Time:2025-01-24 Click:862
The 2024 Q4 BNB Chain Hackathon, dubbed the “Ultimate Battle of Hacker Heroes,” has concluded, celebrating groundbreaking innovations across the Web3 ecosystem. With a total prize pool of over $458,000, the event attracted more than 200 applications, showcasing the brightest minds in blockchain development.
Out of 204 project submissions, the top 10 finalists competed in a demo round, culminating in the announcement of three winners.
A blockchain-based payroll platform streamlining global payroll management.
Secure, automated, and transparent cross-border payments.
Smart contracts for seamless payroll automation.
Future enhancements include AI-powered payroll agents and Zero-Knowledge Proofs for enhanced privacy.
Outrun: A DeFi ecosystem with yield tokenization, staking derivatives, and decentralized exchanges.
AgentArcade: A decentralized AI agent launchpad offering no-code AI agent creation for social media, companionship, and gaming.
Rhythm Mural: A blockchain-powered music contest platform fostering creativity and fair rewards distribution.
StarBridge: A Telegram bot enabling seamless conversion of Telegram Stars into cryptocurrencies.
DoubtEarn: A blockchain-powered Q&A platform that incentivizes knowledge-sharing with BNB-based bounties.
Thirteen projects received special recognition for their innovative solutions, including BNB Market, Chainchirp, SkillRoom, and more.
Winners were selected for sponsor-specific categories, with support from key partners such as Polyhedra Network, Dora Factory, and TUSD.
Beyond prize money, winning teams will receive:
A $50,000 Kickstart package, including AWS and Google Cloud credits.
Consideration for BNB Chain's Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program, opening doors to further investment and growth opportunities.
Additional milestone-based rewards of up to $10,000 per project.
The hackathon aligns with BNB Chain’s broader initiatives, including:
Stablecoin, DeFi, and Payments – Driving liquidity and efficiency.
AI-driven dApps and Infrastructure – Expanding AI applications within Web3.
Memecoin Innovation & Decentralized Science (DeSci) – Encouraging creativity and real-world utility.