Binance Launches First-Ever “Vote to List” Campaign to Empower Community

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Key Takeaways:

• Overview of “Vote to List” by Binance — A platform enabling users to vote for new tokens
• The first round of voting features tokens built on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
• The two projects with the highest votes will move forward to Binance’s due diligence and compliance review, but listing is not guaranteed.

In a move that aims to enhance community participation in its listing decisions, Binance has relaunched its inaugural “Vote to List” initiative. This move gives Binance users a direct role in the token listing process, signaling a move toward a more decentralized, community-driven model.

Giving the Community a Voice in Token Listings

The change is in recognition of our users’ voices and we are working on increasing the power of our users’ voices in the Binance governance. This commitment is clearly reflected in the recent launch of the “Vote to List” campaign, which enhances our already robust due diligence processes and ensures that listing decisions align with the preferences of our communities. This change is part of a larger movement within the crypto industry to be more decentralized and empower users.

A little over a month ago, a similar community project drove trading volume on a less popular token on a different exchange into the thousands. In parallel with “Vote to List,” the exchange also rolled out “Vote to Delist.” This initiative ensures that all community opinions are considered (not just positive ones) and that only deserving projects get listed.

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The Criteria That Helped Sort Hype From Need

Binance is careful to note that while the community vote is important, it isn’t the only thing that determines listing decisions. All projects are evaluated according to a series of criteria to gauge their potential and legitimacy.

These criteria include:

• User Adoption and Market Demand: Do you have a real user base or validated adoption metrics? Is the project in line with current crypto narratives? This area is critical as it suggests, as the broader cryptocurrency market matures, that projects that achieve sustainable levels of adoption and relevance will have a longer time horizon.
• Tokenomics: What is the distribution of the token? What are the vesting structures?
• Liquidity and Market Metrics: What’s the trading volume, price volatility, valuation?
• Security and Risk Assessment: Is the smart contract audited? What are some of the possible risks to the system?
• Team and Compliance Review: What is the expertise of the project team? Are there regulatory risks?
• Business Model: Solid business model with clear paths to growth and profitability.
• Community Foundation: Does the project have a strong community foundation and/or cultural resonance?

These measures make sure that listed projects are not just popular but also technically sound and compliant.

The First “Vote to List” Token Candidates

The first round of the “Vote to List” campaign consists of a line-up of tokens constructed on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Projects have undergone an extensive review process by Binance from an official compliance perspective, ensuring all projects listed are legitimate.

The first batch of tokens features names like BANANAS31, BID, Broccoli, CZ’S Dog, KOMA, SIREN, MUBARAK, TUT, and WHY. These projects are open to user exploration and voting on Binance.

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Engaging in the Voting Program

Users who have a verified Binance account and hold at least 0.01 BNB during the entirety of the vote period (March 19, 2025 17:00 UTC）– March 26, 2025 16:59 UTC）are eligible to vote for the “Vote to List” campaign. Eligible users can vote for up to five projects, placing only a single vote per project. Nominations and voting will take place via an official Binance Square post.

Speaking about the voting process, one experienced crypto trader also echoed that this type of campaign is a really good way to engage the community, just make sure to do your own research before voting.

What Happens After the Vote?

The top two projects will undergo Binance’s final due diligence process. Binance Square will provide real-time updates of the vote counts to ensure transparency. However, Binance makes it clear that the community voting is not the only consideration in listing decisions. Projects will still be required to pass the high bars for listing on Binance, designed to protect the platform and all its users.

We want to start a community Vote to List campaign, and if successful, it will set a new precedent. This aims to create a more robust ecosystem while establishing a more democratic approach that gives the responsibility of decision making directly in the hands of the community members.