BNB AI Hack: Hack the Future of AI on BNB Chain! - Binance Chain

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BNB Chain’s Vision as an AI-First Blockchain Ecosystem. We are excited to introduce the BNB AI Hack, a dynamic and flexible event designed to foster the adoption of AI technologies on the BNB Chain. This hackathon is open on an ongoing basis, allowing projects to sign up and participate at their own pace, whenever they’re ready. It’s a unique opportunity for top-tier talent from universities, builder communities, innovative projects, and industry leaders to collaborate and push the boundaries of AI and blockchain.

With attractive prizes, valuable exposure, and numerous growth opportunities, you can join us to shape a thriving AI ecosystem on the BNB Chain—on your own time, at your own pace.

Submit your project here!

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, APRO, Solidus AI Tech, ASI Alliance, Netmind, USDX and Unibase for making BNB AI Hack possible!

Why Apply?

Embrace the freedom to showcase your creativity while building at your own pace. We understand that great achievements take time, which is why this hackathon operates on an ongoing basis—offering continuous opportunities for recognition and success. There’s no single “first prize”; instead, we celebrate and reward innovation across the board, creating more pathways for builders to shine.

Take advantage of comprehensive support, including a $50,000 kickstart package to propel your project forward and dedicated marketing resources to amplify its visibility. Gain access to expert mentorship in AI, blockchain, and venture capital, helping you refine both technical and business strategies. Plus, connect with a vibrant network of developers, academics, and industry leaders who are 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 with Virtual and In-Person Components:

Open Submissions: Submit your projects anytime—we review and announce successful applications bi-weekly.
- No fixed deadline! We may close submissions at any time, so we encourage you to apply early for a higher chance to receive BNB Chain’s support and maximize your opportunity to win.
- Winners will also have the chance to participate in the Hong Kong BIA in April and the upcoming MVB. Stay tuned for updates in our community!
Workshops & Mentorship: Gain insights from AI and blockchain experts. Stay tuned for more details—follow us on X for updates!
24/7 Support: Get your questions answered in the dedicated hackathon support group. You can also use this space to find teammates and form teams!

BNB Chain Challenges

We place no restrictions on your ideas but have provided 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 to life!

AI-Powered Data Analysis: Develop AI algorithms that analyze on-chain data to identify trends, predict market movements, and provide insights for decision-making. This can include analyzing market sentiment, identifying emerging trends, and predicting the price movements of cryptocurrencies.
AI-Driven Business Intelligence: Utilize AI and blockchain to provide businesses with real-time insights and predictive analytics, improving efficiency and competitiveness. This can include monitoring on-chain activity, analyzing user behavior, and providing insights for business decision-making.
AI agent wallet framework that can enhance user`s trust.
AI framework plugin that can enhance BNB Chain in most popular AI frameworks, like Eliza, Langchain, fetch.ai etc.
AI-Powered Trading Bots: Develop AI-driven trading bots that analyze market trends and e free xecute trades automatically on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) built on BNB Chain. These bots can leverage BNB Chain’s high throughput and low fees to execute high-frequency trades and capitalize on market opportunities.
Personalized Financial Advice: Create AI-powered financial advisors that provide personalized investment recommendations and portfolio management based on individual risk profiles and financial goals.
AI-Driven Non-Player Characters (NPCs): Create more realistic and engaging gaming experiences with AI-powered NPCs that adapt to player behavior and provide dynamic challenges.
Procedural Content Generation: Utilize AI to generate game content, such as levels, quests, and items, dynamically, creating more diverse and immersive gaming worlds.
Game on-chain governance: create a process and coding framework that can enable the game economy governance on chain.
Decentralized Identity Verification: Develop AI-powered systems for verifying user identities on the blockchain, enhancing security and privacy. This can include solutions for decentralized KYC/AML verification, reducing reliance on centralized authorities and improving user control over their data.
Self-Sovereign Identity: Create blockchain-based identity systems that give users control over their own data, with AI enhancing security and personalization. This can empower users to manage their digital identities securely and efficiently, reducing the risk of identity theft and fraud.

Participants can also compete in the sponsored challenges with $526,000 in prizes, which include:

APRO: AI Agent Data Verifiability on BNB Chain.
Unibase: Build a On-Chain Immortal AI Agent with Decentralized Memory and Cross-Platform Interoperability On BNBChain
Solidus AI Tech: AI-Driven On-Chain Analytics & Automated Trading on BNB Chain.
USDX: DeFAI,AI-Powered Asset Management on BNB Chain.
ASI Alliance: Unlocking Agent Intelligence on BNB Chain
Netmind: Unleashing DeAI Agents on BNB Chain

Each sponsored challenge has its own timeline, including different submission periods and winner announcement dates. Submission requirements may vary, so please review the details carefully and ensure all requirements are met before submitting to any sponsor track with their submission form.

BNB Chain Track Prize Tiers

Additional Benefits for Winners:

Collaborations with BNB Chain partners.
Potential seed funding and grants.
Comprehensive marketing support.

Note:

Demo Session on BNB Chain Channels: A demo session on BNB Chain X and YouTube will be held for every four to five projects selected to showcase their work.

Submission Requirements

Projects must be new developments and not participate in any past hackathons or previously funded ones to ensure equal opportunity.
Work must be deployed on or connected to opBNB/BSC mainnet or testnet in some way, open source, and free for others to use.
Shared artifacts (GitHub, deck, and demo video).
Ensure the contract address has at least 2 successful transactions within the hackathon timeframe.
A tweet describing your project, tag @BNBChain & #BNBHack, and the specific challenge you are applying for.
If you have any questions, join us on our Discord hackathon support group.

Once your project is ready, please submit this form for evaluation.

Scoring Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on Design and Usability, Scalability, Innovation, Open Source, and Integration. To maximize scores, showcase your roadmap, open-source contributions, and community engagement, with a clear path to a sustainable business model.

How to Improve Your Scores:

Verify Your Contracts: Ensure your contracts are verified on Explorer.
Open-Source Codes: Provide full open-source code with a reasonable commit history and mark your weekly milestones. This helps communities and judges recognize your innovation and contribution.
Roadmap: Present a detailed roadmap that outlines your plans to continue building after the hackathon.
Documentation: Create clear documentation or tutorials explaining your project’s functionality and innovation to assist users in trying it out.
Community Engagement: Engage with communities or users by obtaining user feedback, showcasing community endorsements, etc.
Business Model: Develop a clear business model that demonstrates sustainable revenue generation.
Innovative Design: Highlight innovative product and technical design.

Points Leading to Score Reduction:

Lack of Novelty Proof: Insufficient evidence to prove the project’s novelty or contribution history.
Unrealized Functions: Failure to achieve the claimed functions or innovations.
Usability Issues: Difficulty for users or judges to use the project.

Developer Toolkit

Jumpstart your hackathon journey with our curated developer resources and Quick Start. These tools are designed to fuel your creativity and refine your projects.

Key Resources for opBNB and BNB Greenfield

BSC Faucet
- Access the BSC Faucet
opBNB
Greenfield
- Documentation
- Bridge
- Explorer
- UI dApp

Explore more developer tools at BNB Chain Dev Tools

Toolkit Guide Takeaways

Let’s Build AI on the BNB Chain

Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, blockchain developer, or a multidisciplinary innovator, the BNB AI Hack offers a platform to contribute, learn, and grow.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of AI!

Stay connected with us:

– 🧑‍💻 GitHub: https://github.com/bnb-chain

– 📰 Documentation: https://docs.bnbchain.org/docs/overview

– 🛠️ Developer Tools: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/dev-tools

– 🌐 Devs Portal: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/developers

– 🗓️ Dev Events: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/events

– 🚀 Dev Programs: https://www.bnbchain.org/en/developers/developer-programs

– 🙌 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/bnbchain