The Blockchain Oscars: A Celebration of Innovation
This Spring has ushered in a fantastic competition, dubbed the Blockchain Oscars, aimed at spotlighting the most innovative solutions in the Blockchain space. Sponsored by the ever-enthusiastic team at Cointelegraph Events, in collaboration with Humaniq and WINGS, this event aims not only to recognize excellence but also to provide financial opportunities for groundbreaking startups.
What’s Up for Grabs?
Prepare your wallets, because the prize fund here is a whopping €13,000! Here’s how it breaks down:
- The Most Innovative Blockchain Startup: €5000 in Bitcoin
- The Most Valuable for Humanity Startup: €5000 in Humaniq tokens
- People’s Choice Awards: The first three winners snagging BTC and crowdfunding consultancy services:
- 1st Place: 2 BTC + €10,000 in consultancy
- 2nd Place: 1 BTC + €5000 in consultancy
- 3rd Place: 0.5 BTC + €2500 in consultancy
Rewind to Round One
Flashback to March 2-4 when the first round of this electrifying competition took place online. A flurry of webinars showcased participants pitching their ideas and engaging with experts who offered invaluable insights. Addy Crezee noted, “The main idea behind these webinars was to mobilize the resources of startups.” And let’s just say, some took the ball and ran with it—looking at you, Status!
Expert Insights and Unexpected Exits
It was also a surprising moment when Bernstein opted out, a decision made by the experts. With the finals looming in Munich, excitement is brewing!
Who’s in the Running for the Grand Prize?
Get ready to meet the six finalists who will dazzle in Munich:
- CoinDash: The hub for crypto asset management, promising an accessible platform for all. Dominik Zynis calls it “eToro for crypto trading!”
- WeTrust: Revolutionizing peer lending with Blockchain-backed Trusted Lending Circles—because why not lend money to friendly faces?
- Shelf.Network: Bringing auctioning to the next level through smart tech—simultaneous bidding, anyone?
- Status.im: Merging messenger services, wallets, and DApps. It’s like having an all-access pass to the crypto world!
- SolarChange: Harnessing the sun—and Blockchain—to promote solar energy use. Who knew the eternal brightness could actually pay off?
- Etherisc: Decentralized insurance applications that promise transparency and lower costs. A win-win for skeptics and believers alike!
Get Involved—Community Decisions Matter!
While the finalists prepare their pitches, it’s time for YOU to step in! Join the voting for the “People’s Choice” award, and choose the startup you think deserves to win. With a list of nominees that would give any reality TV show a run for its money, engagement from the cryptocurrency community is vital!
How to Cast Your Vote
Using the WINGS DAO crowd valuation system currently in its alpha phase, you can forecast the value of your favorite startups. The startups that garner the highest forecasts will be crowned winners! The clock is ticking, as winners will be announced at BlockShow Europe 2017 on April 6.
