BNB Chain is kicking off the final quarter of its BNB Hack Series with an impressive prize pool of over $458,000. This hackathon is open to all Web3 innovators, giving developers the freedom to create without restrictions.

There’s also a bonus prize pool of $38,000 for those who take on sponsored challenges. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and win even more rewards!

New sponsors have joined the event, including Myshell, UXUY, and Simon’s Cat. Their support has made this the largest event in the series. We also want to thank our annual sponsors like Polyhedra Network, Dora Factory, DEGO Finance, TUSD, Sonorus, and THENA for their continued support.

If you’re interested, register, start building, and submit your projects between December 15 and December 24. Workshops will kick off on November 26, leading up to demo day on January 14. Winners will be announced on January 16, wrapping up this exciting event.

BNB Chain has designed a variety of tracks for this hackathon. These tracks align with current market trends and strategic goals. They cover areas like Stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), Payments, Telegram-based dApps, and even AI-driven applications. By focusing on these key areas, we encourage developers to create solutions that resonate with the latest advancements in Web3.

Participants can dive into sponsored challenges, which come with an additional prize pool of $38,000. Some of the challenges include:

  • UXUY: Connect with BNB Chain via UXUY Connect on Telegram.
  • DEGO: Integrate Telegram mini-apps and gaming on the platform.
  • THENA: Explore AI applications for DeFi.
  • Sonorus: Create music-related applications for Telegram.
  • Polyhedra: Develop SHA256 proof generation for BSC/opBNB.
  • Dora Factory: Design user key management tools or products.

The total prize pool for BNB Hack 2024 Q4 is $458,000, distributed across various categories to reward creativity and hard work. The main prize pool offers $50,000 to winners, while honorable mentions will receive $10,000 in total. There are also milestone rewards of $60,000, with $10,000 for each project that successfully launches on the mainnet and meets specific criteria.

Additionally, Kickstart Packages worth $300,000 are available. These include six packages of $50,000 each, featuring credits for essential development tools and services like AWS and Google Cloud to help accelerate project growth. For those excelling in sponsor-driven challenges, the extra $38,000 in prizes is another great incentive to participate.

This comprehensive approach not only fosters innovation but also provides the resources developers need to bring their projects to life. The hackathon is a fantastic opportunity for Web3 innovators!