BNB Chain Releases Weekly Ecosystem Report for January 8-14

**BNB Chain's prediction markets have crossed $20 billion in cumulative trading volume**, marking a significant milestone for the ecosystem. This achievement comes months after BNB Chain positioned itself as a scaling solution for prediction markets in October 2025, highlighting features like: - Gasless transaction flows - Deep liquidity pools - Flexible oracle integrations The $20B volume demonstrates growing adoption of on-chain prediction markets on BNB Chain's Layer-1 and Layer-2 infrastructure. [View the data on Dune Analytics](https://dune.com/bnbchain/prediction-markets)

**BNB Chain's Good Vibes Only hackathon is closing submissions today at 15:30 UTC.** This is the final opportunity for developers to join the hackathon and compete for prizes. The event features multiple tracks with various ways to win. **Key Details:** - Submission deadline: Today at 15:30 UTC - Hashtag: #VibingOnBNB - Multiple prize tracks available **How to Participate:** Interested developers should follow the instructions in BNB Chain's official thread to register and submit their projects before the deadline. For complete track details and requirements, visit the [official blog post](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/good-vibes-only-hackathon-build-in-public-code-in-vibes). *Time is running out - submissions close in hours.*

BNB Chain has extended its zero-fee promotion for stablecoin transfers through the end of January 2026. **Key Details:** - Fee-free transfers apply to U, USDC, and USD1 stablecoins - Promotion runs until January 31, 2026 - Users can move stablecoins without paying transaction fees The initiative aims to reduce costs for users transacting with major stablecoins on the BNB Chain network. [Learn more about the fee carnival](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/move-your-stablecoins-for-free-0-fee-carnival-for-usdc-usd1-u-transfers-extended)

BNB Chain has launched a USD1 trading competition on the Four.meme platform, with backing from WLFI and Aster. **Key Details:** - Live performance tracking available at [four.meme/usd1](https://four.meme/usd1) - Full competition details published on [BNB Chain's blog](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/usd1-trading-competition-on-four-meme-with-support-from-wlfi-aster) - Competition features support from strategic partners WLFI and Aster The trading competition represents BNB Chain's continued expansion into meme token trading infrastructure. Participants can monitor real-time standings through the dedicated tracking page. For complete rules, prizes, and participation requirements, visit the official announcement.

**Final Hours for USD1 Trading Competition** Today marks the last day for projects to climb the leaderboard in the USD1 Trading Competition before results are permanently locked. **Prize Package:** - $250K in liquidity support for winners - Ongoing ecosystem backing from BNB Chain, World Liberty Fi, and Aster DEX - Fast-track interviews and Aster Points incentives for selected projects The competition is a collaboration between World Liberty Fi, fourdotmemezh, and Aster DEX, offering projects a final opportunity to secure substantial financial and operational support.