BNB Smart Chain

**BNB Chain launches prep sessions for Abu Dhabi hackathon** Four live sessions scheduled Nov 24-27 to guide builders: - **Nov 24**: Hackathon kickoff covering tracks and judging - **Nov 25**: UAE luxury & tourism apps focus - **Nov 26**: Real estate & RWA tokenization deep dive - **Nov 27**: DeFi trading & liquidity innovation **Key details:** - Onsite hackathon: Dec 5-6 in Abu Dhabi - $160,000 in prizes plus follow-on funding opportunities - Eight tracks: trading, RWA, AI, DeSci, DeFi, payments, wallets, UAE regional [Register for onsite event](https://luma.com/ickh88vw) | [Build resources](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-yzi-labs-local-hack-abu-dhabi)

**BNB Chain's Local Hack tour wrapped up successfully in Buenos Aires** with intensive building and shipping activities over the weekend. Key partners including @aspecta_ai, @dev3pack, @fruteroclub, and @mynoraai helped make the Buenos Aires event a standout experience for builders. **Next stop: Abu Dhabi on December 5-6** The hackathon series continues its global tour, offering builders opportunities to: - Ship real products - Connect with mentors and ecosystem partners - Access funding pathways - Gain ecosystem exposure Builders interested in joining the Abu Dhabi event can participate onsite for hands-on development and networking opportunities.

**CoinMarketCap has launched CMC20**, a new tradable index token on BNB Chain that provides exposure to the top 20 cryptocurrency assets in a single ticker. Built in partnership with Reserve Protocol, **CMC20 is now available for trading on PancakeSwap**. The token functions as an on-chain index, allowing investors to gain diversified exposure to major crypto assets without purchasing each individually. Key features: - **Single token exposure** to top 20 crypto assets - **Live trading** on PancakeSwap - **Full BNB Chain ecosystem support** - Built by CoinMarketCap and Reserve Protocol This launch represents CoinMarketCap's expansion beyond data services into **tradable financial products**, offering users a simplified way to invest in a basket of leading cryptocurrencies through one token.

**BNB Chain positions itself as the leader** in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, claiming to have the most complete RWA ecosystem among blockchain networks. The announcement comes as **billions of dollars in real-world assets** have already been moved onchain across various platforms. BNB Chain is highlighting its comprehensive infrastructure and ecosystem for tokenized assets. **Key developments:** - BNB Chain releases landscape overview of RWAs on their network - Platform emphasizes its complete ecosystem approach - Builds on previous Singapore conference discussions about RWA-DeFi integration The move reflects the **growing competition** among blockchain networks to capture the expanding tokenized asset market, which has seen significant growth with over $18 billion in RWA value tokenized onchain (excluding stablecoins) as of earlier reports. BNB Chain's claim comes as the RWA sector continues attracting institutional and retail interest for bringing traditional assets like real estate, commodities, and securities onto blockchain networks.

imToken wallet has launched gas-free transfers for major stablecoins: - Zero gas fees for $FDUSD, $USDC, and $USDT transfers - Available for both withdrawals and transfers - Follows similar initiative from MathWallet This development marks an expansion of gas-free stablecoin transfers across major wallet providers, making transactions more cost-effective for users. *Note: Check wallet-specific terms and conditions for any limitations.*

BNB Chain is advancing the integration of AI technology in Web3 gaming through several key projects: - XPLA and Seraph are implementing AI for enhanced gameplay mechanics and player interactions - BatchingAI focuses on improving backend infrastructure and game development efficiency - MegalinkMG8 explores AI-driven player experiences and economic models These developments aim to streamline game development processes while creating more engaging and dynamic gaming environments. Projects built on BNB Chain are leveraging AI to optimize both technical performance and user experience.

BNB Chain has demonstrated substantial growth across key metrics while maintaining a low-key presence in the blockchain space: - **$8 billion** Total Value Locked (TVL) - Processes **1/6** of all blockchain transactions globally - Hosts **800** active applications - Maintains **218** developer tools - Nurtured **131** projects since 2021 - **75** projects secured venture capital funding The ecosystem continues to expand its infrastructure and developer support while focusing on sustainable growth rather than marketing hype.

BNB Chain is launching a week-long memecoin airdrop campaign from Dec 12-19. Each day, 33 BNB worth of top-performing memecoins will be distributed to 1,000 eligible holders. **Eligibility Requirements:** - Hold 1 BNB or 235 CAKE - Only specific staked tokens counted (slisBNB, BNBx, stkBNB, ankrBNB, CAKE) - Snapshot on Dec 11, 10:00 UTC **For Projects:** - Daily winner selection - Benefits include DEX listings and liquidity pools - AI x Meme collaborations available *Participate by Dec 11 to qualify for daily airdrops*

BNB Chain is hosting a significant hackathon during Taipei Blockchain Week with a substantial prize pool of $155,000. This represents a major increase from their previous $10,000 commitment announced in November. - Event focuses on developing innovative dApps on BNB Chain - Open to developers of all experience levels - Registration now open for participants The hackathon aims to foster blockchain innovation and provide developers with resources to bring their ideas to life. Interested participants can find detailed information and registration details on the BNB Chain blog.

A critical vote is underway for enabling the BEP2/8 token recovery tool following the BNB Beacon Chain Fusion. Key points: - The BNB Beacon Chain ceased operations on Dec 3 - A recovery tool for unmigrated BEP2/BEP8 tokens is pending governance approval - Tool currently available on testnet only - Full deployment expected after mid-December governance process **Important Security Notice:** - Never respond to DMs claiming to help with asset recovery - Official updates will come through BNB Chain social channels only Visit docs.bnbchain.org/bc-fusion/post-fusion/token-recovery/ for technical details.