The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the BNB Chain 2024 Q1 Hackathon. This hackathon, themed "Building Smart and Fully-On-Chain Applications," brought together developers from all corners of the globe to showcase their talent and ingenuity. 

From more than 700 entries, we've narrowed it down to 178 submissions. From this pool, we selected 12 projects to advance to the demo round, where they competed for the top 3 spots.

Without further ado, let's unveil our champions.

Main Challenge Winners:

A total of $50,000 in prizes was awarded for this quarter’s hackathon:

First Prize Winners - Greenfield Indexer

Congratulations to Greenfield Indexer, who took the top prize! They offered an open-source indexing service and API tailored for efficient organization of metadata on BNB Greenfield. 

Second Prize Winners - LocknPull & PLAYMASK

LocknPull and PLAYMASK secured the second prize with their pioneering projects. LocknPull introduced a Web3-native trading card game (TCG) on opBNB, while PLAYMASK integrated blockchain functionalities with Unity games through their SDK. Each team receives a well-earned reward of $10,000.

Third Prize Winners - ai-social.bnb, AICell and DevCoin

Taking the Third Prize are ai-social.bnb, AICell, and DevCoin for their groundbreaking work in blending decentralized social networking with cutting-edge AI and web3 technologies. As a nod to their innovative efforts, each team is awarded $5,000.

ai-social.bnb redefines creativity and connectivity. Its AI-powered platform enables users to seamlessly generate captivating content, revolutionizing the way we interact socially with each tap.

AICell pioneers decentralized AI integration with Web3, creating a transparent and efficient ecosystem for AI services. The platform envisions a future of seamless exchange and management of AI services for developers, businesses, and users.

DevCoin offers developers a lightweight social network to monetize their work, fostering collaboration and rewarding creators for their contributions.

“Potential” Award Recipients:

We extend our congratulations to the recipients of the “Potential” award, with $10,000 shared among fifteen qualifying projects:

• GreenWim 
• DePIN Raspi Connect 
• Sograph 
• Data Oasis 
• dEdu 
• Crypti Talk 
• CROSS-21 
• Revitalize 
• Sci 
• PeerSci 
• BNBCraft 
• Burve Protocol 
• BNB Game Hub 
• Flipper 
• Run For Your Life Run Game

Congrats to all of the winners. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors, Polyhedra Network, Dora Factory, DEGO Finance, TUSD, and THENA, whose support made this hackathon possible. Your commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the blockchain community is truly commendable.

Support and Opportunities Beyond the Hackathon

The excitement goes beyond just the prizes. The competition winners will not only receive recognition for their achievements but will also be granted a comprehensive Kickstart program package valued at $50,000. This exclusive package comprises credits from, but not limited to, AWS, Google Cloud, and many other helpful services and tools for development.

Additionally, all winners will have the opportunity to directly enter our prestigious Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program.

Closing Thoughts:

The BNB Chain 2024 Q1 Hackathon has been an incredible journey, brimming with creativity, collaboration, and breakthroughs. We extend our gratitude to all participants, mentors, and judges who contributed their time and expertise to make this event a resounding success.

As we celebrate the achievements of our winners, let us also look forward to the continued evolution of the BNB Chain ecosystem, where innovation knows no bounds. Stay tuned for future events and opportunities to unleash your potential on the forefront of blockchain technology.

Congratulations once again to all the winners! Your vision and dedication inspire us all to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of decentralized applications.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

We are excited to announce that we will be launching a 2024 Q2 hackathon in April. We encourage you to participate!

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