BNB Hack Awards $53,000 to Three Web3 Innovators

BNB Chain has announced the latest winners of its BNB Hack program, which focuses on fostering innovation in Web3 technologies such as AI, DeSoc, DeSci, and DePIN. The winners, selected from over 30 submissions received between June 23 and July 17, include Basement, DeFi Copilot, and BIBIM. These projects were chosen for their innovative contributions to the broader Web3 space.

Basement, a social layer for the web, allows users to chat, react, and earn directly on any webpage. The platform leverages AI agents to surface key discussions and reward contributors, enhancing user engagement and interaction. DeFi Copilot, an AI-powered DeFi assistant, streamlines trading on PancakeSwap by providing real-time analysis, one-click execution, and automated management on the BNB Chain. BIBIM simplifies the creation of DeFi strategies through an intuitive, visual interface, enabling users to build, test, and monetize crypto trading strategies with AI assistance.

The three winning projects received $3,000 in USDT rewards, a $50,000 Kickstart Package, and a demo opportunity. Additionally, two projects, Peridot and Agent Einstein, were selected as Honourable Mentions. Peridot is a cross-chain DeFi platform that enables lending, borrowing, and AI-driven strategies with a user-friendly interface accessible via Telegram. Agent Einstein is a web3 AI agent that delivers trading insights by scanning DEX activity using Bitquery data.

Since its inception, BNB Hack has received over 200 submissions from builders worldwide. The program's flexible, bi-weekly evaluation system has recognized a total of 9 winners and 40 Honourable Mentions. These projects benefit from rewards, continuous feedback, and ecosystem support, accelerating their path to real-world deployment. The program is open to builders at any stage, from solo developers to early startups, offering rewards of up to $10,000 in cash and a $50,000 Kickstart package. Additionally, sponsored challenges with prizes over $540,000 are available, and projects may be considered for MVB, the BNB Demo Day, and official demo opportunities.

BNB Hack has proven to be a dynamic launchpad for blockchain innovation. Past awardees have shown significant growth and impact within the ecosystem. For instance, WORLD3 has achieved major upgrades to its AI Portal and automation tools. Aster AI ranked in the top 20 AI projects on BNB Chain, with a significant number of users and transactions in the past 30 days. PlayAI Network integrated AsterDEX for leveraged trading, launched NFT airdrop campaigns, and listed on various platforms. BNBOT launched XID and XMoney on BSC, with internal testing for X Agent v0.2 with autonomous capabilities underway.

The BNB Hack program continues to support and foster innovation in the blockchain space, providing a platform for developers to showcase their projects and receive valuable feedback and resources to bring their ideas to life. The program's success is evident in the growth and impact of past awardees, demonstrating its effectiveness in accelerating the development of cutting-edge Web3 technologies.