Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd, alongside ForbesWeb3 and Open Campus, have announced OC100, a pioneering competition to spotlight content creators who are driving the next phase of Web3 adoption through their educational online content.
This collaboration combines the three organisations’ collective expertise in media, education, and technology.
The OC100 competition
Open Campus ID holders can nominate and vote for the top 100 influential creators in Web3 alongside a panel of industry thought leaders.
The OC100 competition will unfold in multiple phases. Starting on February 1, 2024 nominations were opened, to be followed by a public voting phase on a dedicated online platform created for the OC100 competition. It will have eight nomination categories including Cultural and Artistic Impact, Content Creation and Storytelling, Technical Educators and Developers, Community Builders and Leaders, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Investment and Financial Insight, User Experience and Design, and Social Impact and Ethics.
The OC100 will culminate in a high-profile announcement to showcase the top 100 creators.
Creators who make the OC100 list will receive a prestigious spotlight by Forbes, an opportunity to connect with leading Web3 innovators at OC100 events hosted by Animoca Brands, and enjoy early access to Open Campus's groundbreaking products.
“Not just an event; it's a movement”
Forbes chief growth officer Taha Ahmed said: “OC100 is not just an event; it's a movement to redefine the educational paradigm within the Web3 ecosystem. In collaboration with Open Campus and Animoca Brands, we're harnessing our collective strengths to unlock new potentials in digital learning.”
Open Campus project lead Jonah Lau said: “By collaborating with ForbesWeb3 and Animoca Brands, we're creating a platform to propel forward-thinking educators into the spotlight, showcasing the transformative power of Web3 in reshaping how we learn, teach, and grow."
Animoca brands co-founder and chair Yat Siu, who is also a judge in the OC100 contest, said: “We are excited to be at the forefront of this innovative educational venture with Forbes Web3 and Open Campus.
"OC100 will help shape the future of learning in the digital age while bringing much-deserved attention to educators for the content they create. We seek to foster a community-driven approach in Web3 education, where innovative creators are recognised and elevated by the community.”
The OC100 selection process will be judged by an esteemed panel of Web3 luminaries.
How to participate
An Open Campus ID or Moca ID is required to nominate and vote in the OC100 initiative. Open Campus ID is a decentralised identifier (DID) launched in partnership with Terminal 3 last January. Since the launch, more than 52,000 Open Campus IDs have been claimed.
Open Campus ID offers users a unique .edu identifier and self-sovereign data storage, revolutionising how educational achievements are recorded and verified. Moca ID is a decentralised identifier (DID) that provides access to Animoca Brands’ 400+ portfolio companies alongside its growing partner ecosystem.
To participate in the OC100 competition, holders of an Open Campus ID or Moca ID can go to 100.opencampus.xyz to nominate themselves or a creator that they think deserves recognition as a thought leader of Web3.