Binance Introduces “Build The Block” Digital Series

Binance, the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is launching “Build The Block,” a groundbreaking global digital series where Web3 startups will compete for investment from Binance Labs. This series is the first of its kind and marks Binance’s entrance into the metaverse.

A Panel of Expert Judges and Live Audience

The competition will feature 12 projects vying for the top spot, with each attempting to impress a live audience and a panel of expert judges. The judges include Yi He, co-founder and CMO of Binance and head of Binance Labs; Yibo Ling, chief business officer of Binance; Guy Turner, co-founder of Coin Bureau; Azeem Khan, a member of the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition and fundraising and partnership lead at Gitcoin; and Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands and partner at Animoca Capital. Asia’s Got Talent host Justin Bratton will host the show.

Handpicked Contestants and Virtual Studio

Over 900 applications were submitted, and the chosen contestants will compete live in front of a virtual studio audience and the panel of judges. The series will consist of seven episodes, airing on Binance’s YouTube channel and Binance Live. The first episode is scheduled for May 12 at 2 p.m. GMT, with subsequent episodes airing every Tuesday and Friday until the finale on June 2.

Encouraging Innovation in the Metaverse

Yi He, co-founder of Binance and head of Binance Labs, said, “Build The Block is Binance’s latest innovative experiment — creating the industry’s first metaverse investment competition. This program has attracted many entrepreneurs and builders alike to showcase their Web3 projects, and we hope a platform like this encourages others to innovate even further.” He added, “We believe in the potential of the metaverse and blockchain technology, and will continue to empower creators to build the future of the internet together.”