BNB Chain x YZi Labs Launch BNB Hack: Local Series - Build, Win, and Access the $1B Builder Fund

TL;DR

• A global city-to-city hackathon series by BNB Chain x YZi Labs
• Direct gateway to the $1B Builder Fund
• Access to mentorship, incubation, and funding via the MVB program within EASY Residency and up to $50,000 in ecosystem support per city for top teams.

Your Gateway to the $1B Builder Fund

The BNB Chain Local Hack Series is the fastest way for builders to access the $1B Builder Fund and the resources, mentorship, and visibility that turn early ideas into real Web3 projects.

Created in partnership with YZi Labs, this new city-to-city hackathon series connects founders directly to funding, incubation, and long-term growth opportunities on BNB Chain.

This isn’t just another hackathon though, it’s a way for builders to take an idea, build it, and turn it into something real.

Turning Local Builders into Global Leaders

Each event brings the full strength of the BNB Chain ecosystem to your city. Builders get access to mentors, investors, and ecosystem experts who can help refine ideas and turn prototypes into working products.

Here’s what each hackathon includes:

• Mentorship from experienced founders and ecosystem partners
• Funding access through the $1B Builder Fund
• Incubation opportunities via the MVB Program within EASY Residency
• Visibility across BNB Chain’s global ecosystem

Top teams will receive fast-track interviews, up to $50,000 in Kickstart ecosystem support, and long-term guidance to grow within the BNB Chain ecosystem.

Where We’re Headed

The series kicks off in Buenos Aires this November, followed by Bangalore , Johor Bahru, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong, with more cities joining in 2026.

Each stop includes:

• Two days of live hacking and mentorship
• Technical workshops and product demos
• Networking with investors and ecosystem leaders
• Register early on Luma to secure your spot at your nearest city event.

If you’re building something new onchain, this is where you should be.

Register early on Luma now to secure your place in Buenos Aires.

8 Tracks for the Next Wave of Builders

Choose your focus and build for the future:

• Trading – Next-gen exchanges, liquidity tools, and quant systems
• RWA – Tokenized finance, stablecoins, yield protocols
• AI – Smart agents, adaptive contracts, intelligent infrastructure
• DeSci – Open research, transparent collaboration
• DeFi – Lending, composable liquidity, yield aggregation
• Payments – Stablecoin and on-chain settlement
• Wallets – UX innovation, account abstraction, next-gen security
• Regional Impact – Projects that push boundaries and reflect local trends

If you’re unsure what to build, check out our developer wishlist for concrete ideas and examples of what’s possible. We’ll be updating this wishlist regularly to keep it fresh and actionable.

Prizes and Builder Support

Every city’s top teams receive:

• Cash prizes and mentorship
• Up to $50,000 in Kickstart ecosystem support
• Fast-track interviews for the MVB program within EASY Residency
• Access to potential investment through the $1B Builder Fund

Cash rewards may vary by city. Full details will be shared with each event’s announcement.

How It Works

Each hackathon runs as a standalone event with its own judging panel and prize pool.

• Registration opens two weeks before each stop
• Teams may begin building remotely
• Projects must be deployed on or connected to BNB Smart Chain or opBNB
• Submissions judged on design, scalability, innovation, and integration

Can’t join in person? Participate in the global BNB Hack online, open to builders worldwide.

Partner With Us

BNB Chain and YZi Labs are inviting select universities, incubators, and developer communities to join as regional partners in the local BNB Hack series.

Interested? Apply here