Binance has finalized the results of its second “Vote to List” campaign, announcing that three tokens—Ondo Finance (ONDO), Big Time (BIGTIME), and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)—will be added to spot trading. The decision came after more than half a million community votes and internal due diligence checks, marking another milestone in Binance’s community-driven listing strategy.
Listing Details and No Fee Policy
Starting April 11, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, trading pairs for the three tokens went live, including ONDO/USDT, ONDO/USDC, BIGTIME/USDT, BIGTIME/USDC, VIRTUAL/USDT, and VIRTUAL/USDC. Deposits became available one hour after the announcement, and withdrawals were scheduled for April 12. Binance confirmed that no listing fee was charged for any of the selected tokens. All three assets are tagged with a “Seed Tag,” a designation for high-risk or early-stage projects. Traders holding these tokens must complete an educational quiz every 90 days and accept platform terms to maintain access. The exchange advises users to conduct their own research due to the heightened volatility typically associated with new listings.
How the Voting Process Worked
The final selection was based on a mix of metrics: community participation, fundamental analysis, tokenomics, and risk assessment. Binance explained that votes were rigorously filtered to remove ineligible or invalid ballots. If a top-ranked project failed to pass compliance reviews or risk analysis, its position was sequentially adjusted to the next qualified project. Importantly, tokens that were not listed in this batch remain eligible for future consideration, subject to ongoing performance reviews and comprehensive due diligence. This ensures that even projects that missed out this time can still secure a spot later if they meet the standards.
Background of the Selected Tokens
All three tokens were previously featured on Binance Alpha, the exchange’s pre-listing platform, and have now been removed from that section. While Binance’s announcement focused on the listing process, the tokens themselves belong to distinct sectors: ONDO is known for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, aiming to bring traditional finance assets on-chain; BIGTIME is the governance token of a blockchain-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), representing the GameFi niche; and VIRTUAL powers the Virtuals Protocol ecosystem, which focuses on AI agents and virtual world infrastructure. These descriptions are based on public information and are not official endorsements from Binance.
Market Impact and Community Sentiment
The second Vote-to-List campaign attracted over 500,000 valid votes, up significantly from the first round, indicating growing user engagement. Following the announcement, ONDO, BIGTIME, and VIRTUAL experienced notable price volatility across decentralized and centralized exchanges. Some traders had speculated on the outcomes, leading to pre-announcement price movements. However, the Seed Tag warning reminds participants that these are high-risk assets, and price swings can be extreme. Binance’s model—combining community voting with strict internal controls—has been praised for democratizing listings while maintaining safety standards.
Looking Ahead
Binance’s Vote-to-List initiative is likely to become a standard feature for new token introductions on the platform. The exchange continues to refine the process, balancing user influence with robust compliance. For projects, the pathway to listing now requires not only strong community support but also solid tokenomics and risk management. As the crypto landscape evolves, such community-driven mechanisms may reshape how exchanges and projects interact, giving users a direct voice in the assets they can trade.