Forbes’ famed “Under 30” list data to be listed on Ethereum

Forbes has announced that the latest iteration of its revered “Under 30” series will be etched onto the Ethereum blockchain for the first time, reports Cryptonews. The narratives of the exceptional individuals featured in the list will be permanently recorded on the blockchain, marking a significant foray into the intersection of traditional media and web3. The “Under 30” list spans across 20 diverse categories, including art, entertainment, retail and e-commerce, finance, and investment. The judges for the “30 Under 30 Finance 2024” list comprise influential figures such as Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire, and Web3 practitioners like Injective Labs founders Eric Chen and Albert Chon, and Fractal co-founder and co-CEO Aya Kantorovich, among others. Vadim Supitskiy, Forbes’ Chief Digital and Information Officer, emphasised the significance of this step, stating: “By launching the Under 30 list on the Ethereum blockchain, we’re not just recognising the influential young leaders; we’re also demonstrating the vast, untapped potential of blockchain technology in the realm of data storage and security.” Read more.