Last February, Forbes partnered with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to announce the launch of OC 100, a pioneering event transforming Web3 education. This effort marked a strategic collaboration aimed at identifying and elevating the influential educators and creators who will be critical to driving the next wave of Web3 learners.
In a remarkable conclusion to the OC 100 initiative, Forbes has successfully spotlighted the educators who are shaping the future of digital learning and Web3 technologies, alongside the Open Campus and Animoca brands.
OC 100 was more than just a competition. It was a movement aimed at redefining how education can evolve in the Web3 space. “Partnering with Animoca Brands and Open Campus on initiatives like OC 100 to support the Web3 community has been extremely beneficial,” said Taha Ahmed, Chief Growth Officer at Forbes. “This initiative not only highlights the talent of Web3 educators, but also sets a new standard for educational excellence and innovation.”
The competition went through a rigorous selection process, starting with jury nominations and culminating with a public community-driven voting stage. This dual-layered approach ensured that the finalists truly represent the best teams in the field and embody the respect and recognition of our community.
“OC 100 sets a precedent for community-driven recognition in the Web3 education world,” said Jonah Lau, Head of Portfolio at Animoca Brands. “We are excited to lead an effort that not only fosters learning, but also celebrates the innovative spirit of the creators at the forefront of this digital revolution.”
From renowned judges in the Web3 field, including Alan Lau, Alex Salnikov, All City, Amanda Cassatt, Andrea Berry, Angela Vitzthum, Axel (Art on Internet), Brian Evans, Charles Wayne, Chris Sirise, and Dennis Liu (Virtual Bacon). Jury), Diana-Luk Yeh, Fonz O, Hassan Sheikh, Ishan Baidani, Isabel Gonzalez, Jack Lu, Jamilia Greer, Kenneth Sheku, Maggie Love, Megan Kasper, Michael Liu (Chang Lu), Nathan Head, Ray Zhang, Rodri Fernandez Touza, Yat Siu. All judges played an important role in the selection process. Their expertise and insight were critical in identifying the educators who would most effectively inspire and engage the next generation of his Web3 Pioneers.
Winners from eight different categories were celebrated in a vibrant showcase that not only celebrated their contributions, but also provided them with an opportunity to further enhance their impact.
OC100 Creator
game category
Yellow Panther, Raiden, Jihozu, Hantao, SOL
sol
Content creation and storytelling department
Sanjay, Abhi, web3honey, Tat Thang, Aiz, Gringo, Pukerainbow, LOOP, NFTGuyy, Meltem Demirors, Dee Ze, Degenerate News, Nat Eliason, Mike, Sky, Manikanta, Manthena, Pierre, MonsieuRabbit, Lofi Dreamz, MattyVerse.
Technical Educator and Developer Category
thatguyintech, Web3 University, Mohamed Ezeldin, Wahyu P, Alex McCurry, Amanda Slavin, Param, Zaki Manian, banana, Tim Beiko.
Community Builder & Leader Category
James, Gulcan, Caro, Heasley, Adam Hollander, Shira Lazar, Bunny, Sky Line, Betty, Justin “JChains”, Lily Liu, Laura Rodriguez, Lost, Easy, Shan.
Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Amanda Terry, Amanbehumble, Elizabeth Stark, Michael Novogratz, Brandon Doyle, Alex Svanevik, Ivan Ong Teck, Richard and Brian Nguyen, Mududus.
Investment and Financial Insights Department
Arthur, Altcoin Psycho, Tuan Nguyen, Adam Cochran, Bitman, Ash Robin, Carson Turner, Laura Singh, Kaleo, Dingaling, Sadaf Jardian, Jumpzer, JP Marin, Credible Crypto, Damon Lockwood, Brett Winton, BitGod , Emperor BTC, Ryan Serkis, and Haezrus.
Cultural and Artistic Impact Department
nix.eth, Brian Brinkman, FFV, Steffy Huang, wab.eth, Sean, Plancy, Nate Alex, Trippie, Kyler Frisbie (POG).
Social Impact and Ethics Department
Liana Adams, Zach XBT, Mike Demarais, Alex Is Building, Anthony DiLorio.
As OC 100 comes to a close, Forbes, Open Campus, and Animoca Brands would like to thank all the participants, judges, and community. The partners remain committed to advancing his Web3 education and are excited for future collaborations that will continue to support and develop this field.
For more information on OC 100 results and insights, please visit: 100.opencampus.xyz/winner.