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The vision of the BNB Chain is to become an AI-First Blockchain Ecosystem. We are excited to launch the BNB AI Hack, a vibrant and flexible event aimed at driving the adoption of AI technology on the BNB Chain. This hackathon will remain open, allowing projects to apply and participate at their own pace when they are ready. This is a unique opportunity for top talent from universities, builder communities, innovative projects, and industry leaders to collaborate and push the boundaries of AI and blockchain.
Through attractive prizes, valuable exposure, and abundant growth opportunities, you can join us at your own time and pace to shape a thriving AI ecosystem on the BNB Chain.
We sincerely thank our sponsors APRO, Solidus AI Tech, ASI Alliance, Netmind, USDX, and Unibase for making the BNB AI Hack possible!
Why Apply?
Build at your own pace, freely expressing your creativity. We understand that great achievements take time to accumulate, so this hackathon will be an ongoing event, providing continuous opportunities for recognition and success. There is no single "first prize"; instead, we celebrate and reward innovation comprehensively, creating more shining paths for builders.
Leverage comprehensive support, including a $50,000 grant package to propel your project forward, and dedicated marketing resources to amplify its visibility. Receive guidance from experts in AI, blockchain, and venture capital to refine your technical and business strategies. Additionally, connect with a vibrant community of developers, scholars, and industry leaders shaping the future at the intersection of AI and blockchain innovation.
Hackathon Overview
To accelerate AI innovation on the BNB Chain, this upgraded hackathon offers unparalleled flexibility and opportunities through virtual and on-site components:
- Open Submissions: Submit your project anytime—we will review and announce successful applications every two weeks.
- No fixed deadlines! We may close submissions at any time, so we encourage you to apply early to increase your chances of receiving BNB Chain support and maximize your chances of winning.
- Winners will also have the opportunity to participate in the BIA in Hong Kong in April and the upcoming MVB. Stay tuned for the latest updates from our community!
- Workshops and Mentorship: Gain insights from AI and blockchain experts. Stay tuned for more details—follow us on X to get the latest updates!
- 24/7 Support: Get answers to your questions in the dedicated Hackathon Support Group. You can also use this space to find teammates and build teams!
BNB Chain Challenges
We have no limits on your ideas, but provide some suggested directions to inspire and guide you. Developers, let your imagination run wild—we can't wait to see the innovative creations you bring!
- AI-Powered Data Analytics: Develop AI algorithms to analyze on-chain data and identify trends, predict market movements, and provide insights for decision-making. This includes analyzing market sentiment, identifying emerging trends, and forecasting cryptocurrency price movements.
- AI-Driven Business Intelligence: Leverage AI and blockchain to provide real-time insights and predictive analytics for enterprises, improving efficiency and competitiveness. This includes monitoring on-chain activities, analyzing user behavior, and providing insights for business decisions.
- AI Agent Wallet Framework that can enhance user trust.
- AI Framework Plugins that can enhance the BNB Chain in popular AI frameworks like Eliza, Langchain, fetch.ai, and more.
- AI Trading Bots: Develop AI-driven trading bots that analyze market trends and automatically execute trades on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) built on the BNB Chain. These bots can leverage the high throughput and low fees of the BNB Chain to execute high-frequency trades and capitalize on market opportunities.
- Personalized Financial Advice: Build an AI-powered financial advisor that provides personalized investment recommendations and portfolio management based on individual risk profiles and financial goals.
- AI-Driven Non-Player Characters (NPCs): Create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences through AI-driven NPCs that adapt to player behavior and provide dynamic challenges.
- Procedural Content Generation: Utilize AI to dynamically generate in-game content, such as levels, quests, and items, creating a more diverse and immersive game world.
- On-Chain Game Governance: Create processes and coding frameworks to enable on-chain governance of game economies.
- Decentralized Identity Verification: Develop AI systems to verify user identities on the blockchain, enhancing security and privacy. This can include decentralized KYC/AML verification solutions that reduce reliance on centralized institutions and give users more control over their data.
- Self-Sovereign Identity: Create blockchain-based identity systems that empower users to control their own data, with AI-enhanced security and personalization. This can enable users to securely and effectively manage their digital identities, reducing the risk of identity theft and fraud.
Sponsor Challenges
Participants can also join the Sponsor Challenges to win $526,000 in prizes, including:
- APRO: Verifiability of AI agent data on the BNB mainnet.
- Unibase: Establishing on-chain immortal AI agents with decentralized memory and cross-platform interoperability on the BNBChain.
- Solidus AI Tech: AI-driven on-chain analytics and automated trading on the BNB mainnet.
- USDX: DeFAI, AI-powered asset management on the BNB mainnet.
- ASI Alliance: Unlocking agent intelligence on the BNB mainnet
- Netmind: Unleashing DeAI agents on the BNB mainnet
Each sponsorship challenge has its own timeline, including different submission deadlines and winner announcement dates. Submission requirements may vary, so please check the details carefully and ensure you meet all requirements before submitting your submission form to any sponsor track.
BNB Chain Hackathon Reward Tiers
| Tier | Cash Prize | MVB Interview Opportunity | Access to BIA Demo | $50,000 Startup Package | Demonstration Session on BNB Chain Channels (YouTube and X) |
| 1 | $10,000 |  | | | |
| 2 | $7,000 | N/A | N/A | | |
| 3 | $3,000 | N/A | N/A | | |
| 4 | Potential Prizes | Projects can progressively earn Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 rewards as they continue to advance and iterate. |
Additional Benefits for Winners:
- Collaboration with BNB Chain partners.
- Potential seed funding and grants.
- Comprehensive marketing support.
Note:
- Demonstration Sessions on the BNB Chain Channels: 4-5 projects selected will host a demonstration session on the BNB Chain X and YouTube to showcase their work.
Submission Requirements
- The project must be a newly developed project and cannot have participated in any past hackathons or previously funded projects to ensure equal opportunity.
- The work must be deployed or connected to the opBNB/BSC mainnet or testnet in some way, be open-source, and available for free use by others.
- Share artifacts (GitHub, deck, and demo video).
- Ensure the contract address has at least 2 successful transactions within the hackathon time frame.
- A tweet describing your project, tagging @BNBChain and #BNBHack, and the specific challenge you are applying for.
- If you have any questions, please join ourDiscord hackathon support group.
Once your project is ready, please submitthis form for evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on design and usability, scalability, innovation, open-source, and integration. To maximize your score, please showcase your roadmap, open-source contributions, and community engagement, and clearly articulate a sustainable business model.
How to Improve Your Score:
- Verify Your Contracts: Ensure your contracts are verified on the Explorer.
- Open-Source Code: Provide complete open-source code with a reasonable commit history and tag your weekly milestones. This helps the community and the judges recognize your innovation and contributions.
- Roadmap: Provide a detailed roadmap outlining your plans to continue building after the hackathon.
- Documentation: Establish clear documentation or tutorials explaining the project's functionality and innovation to help users try it out.
- Community Engagement: Interact with the community or users by obtaining user feedback, demonstrating community recognition, etc.
- Business Model: Develop a clear business model to achieve sustainable revenue generation.
- Innovative Design: Highlight innovative product and technical design.
Factors that may Reduce Your Score:
- Lack of Novelty: Insufficient evidence to prove the project's novelty or contribution history.
- Undelivered Features: Failure to implement the claimed functionality or innovation.
- Usability Issues: Difficulty for users or judges to use the project.
Developer Toolkit
Leverage ourcurated developer resources andquick start to kickstart your hackathon journey. These tools are designed to inspire your creativity and refine your project.
( * The content of this article does not constitute any form of investment advice. Any investment carries risks, please research and consider carefully before deciding! )
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