PARIS, MARCH 23 —The votes are in for the inaugural Paris Blockchain Week Awards, which were powered by the Partisia Blockchain, and the community has chosen its leading innovators across a number of categories, including Best Blockchain Project, Web3 Personality of the Year, and Best Brand Initiative. 

Thousands packed into the Carrousel du Louvre through all the week, and the ceremony was part of the closing proceedings. Just as voting was carried out via the era-defining decentralized app (DApp), Parti.com, that delivered a seamless, secure, and easy voting experience, the winners represented the vanguard of the blockchain and Web3 industries. As such, they were met with fitting enthusiasm as they were announced by Jennifer de Broglie, host of the i24 News show D’Crypt and Director of Thought Leadership at Partisia Blockchain.

The winners were as follows:

• Web3 personality of the year

Vitalik Buterin

• Best impact project of the year

UNHCR in Ukraine 

• Web3 brand initiative of the year

NBA / Sorare

• Blockchain project of the year

IPWe (IBM / Casper Labs)

• Best Education Platform of the year

Binance Academy

• Web3 Content Creator of the year

Anthony Pompliano

• People’s choice
  

Cardano Foundation

Carmen Hett, UNHCR’s treasurer said: “Blockchain can help improve the delivery of humanitarian aid. UNHCR is committed to continue exploring innovative and alternative solutions to deliver life-saving cash assistance in a faster, more efficient, and transparent manner.”

Winners will have the opportunity to gain added exposure by appearing on mainstream TV and receiving press coverage. 

Emmanuel Fenet, CEO at Paris Blockchain Week said: “This ceremony recognizing the best of the blockchain industry was the perfect way to help close-out the week. The much-deserving winners accepted accolades from esteemed industry leaders and colleagues and will, most importantly, serve as a beacon of inspiration, showing the world what is possible with Web3 and blockchain. The world needs to keep a look out for these companies, because their contributions will truly be transformative, and I give them a big ‘congratulations’ on all their hard work.” 

Jennifer de Broglie, host of the i24 News show D’Crypt and Director of Thought Leadership at Partisia Blockchain, said: "It was an honor to share the stage with these trailblazers who are shaping the future of the blockchain ecosystem, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and inspiring the global community to strive for excellence. Their accomplishments serve as a testament to how blockchain technology can drive meaningful change across various industries, including the non-profit industry, gaming, and fashion. I look forward to seeing what these companies come with next!” 

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About Paris Blockchain Week 

The renowned Paris Blockchain Week will hold its 4th edition as a live event from 20 to 24 March 2023 in Paris at the Carrousel du Louvre and online via a dedicated digital platform. Since its inception in 2019, PBW has established itself as a global meeting place for crypto enthusiasts, investors, and entrepreneurs to engage in thought-provoking discussions on the digital assets industry at large. The event is organised by Chain of Events, an event organiser specialising in conferences and events for professionals in the blockchain universe. Supported by some of the leading figures in tech and politics, PBW 2022 welcomed 6000+ attendees, 300+ speakers, 250 sponsors, 400 media and partners.  

Top speakers and supporters from 2023 include Joseph Lubin, Co-Founder of Ethereum, CEO & Founder of ConsenSys, Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six, Denelle Dixon, CEO & Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation, Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for the Digital Transition and Telecommunications, Stephanie Ramezan, Head of Gemini UK, James Tromans, Director, Cloud Web3 at Google, Ryan Selkis, Founder & CEO of Messari, Silvio Micali, Founder of Algorand, Beatriz Reyero, Global VP of Corporate Strategy at eBay Ventures, Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Circle, Ira Auerbach, Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Assets at Nasdaq and many more.  

Website: www.parisblockchainweek.com 

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About Partisia Blockchain Foundation 

Partisia Blockchain is revolutionising the internet by building a Web 3.0 public blockchain built for trust, transparency, privacy, and speed of light finalisation. The cutting-edge solution to decentralisation, confidentiality, and privacy challenges, Partisia Blockchain represents the first successful complete integration of blockchain technology with Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) delivering the advantages of decentralised technologies while still guaranteeing data privacy and security. The team counts a number of well-known industry luminaries among its ranks, including world-leading cryptographers such as Ivan Damgard and Jesper Buus Nielsen, along with a team of more than 60 developers and entrepreneurs. The Partisia Blockchain community is truly decentralised, made up of developers, researchers, node operators, and token holders from around the globe. Join us in building a more fair and transparent future, visit https://partisiablockchain.com/. 

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