BNB Chain Announces Launch of BNB AI Hack
Dubai, UAE, February 12th, 2025, Chainwire
BNB Chain has launched the BNB AI Hack, a hackathon designed to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. Sponsored by APRO, Solidus AI Tech, ASI Alliance, Netmind, USDX, and Unibase, the hackathon aims to accelerate the development of AI solutions within the BNB Chain ecosystem, with a focus on real-world applications and innovations.
The hackathon offers a flexible format, allowing participants to submit their projects at any time during the event. Submissions are reviewed bi-weekly, giving developers the freedom to create innovative solutions without the pressure of fixed deadlines.
Participants can develop AI-driven solutions for challenges in the BNB Chain ecosystem, such as AI-powered trading bots and decentralized data analysis tools. The hackathon is open to university students, blockchain developers, and emerging AI innovators, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and showcasing ideas to blockchain and AI leaders.
The event welcomes developers to explore various AI and blockchain innovations, with suggested tracks including AI-powered data analysis, predictive trading bots, personalized financial advisors, and decentralized identity solutions. Additional areas of focus include AI-driven business intelligence, gaming advancements such as procedural content generation and on-chain governance, and AI integrations with popular frameworks. Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of innovation and showcase their creativity.
The prize pool includes:
- Tier 1: $10,000, $50,000 kickstart funding, MVB interview opportunity, BIA demo entry, and marketing visibility.
- Tier 2: $7,000, $50,000 kickstart funding, demo session, promotional resources, and mentorship.
- Tier 3: $3,000, $50,000 kickstart funding, and further development resources.
Winning teams gain exposure to BNB Chain’s network of partners and investors, along with marketing support. To be eligible for the BNB AI Hack, projects must meet several submission requirements. The requirements and criteria can be found here.
Submissions are open on a rolling basis, with successful applications reviewed and announced bi-weekly. While there is no fixed deadline, submissions may close at any time, so early applications are encouraged to increase the chances of receiving support from BNB Chain. Selected projects will also have the opportunity to participate in the Hong Kong BIA in April and the upcoming MVB program. Further updates will be shared with the community. Participants can find out more and submit their projects here.
About BNB Chain
BNB Chain is a community-driven blockchain ecosystem that is removing barriers to Web3 adoption. It is composed of:
- BNB Smart Chain (BSC): A secure DeFi hub with the lowest gas fees of any EVM-compatible L1; serves as the ecosystem’s governance chain.
- opBNB: A scalability L2 that delivers some of the lowest gas fees of any L2 and rapid processing speeds.
- BNB Greenfield: Meets decentralized storage needs for the ecosystem and lets users establish their own data marketplaces.
Setting a high bar for security, the AvengerDAO community protects BNB Chain users while Red Alarm provides a real-time risk-scanner for Dapps. The ecosystem also offers a range of monetary and ecosystem rewards as part of its Builder Support Program.
For more, users can follow BNB Chain on X or start exploring via Dapp library.
