From Idea to Listing: How the BNB AI Hack Is Powering the Next Generation of AI x Web3 Startups

BNB Chain is going all in on AI. Through the BNB AI Hack, BNB Chain has kicked off a powerful initiative that has been accelerating innovation in AI and Web3, and the results are already proving the impact.

One of the winning projects from the hackathon, Tutorial Agent, has achieved listings on Binance, Bitget, KuCoin, Gate.io, and over 30 other centralized exchanges. This milestone is a tangible example of how developers in the BNB Chain ecosystem can go from idea to real success with the support of its AI-first builder programs. It shows the potential of the BNB AI Hack not only to support ideation but to turn early-stage projects into high-visibility players in the Web3 space.

What Is the BNB AI Hack?

Launched in February 2025, the BNB AI Hack is a global, rolling-format hackathon designed to foster real-world applications of AI and blockchain within the BNB Chain ecosystem. Sponsored by leading AI and Web3 organizations, including APRO, Solidus AI Tech, ASI Alliance, Netmind, USDX, and Unibase, the hackathon focuses on enabling innovative, scalable AI solutions to build on BNB Chain.

Participants can also compete in the sponsored challenges with $540,000+ in prizes! 

Each sponsored challenge has its timeline, including different submission periods and winner announcement dates. Submission requirements may vary, so please review the details carefully and ensure all requirements are met before submitting to any sponsor track with their submission form.

In addition, the AI Hack is supported by multiple leading community and media outlets. 

Projects can be submitted at any time, and winners are announced on a rolling basis, offering participants more freedom to innovate without fixed deadlines. This structure also allows BNB Chain to continuously discover, support, and spotlight emerging projects throughout the year.

Over the first quarter of 2025, BNB AI Hack has had 13 winning projects, each representing a unique use case at the intersection of AI, DeFi, infrastructure, and more.

Meet the Winning Projects So Far

• BINK AI –  A DeFAI OS built on BNB Chain that combines the decentralized financial ecosystem with AI-driven analytics and automation.  
• Botzilla – An autonomous AI trader that allows token launches via X  interaction. 
• Tutorial Agent – An AI assistant helping users learn and navigate BNB Chain’s ecosystem with real-time insights and predictive analytics. Recently listed on Binance, Bitget, Kucoin, Gate, and 30+ other CEXs.
• Tokrio – An AI-powered trading assistant using bidirectional LSTM to optimize strategies.
• Polycruz – All-in-one platform designed to help creators, collectors, and brands scale their NFT and digital asset ecosystems.
• WORLD3 Protocol – Onchain AI agent protocol powering the creation of fully autonomous AI agents that interact with Web2 and Web3 Dapps. 
• Sentism AI – AI-powered multi-agent platform transforming DeFi, gaming economies, and decentralized governance on BNB Chain.
• iDos Games – Next-gen decentralized platform that empowers creators to launch their cross-platform Web3 games and AI applications in one click.
• Boomie – A free AI-powered token deployment bot built natively for BNB Chain.  
• VitaminAI – Marketplace for AI agents.
• Stitch AI – Decentralized knowledge hub for AI agents, providing a universal memory layer that enables cross-platform knowledge transfer, insights, and user control to edit and monetize AI memory.
• Tearline – Web3 automation ecosystem that integrates AI agents with natural language interfaces.
• Kudo – Framework that enables AI agents to make verifiable promises, allowing complex economic, social, and political interactions in the agentic world. 

What's Next for AI Builders on BNB Chain?

The BNB AI Hack is just one part of BNB Chain’s broader commitment to supporting builders. Winning teams receive more than just prize money; they also gain:

• $50,000 kickstart funding per project
• Access to BNB Chain’s grant program, Most Valuable Builder (MVB) incubator, and business development resources
• Marketing support and visibility to VCs, ecosystem partners, and exchanges
• Entry into the BNB Demo Day (previously BIA)
• Opportunities to participate in future global events and builder programs

As the hackathon continues through 2025, more winning projects will be announced and supported. Participants are encouraged to submit their projects early, and submissions may close at any time based on demand and capacity.

You can find more information and submit your project here.