BNB Smart Chain

BNB Chain has announced the winners of its 2024 Q1 Hackathon, which received over 700 entries and 178 submissions. The top prize went to Greenfield Indexer for their open-source indexing service and API for efficient metadata organization on BNB Greenfield. LocknPull and PLAYMASK were joint runners-up, introducing a Web3-native trading card game and integrating blockchain functionalities with Unity games, respectively. ai-social.bnb, AICell, and DevCoin came third for their work in blending decentralized social networking with AI and web3 technologies. Fifteen projects received 'Potential' Awards for meeting submission criteria and demonstrating dedication. Winners receive a $50,000 Kickstart program package and opportunities to enter the MVB program. BNB Chain thanked all participants, sponsors, and supporters for making the hackathon a success.

BNB Chain, a community-driven blockchain ecosystem, has announced a meme contest with rewards. The selection process involves ranking entries based on total engagement, with the top 10 being tweeted in a thread on @BNBCHAIN's Twitter account. The 5 tweets with the most engagement in that thread will be declared winners. The submission period is from March 16 to March 25, followed by final voting from March 25 to March 27. Winners will be announced on March 28, and rewards will be distributed before April 11.

#ICYMI Recent updates from the BNB Smart Chain community included articles on opBNB enhancing the chain ecosystem, introducing new projects, and an upcoming Beacon Chain update affecting transaction procedures. Additionally, the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program, supporting early-stage projects, started Season 7, aiding Web3 builders with a 10-week accelerator program. The MVB program has seen global success, with previous seasons resulting in projects listed on centralized exchanges and receiving investments. The latest season introduced separate tracks for startups and founders, offering resources, coaching, and investment opportunities.

The BNB Smart Chain community is discussing which dApp to explore this weekend. Share your choice and join the conversation! :monocle:

Web3 community members in Ankara are invited to the BNB Chain Connect Ankara event on 22nd March. The event will feature drinks and presentations about the future of BNB Chain. Register today!

The BNB Smart Chain community will be experiencing a Beacon Chain Update that will impact Atomic Swap functionality. These changes are set to take effect at the end of April. More information can be found below.

Join BNB Chain Connect in Hong Kong on April 5th for networking, insights, and inspiration. Open to all, register now to secure your spot as seats are limited.

DeFi projects are encouraged to participate in a reward program with a $160K prize pool. Details can be found below for those interested.

A reminder has been set for the New Project Launch Show scheduled for Friday, March 8 at 1PM UTC+0. The winners announced are @Alhajin_Birni, @AsustinSpeaks, @CahayaFutures, @korllectionz, and @SatoshiAngelss. Rewards will be distributed within 2 weeks.

Join the BNB Smart Chain community tomorrow for a discussion on the future of Web3 Gaming. The event will take place on Thursday, March 7 at 1PM UTC+0.