings update daily at 00:00 (UTC) on the event page but are not final. Final results will be confirmed and announced on 2025-11-03 09:00 (UTC). Eligible winners will be invited to attend the 2025 Binance Blockchain Week for exclusive events and an offline award ceremony, receiving physical medals engraved with their names and categories.Prepare Your Votes NowAll votes must comply with the event Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Ineligible or rule-violating votes will be removed after the voting period. The final valid vote count will be published after voting ends. After voting, each category will select winners from the top-ranked users on the leaderboard, totaling 100 creators.Award CategoryNumber of Winners(Top Ranked on Leaderboard)Industry Advocate20Independent Researcher20Trader20Community Builder10Video and Live Creator10Crypto Press10Rising Star10Terms and ConditionsThe nomination may not be available in your region, and the list may be updated periodically at Binance’s discretion.Participants (voters, nominees, awardees) must timeously cooperate with the organisers of this nomination. Instructions provided must be complied with as soon as reasonably possible, failing which participants may be disqualified or discounted.Participants agree to the processing of their information for the purpose of this nomination, subject to Binance’s Privacy Notice. Illegally bulk-registered accounts or sub-accounts are not eligible to participate and will be removed at the end of the vote. Batch voting (casting multiple votes simultaneously) will be considered invalid and removed daily as well as at the end of the voting period. Binance reserves the right, at any time in its sole and absolute discretion, to determine and/or amend or vary these terms and conditions without prior notice, including but not limited to canceling, extending, terminating, or suspending this activity, the eligibility terms and criteria, the selection, and the timing of any act to be done. All participants shall be bound by these amendments.Binance reserves the right to disqualify any participants who tamper with Binance program code or interfere with the operation of Binance program code with other software.Binance reserves the right of final interpretation of this announcement and the activities described in this announcement.There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise.Thank you for your support!Binance Team2025-09-25

The Invisible Infrastructure: Why WalletConnect is the Backbone of a Multi-Chain WorldWalletConnect is the essential communication protocol that serves as the secure, interoperable bridge between crypto wallets and decentralized applications (dApps) across the vast Web3 ecosystem. It is an open-source standard, not a wallet or an app, but the underlying technology that allows users to interact with dApps without exposing their sensitive private keys.1. The Secure Connection Mechanism WalletConnect's fundamental purpose is to establish a secure, encrypted session between a user's mobile wallet and any desktop or mobile dApp. The process is both elegant and simple. When a user on a desktop wants to connect to a dApp, the dApp displays a QR code. The user simply scans this code using their mobile wallet's built-in scanner. Alternatively, for mobile-to-mobile connections, a deep link initiates the pairing.The magic happens behind the scenes: a WebSockets connection is established, encrypted end-to-end, which securely relays transaction requests from the dApp to the wallet. Critically, all sensitive operations, such as transaction signing, occur locally within the secure environment of the user's mobile wallet. The private keys never leave the device and are never exposed to the dApp's browser or the protocol's relay servers. This separation of signing from the dApp environment is the core of its security model, significantly mitigating risks like phishing and browser exploits.2. Universal Interoperability in a Multi-Chain Era One of WalletConnect's greatest strengths is its chain-agnostic nature. It isn't limited to a single blockchain like Ethereum; it supports all major chains and Layer 2 networks, including Solana, Optimism, and Base. This makes it the universal connection standard, fostering true interoperability.For the developer, integrating WalletConnect means they gain access to a massive user base. Instead of building custom integrations for hundreds of different wallets, a single WalletConnect integration allows their dApp to connect with over 600 compatible wallets (such as MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger Live, and Coinbase Wallet). For the user, it means they are free to use their wallet of choice on any dApp, simplifying their Web3 experience. This expansive adoption has made it the de facto standard for onchain connectivity, enabling over a quarter of a billion connections to date.3. Advancing Web3 UX: Features and Decentralization (October 2025) As of late 2025, WalletConnect is evolving rapidly, driven by the rollout of the WalletConnect Network and its native WCT governance token. This transition is moving the protocol from a purely technical standard to a fully decentralized network.Smart Sessions and Link Mode: User experience is being revolutionized by features like Link Mode, which allows for instant and seamless re-connection between a user's wallet and a dApp across different sessions or devices without repeated QR code scanning. More significantly, Smart Sessions are enabling the next wave of Web3 automation. This feature allows users to set granular, revocable permissions for dApps or AI agents, permitting them to execute limited, low-value transactions (like claiming rewards) automatically, while high-value transactions still require explicit user approval. This is crucial for enabling a new class of sophisticated dApps and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).Decentralized Governance (WCT): The WCT token is now fully transferable and plays a vital role in governance and network security. Token holders can stake their assets to help secure the relay infrastructure and participate in on-chain voting to influence the protocol's development, including proposals for new chain support and network fee mechanisms. This empowers the community to guide the protocol's future, ensuring its resilience and alignment with the broader Web3 mission.WalletConnect has cemented its position as the essential user experience layer for the decentralized web. By prioritizing security, simplicity, and universal access, it continues to lower the friction for millions of users engaging with digital assets and decentralized finance.#WalletConnect $WCT @WalletConnectWCTUSDTPerp0.2594+1.28%

Dogecoin Mania Returns: Thumzup Fuels $10M Buyback, Mining Expansion & ETF HypeThumzup Media Corporation is making waves on Wall Street and in the crypto world. The Nasdaq-listed firm—already stacking up Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE)—just sent shockwaves through the market by announcing a massive stock buyback plan.The company’s board has officially approved a $10 million stock repurchase program running until the end of 2026. This new plan comes hot on the heels of an initial $1 million buyback completed this month, where Thumzup scooped up more than 212,000 shares at an average price of $4.71 each.And it’s paying off fast. Thumzup’s stock, trading as TZUP, jumped nearly 6% to $4.82 after the announcement, with intraday highs reaching $5.30. Still, shares remain far below their August peak of $16.49, meaning the buybacks are arriving at a critical moment.CEO Robert Steele struck a confident tone:“This $10 million repurchase program shows our belief in Thumzup’s long-term mission. By building a treasury of top digital assets while investing in core infrastructure, we’re setting the stage for sustainable growth.” Crypto War ChestRight now, Thumzup holds around 19.1 BTC ($2.17M) and 7.5 million DOGE ($1.83M). But they’re not stopping there—the board has greenlit future purchases of Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Litecoin, and USDC for its expanding digital vault.Even bigger news? Thumzup just signed a deal to acquire DogeHash Technologies, a Dogecoin mining powerhouse running 2,500 active rigs, with another 1,000 on the way. If the deal closes, Thumzup instantly becomes a serious player in the DOGE mining industry.To fuel this expansion, the firm raised $50 million in August through a stock sale at $10 per share, dedicating much of the cash to DOGE accumulation and mining gear.🐕 Whales & DOGE AccumulationOn-chain data reveals whales have recently scooped up 158 million DOGE, even as the token dipped 1% with trading volumes falling 25% in 24 hours. Thumzup itself confirmed its first major DOGE buy—worth nearly $2M at an average price of $0.2665.Currently, DOGE trades near $0.275, forming an ascending wedge on daily charts. With the RSI at 62, momentum looks strong but not overheated. Analysts say a breakout above $0.29 could ignite a surge toward $0.36—and possibly $0.45, nearly doubling current prices. But a failure to hold $0.26 support could drag DOGE back to the $0.23–$0.24 range.Some traders believe history could repeat itself: just like in 2017 and 2021, DOGE could skyrocket into double-digit territory—possibly hitting $10 in the next big bull run. DOGE ETF ManiaAdding more fuel, Wall Street is buzzing with speculation about a Dogecoin ETF. Rex Shares is pushing to launch the Rex-Osprey DOGE ETF, with approval odds on prediction market Polymarket skyrocketing to 94%. A green light could be the biggest DOGE catalyst yet.🤯 Meme Coin Mania: Maxi Doge Steals SpotlightMeanwhile, a new meme coin called Maxi Doge is grabbing headlines. Marketed as Dogecoin’s “frustrated but ripped cousin,” it has already raised $1.85 million in presale, with staking rewards up to 169% APY. With a token price of just $0.0002555, it’s drawing huge interest from early investors.Between Thumzup’s aggressive buybacks, its DOGE mining expansion, whale accumulation, and the looming possibility of a Dogecoin ETF, the meme coin king is back in the spotlight. Institutional players are circling, retail investors are piling in, and meme culture is fueling the hype once again.If history rhymes, the Dogecoin story might just be getting started and Thumzup looks determined to ride the rocket. #PCEInflationWatch #MarketPullback #BinanceHODLerXPL #MavisEvan $DOGE DOGE0.23222+3.63%