Surveying the landscape as the most widely read publication roofing cryptocurrency and blockchain, Cointelegraph'due south editors had the aggressive thought to put together a list of the nearly influential people in this hectic, hype-filled, world-irresolute, weird industry that we all cover. Afterward weeks of heated contend — will politicians be at the forefront of the crypto infinite in 2022? should nosotros take more developers or business leaders on the list? which Winklevoss twin is more than influential?  — we're thrilled to nowadays y'all with the starting time ever Cointelegraph Top 100, our list of the nearly influential people in crypto and blockchain.

This is a decidedly community-oriented list and ranking. It's non focused on who brought crypto to the mainstream, merely rather who has been active in building this space that we dear. Our guiding questions accept been:

  • Who take been the about important people to the crypto and blockchain community in 2022?

  • Who do we wait volition be the most important to the development of this industry in 2022?

It's as well entirely subjective, decided upon past Cointelegraph's editors. Someone's inclusion or ranking likewise doesn't necessarily mean they are our favorite people, that we endorse them, or that we agree with everything they say. Simply nosotros acknowledge their importance to the community and to this future that we are all building together.

Follow along and contend the list on social media over the course of this week with the hashtag #CTtop100. Stay updated as the list continues to be unveiled. Share on your ain social media pages if nosotros happen to hash out someone important to your world of crypto. Don't be afraid to give us feedback on how You think the list should go.