Cast Your Vote for the BNB Chain 4th Anniversary Ecosystem Catalyst Awards

As BNB Chain’s 4th anniversary approaches, we’re excited to kick off the celebration by launching the 4th Anniversary Ecosystem Catalyst Awards Selection! This community-driven blockchain ecosystem owes its rapid growth and success to the incredible projects that have continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. Now, it’s time to honor those who’ve made an extraordinary impact.

Through a democratic and transparent voting mechanism, the BNB Chain community will have the opportunity to decide which projects deserve recognition. This celebration of innovation will not only honor the most deserving candidates but also reward participating community members with exclusive benefits.

The Categories and Shortlisted Nominees

We’re thrilled to introduce our nominees, each of whom has exemplified excellence in their respective categories. Let’s dive into the categories and highlight the innovative projects in the running for these prestigious awards:

Innovation Excellence

This category is all about trailblazers—projects that are pushing the envelope in diverse fields such as AI, opBNB, Greenfield technologies, Blockchain of Things (BoT), DeSoc, DePIN, DeSci, and even the Meme space.

• Aggregata: Unifying AI data, models, and computing in a collaborative data economy.
• Cellula: A programmable incentive layer using virtual Proof-of-Work to enable fair asset distribution and liquidity management through innovative gamified issuance.
• Four.Meme: The leading fair launch platform for meme coins on BNB Chain.
• HoloWorldAI: A decentralized AI Avatar content engine and marketplace revolutionizing content creation and trade.
• MyShell: Building an AI consumer layer that bridges users, creators, and open-source AI researchers.
• Meet 48: A borderless meta-city where reality meets the virtual world of AI and Web3.0 entertainment.

DeFi Excellence

Recognizing projects leading the way in decentralized finance (DeFi), these nominees are innovating across a range of fields from lending to liquid staking, and from trading bots to restaking.

• Avalon Labs: Integrating BTCFi solutions with collateralized debt positions and institutional lending.
• BitU Protocol: Minting a resilient USD-pegged stablecoin while supporting omni-trading hubs with deep liquidity.
• KiloEx: A next-gen perpetual DEX with advanced risk management and capital efficiency.
• ListaDAO: Offering decentralized stablecoins and yield opportunities through collateralized Crypto assets.
• Solv Protocol: Unlocking the potential of Bitcoin reserves with transparency and liquidity innovation.
• THENA: The DeFi "SuperApp" provides decentralized alternatives to traditional exchanges.

Gaming Excellence

The future of gaming is here! These nominees are shaping the future of interactive entertainment through NFTs, SocialFi, and groundbreaking Web3 games.

• Gaimin: A Web3 platform that rewards users for monetizing idle computing power while bridging traditional and decentralized gaming.
• GombleGames: A crypto arm boasting over 230 games and 110 million users globally.
• Seraph: A dark-themed ARPG enhanced with AI and MMO features, incubated by Actoz Soft.
• StarryNift: An AI-powered co-creation platform that revolutionizes virtual experiences and fosters tokenized community value.
• World of Dypians: A stunning MMORPG merging DeFi, NFTs, and AI in an immersive virtual world.
• Xterio: A premier gaming publisher accelerating Web3 adoption through AI and blockchain technology.

Infrastructure Excellence

These projects are foundational to the stability and growth of the BNB Chain ecosystem, providing the infrastructure necessary to support cutting-edge innovations.

• AltLayer: An open and decentralized protocol to launch native and restaked rollups.
• BAS (BNB Attestation Service): An infrastructure built on the BNB ecosystem for generating attestation to verify information. 
• 4Everland: A Web3 cloud computing platform that integrates storage, networking, and computational capabilities.
• Carv: Building the largest modular data layer for gaming, AI, and beyond.
• Particle: Unifying all chains through universal accounts with a seamless balance and functionality across networks.
• Polyhedra: Enhancing zero-knowledge (ZK) performance with Expander, powering apps like zkBridge, Bitcoin ZK, and ZK Oracle.

Rising Star

Recognizing the new kids on the block who have already made a significant impact, these projects are the future of BNB Chain’s ecosystem.

• Alaya AI: An open data labeling platform.
• Astherus: A liquidity hub for staked assets, enhancing profitability for users.
• AlphaOrBeta: The 1st Entertainment Opinion Market Empowered By Opinion Labs.
• REVOX: A modular on-chain AI Agent Network with millions of global users.
• SideKick: A premier layer for gaming and social networking.
• Simon's Cat: The officially endorsed meme coin backed by full IP rights from the beloved animated series Simon’s Cat.

Community Voting Process

Voting for the BNB Chain Ecosystem Catalyst Awards will take place from September 2, 12 PM UTC to September 9, 12PM UTC. To participate, community members must hold BAB tokens and link their wallet address to the voting platform. 

Each community member will receive 9 votes daily. You can vote for a maximum of two projects in each category.

Voters can also receive up to 12 extra votes, which can be used across any 5 categories if they fulfill specific conditions. Voters play a pivotal role in determining the award winners.

Conditions for Extra Votes

Unlock additional voting power by fulfilling the following conditions. Each condition can be redeemed once:

• Unlock additional voting power by fulfilling the following conditions. Each condition can be redeemed once:
• Hold a 3YA or 4YA NFT: Earn +1 vote.
• Hold an opBNB Genesis NFT: Earn +1 vote (Snapshot Date: Sep 2, 12 PM UTC).
• Be a BNB Chain Martian or KOL: Earn +1 vote.
• Complete 10 transactions with any nominated projects on BNB Chain: Earn +2 votes.
• Engage with 10 different projects by making at least one transaction with each on BNB Chain: Earn +3 votes.
• Accumulate a total of 0.01 BNB in transaction fees with nominated projects on BNB Chain: Earn +4 votes.

Each condition rewards you with additional votes that can help amplify your favorite projects' chances of winning!

Community members who cast at least 44 votes will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win even more exciting prizes. Winners of the Ecosystem Catalyst Awards will be revealed on September 10, followed by engaging AMA sessions with the victorious projects on September 19 and September 26. 

Additionally, more details of the raffle rewards will be shared on September 12—so stay tuned and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Join the Celebration

Head over to the voting platform, cast your votes, and make your voice heard in this exciting celebration of innovation. We can’t wait to see which projects will be honored for their exceptional contributions to the ecosystem!

Cast your vote today!

Disclaimer:

• Please carefully review this disclaimer before participating in the voting process.
• Nomination: Projects were nominated by the community or through self-nomination by projects.
• Due Diligence: BNB Chain conducted basic due diligence on nominated projects, focusing on TVL and user activity to verify the nominated projects.
• Winner Selection: Winners will be determined by community voting. The top two winners in each category will be announced based on vote count.
• BNB Chain reserves the right to modify the awards as needed and will notify participants of any changes. Additionally, while efforts were made to verify the nominated projects, BNB Chain is not liable for post-selection changes on the projects.

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