BNB Smart Chain

BNB Chain is hosting Lunar New Year celebrations through its DappBay platform, featuring activities and rewards for the Year of the Horse. **Key Details:** - Total prize pool of **$88,000** available across the BNB Chain ecosystem - Activities accessible through [DappBay platform](https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/2023729213854150698) - [Livestream guide](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RJZzjzAZdAJB) available for participants - Full details in the [official blog post](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/celebrate-the-year-of-the-horse-with-over-88k-in-rewards-across-the-bnb-chain-ecosystem/) The campaign combines cultural celebration with blockchain engagement, offering users opportunities to participate in ecosystem activities while competing for rewards. *Check the livestream guide to learn how to participate in the activities.*

**Network Activity** BNB Chain recorded 4.1M+ average daily active users across BSC and opBNB, with $7.8B in total value locked and $26.6B in trading volume for the week. **Key Developments** - Good Vibes Only hackathon concluded with $100K distributed to winners - [zBNB](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-weekly-ecosystem-report-feb-19-25) launched by zERC20io, enabling private transfers on BNB Chain - Messari reports strong Q4 2025 growth for the network - 0 Fee Carnival continues offering gas-free transfers for U, USD1, and USDC **Ongoing Initiatives** - Lunar New Year DappBay campaigns remain active with $88K in rewards - BNB Hack Bengaluru event scheduled for February 27-28 - AI agent builders hosted X Space discussion on February 25

**BNB Chain is hiring a Web3 Infrastructure Engineer** to build middleware, SDKs, and developer tools. The role focuses on: - Removing complexity from dApp development - Making it easier for applications to scale on BNB Chain - Building infrastructure that helps developers ship faster This position joins other recent openings including a Blockchain Core Developer role (focused on performance and security) and a BD Specialist position for Latin America ecosystem growth.

BNB Chain has announced it is continuing its recruitment efforts with six open positions available for those interested in working in the blockchain space. The roles are aimed at individuals looking to contribute to the development and growth of the BNB Chain ecosystem. This marks the second hiring announcement in recent weeks, following a similar call for applications in early February. Interested candidates can explore the available positions through BNB Chain's official channels.

BNB Chain wrapped up its **Good Vibes Only: OpenClaw Edition** hackathon, marking its largest event to date. The competition attracted **600 builders** who submitted **200 projects** competing for a **$100,000 prize pool**. The 14-day online sprint encouraged participants to use AI tools like Claude, Cursor, and Copilot while requiring onchain proof via BSC or opBNB. Projects needed public repositories, demos, and reproducible setups to qualify. Builders created diverse applications including: - AI agents for autonomous DeFi trading - Wallet security monitoring bots - Prompt-based onchain action tools - AI-native marketplaces Winners were announced via livestream, with full details available on the [BNB Chain blog](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/good-vibes-only-openclaw-edition-winners). The hackathon was sponsored by Flap and Surge. BNB Chain is now gauging community interest for future Good Vibes Only events.

**zBNB has launched on BNB Chain**, introducing privacy features for transactions and balances. **Key features:** - Private transaction histories and account balances - Proof-of-burn mechanism for minting untraceable zERC20 tokens - Cross-chain privacy tunnels between EVM chains - Operates at 20,000+ TPS on BNB Chain - No new wallets required The protocol breaks the traceable link between original assets and their private versions, addressing transparency concerns on public blockchains.

**BNB Chain is hosting a hackathon in Bengaluru, India on February 27-28.** Key details: - **Prize pool**: $160,000 in cash and ecosystem support - **Focus areas**: Prediction markets, token launchpads, Web3 credit solutions, and privacy tools - **Additional benefits**: Access to YZi Labs' $1B Builder Fund, mentorship, and incubation opportunities - **Format**: Two-day in-person event following team formation on Feb 15 The event welcomes builders to develop projects on BNB Chain's Layer-1 and Layer-2 infrastructure. [Register here](https://luma.com/txyqwnzd)

BNB Chain's **Good Vibes Only: OpenClaw Edition** hackathon has attracted over 200 developers building AI-powered blockchain applications. The competition offers **$100,000 in prizes**. **Projects being developed include:** - AI agents that autonomously trade and manage DeFi strategies - Wallet security bots providing 24/7 onchain monitoring - Natural language tools converting plain text into blockchain actions - Agent frameworks that observe, decide, and execute onchain operations - AI-native marketplaces for autonomous agents and data - Consumer applications powered by AI agents rather than traditional interfaces The hackathon focuses on AI agent development within the BNB Chain ecosystem, with participants building tools that bridge artificial intelligence and blockchain functionality. [Learn more and register](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/win-a-share-of-100k-with-good-vibes-only-openclaw-edition)

**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.