Navigating the Wild World of Cryptocurrency Rankings in 2022

The Struggle of the List Maker

Ever found yourself knee-deep in a list-making session, desperately trying to rank your favorite movies, cities, or coffee hangouts? Trust me, I feel your pain. The excitement of climbing that mountain of contenders is engulfed by the overwhelming fear of forgetting someone’s top pick. And don’t even get me started on the endless revisions!

Including Everyone: A Noble Yet Futile Task

Imagine tackling this daunting project with a mix of colleagues, each bursting with passionate opinions. Sometimes, it feels like herding cats – one minute you’re high-fiving over a shared pick, and the next minute it’s clear that someone has to get cut. Then, just when you think you’re done, you’ll find yourself revising the list again because the industry seems to evolve faster than a toddler can throw a tantrum.

Cointelegraph’s Top 100: A Monstrous Challenge

Now, let’s take it up a notch. When Cointelegraph asked us to compile our Top 100 in Crypto and Blockchain for 2022, I found myself in the enchanting yet terrifying world of listing influential figures. You know, it’s practically like trying to decide whether pineapple belongs on pizza—people feel deeply one way or the other, and you’re bound to upset someone no matter how you slice it.

What Impacted Us Most?

This year brought a shift in perspective; instead of focusing solely on the “who,” we decided to explore the “what.” What movements, ideas, or communities really shaped our industry? That led to some interesting choices, like including a dog and an ape in our list! Yes, you read that right. From Vitalik Buterin and Snoop Dogg to an entire community embracing climate action, our list reflects that the crypto world is a tapestry of interconnected influences.

Cultural Influences and Visual Tributes

Additionally, we paid tribute to some visual phenomena in the crypto sphere, namely CryptoPunks, which surged back into the spotlight last year. They blend the artistic with the absurd, a perfect metaphor for our community’s ethos!

Your Turn: We Want to Hear From You!

Now, dear crypto aficionados, it’s your chance to weigh in. Who would make your Top Figures list for crypto in 2022? Share the love (or your ire) with us on social media using #CTTop100 or drop us an email. Don’t forget, your opinions are welcome even if you have a sudden change of heart—after all, we’re all evolving here, like blockchain technology itself!

WAGMI! Let’s keep pushing boundaries and finding sustainable solutions together. Cheers to our resilient community!