Alvin Lang
February 13th, 2025 12:39
BNB Chain will introduce ongoing AI hackathons to promote AI and blockchain innovation. Participants can benefit from awards, mentorship and exposure, and can encourage adoption of AI on the blockchain.
BNB Chain has announced the launch of AI Hackathon, an innovative event designed to promote the integration of artificial intelligence technologies within the blockchain ecosystem. This initiative is part of the BNB chain’s broader vision of establishing an AI-first blockchain ecosystem, as reported in the BNB chain blog.
Continuous opportunities for innovators
BNB AI Hackathon is configured to be open-ended, allowing participants to participate and contribute at their own pace. This flexibility is intended to attract a diverse range of participants, including university students, developer communities and industry leaders who want to explore the synergy between AI and blockchain.
Participants earned access to expert mentorship in AI, blockchain and venture capital, from a $50,000 kickstart package. The event also provides extensive marketing resources to increase project visibility and provides developers with a platform to showcase innovation.
Comprehensive support and prizes
In addition to financial incentives, Hackathon offers a robust support system, including bi-weekly project reviews, workshops and mentorship opportunities with AI and blockchain experts. This structure ensures participants receive ongoing guidance and support throughout the development process.
Hackathon features sponsorship challenges with a $526,000 total prize pool focusing on various aspects of AI integration on the BNB chain. These challenges are sponsored by industry leaders such as APRO, Solidus AI Tech and NetMind, among others.
Promote creativity and innovation
To stimulate creativity, BNB AI Hackathon imposes no restrictions on project ideas. Recommended instructions include AI-powered data analytics, AI-driven business intelligence, AI-powered trading bots, distributed identity verification, and more. This open-ended approach is designed to promote innovative solutions that leverage AI to enhance blockchain capabilities.
The Hackathon encourages participants to focus on developing scalable, open source projects with a clear roadmap and a sustainable business model. The scoring criteria will reward projects that highlight design, ease of use, scalability, innovation and community engagement, demonstrating great potential for impact and growth.
Networking and future opportunities
Participants also have the opportunity to be involved in a vibrant network of developers, academics and industry leaders. Hackathon provides a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, helping participants improve their technical and business strategies.
A successful project may provide additional benefits, such as collaboration with BNB chain partners, potential seed funding, and comprehensive marketing support. Hackathon aims to create multiple pathways for participants to achieve recognition and success in the rapidly evolving areas of AI and blockchain.
For more information on how to join BNB AI Hackathon, please visit our official BNB Chain Blog.
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