In February, CoinMarketCap, renowned as the go-to platform for crypto data, insights, and community engagement, announced the launch of the first-ever CMC Crypto Awards. Following a rigorous 10-day process involving online voting, comprehensive data analysis, and consultations with an expert committee, CoinMarketCap proudly presents the winners of the 2024 CMC Crypto Awards – an annual spectacle recognizing outstanding individuals, products, and projects that are shaping the Crypto and Web3 landscape.
The Awards Ceremony broadcasted worldwide through a live stream on March 6, witnessed crypto enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the big reveals. The winners were not just announced; their accolades were minted as NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, immortalizing their achievements in the realm of crypto success.
Here’s a glimpse into the distinguished victors:
Crypto of the Year: Solana
Bridge Builder of the Year: BlackRock
Meme Coin of the Year: Bonk
Social Influencer to Watch: ZachXBT
Most Innovative L1/L2/Cross-Chain Project: Celestia
Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project: Pudgy Penguins
Most Innovative DeFi Project: Uniswap
Crypto Leader Of The Year: Vitalik Buterin, Ryan Selkis, Brian Armstrong, CZ, Julia Leung
The night’s unexpected twist came with the announcement that the Crypto Leader Of The Year Award would be a collective honor shared by all the nominees. Rush Luton, CEO of CoinMarketCap, remarked, “It was impossible to pick just one winner. All five nominees have contributed so much over the last 12 months but in very different ways, and we wanted to recognize all their tremendous efforts to move the industry forward.”
Featuring market insights from Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision, and Rush Luton, CEO of CoinMarketCap, the Awards Ceremony served as a jubilant celebration of an industry that navigated a tumultuous year and is now experiencing a resounding resurgence. Jonathan Isaac, CMO of CoinMarketCap, expressed, “We’ve been overwhelmed by positive feedback from both our users and the industry. We’re excited to make the CMC Crypto Awards even bigger, and with the market looking so bullish, it’s thrilling to imagine the stories we’ll be celebrating next year.”
Backing the CMC Crypto Awards is a formidable lineup of partners, including BingX, Animoca Brands, Binance, Trust Wallet, Coinbase, Chainwire, Zeebu, and ICP Hubs Network. Together, they contribute to a collective celebration of the strength and potential within the crypto community.
Founded in 2013 by Brandon Chez, CoinMarketCap is globally recognized as the premier platform for all things crypto. With its wealth of data, invaluable insights, and vibrant community engagement, CoinMarketCap stands at the forefront of the crypto revolution. Its overarching goal? To streamline access to crypto intelligence worldwide, empowering individuals and organizations alike to partake in the transformative potential of cryptocurrency.
