Key Takeaways
• BNB Chain awarded $650,000 in funding to 13 AI-powered projects through its Q1 2025 AI Hackathon.
• Winning teams gained access to the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) incubation program and other ecosystem support.
• Tutorial Agent, one of the winning projects, was listed on over 30 centralized exchanges including Binance, KuCoin, and Bitget.
• The initiative signals BNB Chain’s long-term commitment to advancing real-world AI applications within Web3 ecosystems.
BNB Chain, the community-led blockchain infrastructure supported by Binance, has concluded the first-quarter round of its AI Hackathon for 2025.
Thirteen projects were selected as winners from a global pool of participants, each receiving $50,000 in funding and an invitation to join the ecosystem’s Most Valuable Builder (MVB) incubation program.
This initiative underscores BNB Chain’s goal of accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in decentralized applications, with projects ranging from autonomous trading agents to AI-assisted learning platforms and infrastructure frameworks for digital assets.
Overview of the Hackathon and Objectives
The BNB AI Hackathon, launched in February 2025, is a global, rolling-format competition designed to explore the intersection of AI and blockchain technology. It allows developers to submit projects at any time and is open to innovators globally. The hackathon encourages scalable, real-world use cases that showcase the transformative potential of AI within the Web3 space.
“The success of projects emerging from the AI Hack—such as securing listings on centralized exchanges—demonstrates the tangible outcomes possible for builders within the BNB Chain ecosystem.”— BNB Chain Core Development Team
In addition to monetary support, selected teams receive mentorship, infrastructure access, developer tooling, and exposure to the platform’s venture capital network.
Project Spotlight: Tutorial Agent’s Path to Exchange Listings
Among the winning entries, Tutorial Agent has emerged as a prominent example of the program’s real-world impact.
The project functions as an AI-powered guide for users navigating the BNB Chain ecosystem, offering real-time analytics, predictive insights, and education tools.
• Listed on Binance, KuCoin, Bitget, Gate, and 30+ centralized exchanges
• Provides educational AI agents that personalize learning across BNB Chain DApps
• Illustrates the hackathon’s goal of helping projects scale from idea to adoption
Infrastructure and Security Backing for Builders
BNB Chain’s AI initiative is supported by its broader infrastructure suite and developer tools:
• BNB Smart Chain (BSC) – A low-fee EVM-compatible Layer 1 designed for DeFi and smart contract governance
• opBNB – A high-throughput Layer 2 solution offering rapid transaction finality and low gas fees
• BNB Greenfield – Decentralized data storage system enabling creator-owned data marketplaces
Security is managed through tools like AvengerDAO, which helps identify malicious actors and contract risks, and Red Alarm, a real-time scanner that flags high-risk dApps. These services ensure a secure environment for both users and developers operating on the network.
Strategic Impact and Ecosystem Momentum
The BNB AI Hackathon’s impact is evident in how projects have rapidly transitioned from prototypes to real-world implementations. The blend of funding, incubation, and cross-platform integration support distinguishes BNB Chain from other Web3 ecosystems.
The Core Development Team emphasized BNB Chain’s ongoing commitment:
“We support builders throughout the entire journey, from ideation to deployment and beyond, helping founders turn ideas into high-visibility products.”— BNB Chain Core Development Team
The hackathon will continue throughout 2025 in its rolling format, offering ongoing opportunities for new AI-powered innovations to emerge across the decentralized landscape.
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