BNB Chain 2024 Q3 Hackathon Winners Announced

**Onchain markets are gaining momentum** as industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of decentralized trading. Key participants included: - **Farokh** from Myriad Markets - **Nicki** from Opinion Labs - **Head Chef** from PancakeSwap - **Marwan**, Head of EMEA as moderator The panel explored three critical areas: **Liquidity Solutions** Discussions centered on improving market depth and trading efficiency across onchain platforms. **Information Markets** Experts examined how prediction markets and data-driven trading are evolving in the decentralized space. **AI Integration** The conversation highlighted how artificial intelligence may fundamentally reshape onchain market operations and user experiences. These insights come as onchain trading volumes continue growing, with builders focusing on infrastructure improvements and user accessibility.

**FightID showcased its onchain identity platform** at FightMania Dubai, demonstrating how blockchain technology can connect digital projects with physical community events. Built on **BNB Chain**, the platform allows combat sports fans to: - Claim personalized Fight.ID identities - Build reputation within the community - Access exclusive airdrops and rewards - Get early access to pre-token generation events The Dubai demonstration highlighted how **onchain identity systems** can bridge the gap between digital engagement and real-world experiences in sports communities. FightID represents a growing trend of blockchain projects creating **tangible connections** between virtual participation and physical events, offering fans new ways to prove their dedication and earn rewards.

**Real World Assets (RWAs) on BNB Chain experienced significant growth** across multiple metrics in recent data. **Key Performance Indicators:** - Distributed Asset Value: **$1.63B** (+100%) - 30-day Transfer Volume: **$44.59B** (+75%) - RWA Holders: **4,200** (+200%) - Stablecoin Transfer Volume: **$308B** (+26%) The data shows **substantial adoption** of tokenized real-world assets on the BNB Chain ecosystem, with holder count tripling and asset values doubling. *Source: @rwa_xyz*

BlackRock's **BUIDL fund has crossed $500 million** on BNB Chain, marking a significant milestone for the institutional digital liquidity fund. This achievement comes just weeks after the fund's expansion to Binance and BNB Chain in November, when it was announced through Securitize. **Key highlights:** - BUIDL fund now holds over $500M on BNB Chain - Part of BlackRock's $2.5 billion USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund - Recent expansion shows growing institutional adoption on BNB Chain The milestone demonstrates **increasing institutional confidence** in BNB Chain as a platform for tokenized assets and digital liquidity solutions.

**BNB Hack: Abu Dhabi** kicks off December 5-6 with specialized tracks led by industry experts. **Key Track Leaders:** - @ladyxtel from @ChatAndBuild - AI Platform/Agent track - @yuxin_pig from @APRO_Oracle - Emerging RWAs track **Special Bounties Available:** - ChatAndBuild: Mentorship from ChatAndBuild & OpenAI for AI builders - APRO Oracle: Free one-year data feed service for RWA projects **Event Details:** - December 5, 11:50 UTC+4 speaker session - $160,000 in total prizes - Eight tracks including trading, DeFi, AI, and regional impact **Post-Event Opportunities:** - Up to $50,000 in Kickstart ecosystem support - Fast-track MVB program interviews - Potential access to $1B Builder Fund [Register now](https://luma.com/ickh88vw) for the onsite hackathon experience.