[PRESS RELEASE – Victoria, Seychelles, August 20th, 2024]

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Blockchain4Her Awards, celebrating women driving innovation and gender inclusivity in the blockchain industry. Nominations are now open until Aug 30, with winners announced at the SheFi Summit in Singapore on September 17, 2024.

The Blockchain4Her Awards aim to honor the achievements of women in blockchain while fostering dialogue about gender equality in the industry. The initiative, part of Bitget’s Blockchain4Her program, was launched this January with a $10 million commitment to promote diversity and inclusion in the blockchain space. A recent Bitget study found that female-led blockchain startups received only 6% of total funding, underscoring the need for such initiatives.

The awards are a platform for participants to “Shine Bright Like a Woman” by recognizing their contributions to Web3. Winners will receive scholarships, a trip to Singapore to participate in the awards ceremony and various blockchain events, media speaking and interview opportunities, and mentorship to further their careers in blockchain.

The awards feature two categories:

• Rising Female in Blockchain Award: Celebrates up-and-coming women eager to get into Web3, focusing on their potential, early achievements, and contributions to company growth. Three winners will receive scholarships to SheFi‘s 8-week blockchain MBA-style course, online speaking and interview opportunities, and mentorship in the Blockchain4Her community.
• Innovative Web3 Female Entrepreneur Award: Honors women founders driving Web3 advancements with transformative impacts. The winner will win a trip to Singapore for the SheFi Summit, dedicated media interviews, priority to ForesightX Accelerator and an invitation to mentor future le