BNB Chain x YZi Labs Local Hack: Abu Dhabi

Road to Abu Dhabi

The BNB Hack Local Series is on the move, and our next destination is Abu Dhabi.

This December 5–6, we’re bringing together the brightest builders, founders, and innovators in the UAE for a hybrid hackathon powered by BNB Chain and YZi Labs.

It’s your chance to start early, build smarter, and compete for $160,000 in prizes.

Whether you’re building your first project or refining your next big idea, this is where Web3 innovation meets real impact. Apply the Abu Dhabi Hack here! 

Build Before You Arrive

This isn’t a weekend sprint; it’s a full journey.

From Nov 24–27, we’re hosting public live sessions featuring industry speakers, local ecosystem examples, and track deep dives, streamed on X and YouTube.

• Nov 24 — Hackathon Kickoff: Tracks overview, rules, dev tools by BNB Chain team
• Nov 25 — Regional Impact: UAE Luxury & Tourism by Lunu, AEON
• Nov 26 — Regional Impact: UAE Real Estate & RWA by Paimon, DMZ Finance
• Nov 27 — Next-Gen Trading & Liquidity Innovation by FOMO, THENA 

Then, Dec 5–6, we will build onsite in Abu Dhabi. Face-to-face with mentors, partners, and BNB Chain teams.

Key Date

• Apply ASAP to secure your spot!

Compete for $160,000 in Prizes

Choose Your Track

Build in one of eight innovation areas shaping the next era of Web3:

• ​Trading – Next-gen exchanges, liquidity tools, 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 & on-chain settlement
• ​Wallets – UX innovation, account abstraction, next-gen security
• ​Regional Impact Track: Projects that reflect UAE priorities, regional opportunities, or unique local trends are especially encouraged. Check out the Ideas for inspiration.

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.

Judging Criteria 

​Submissions will be evaluated based on Design and Usability, Scalability, Innovation, Open Source, and Integration. To maximize scores, showcase your roadmap, open-source contributions, and community engagement, with a clear path to a sustainable business model.

Developer Toolkit

Jumpstart your hackathon journey with our curated developer resources and Quick Start. These tools are designed to fuel your creativity and refine your projects. 

Key Resources for opBNB and BNB Greenfield

• BSC Faucet
  • Access the BSC Faucet
• opBNB
  • Documentation
  • Bridge
  • Explorer 1
  • Explorer 2
• Greenfield
  • Documentation
  • Bridge
  • Explorer
  • UI dApp

Explore more developer tools at BNB Chain Dev Tools

Toolkit Guide Takeaways

• RPC Endpoints
  • BNB Smart Chain RPC
  • opBNB Network Info
  • Greenfield Network Endpoints
• API & SDK
  • Greenfield APIs and SDKs
• Tutorials
  • BNB Smart Chain Staking Guide
  • opBNB Full-Stack Dapp
  • Greenfield Tutorials Overview

Hackathon Team Starter Pack

Get your team aligned, organized, and ready before the hackathon begins. Check out the Starter Pack here!

Video Resource Hub — Learn From Past Hackathons

Accelerate your learning by studying a mix of ecosystem use-case walk-throughs, developer tool deep dives, winning team demos, technical project presentations, and real-world implementation insights.

These playlists give you ideas, development patterns, and practical knowledge to prepare and build confidently.

• 2025 Global BNB Hack 
• 2024 Q4 Hackathon 
• 2024 Q3 Hackathon 
• 2024 Q2 Hackathon 

Watch to understand use cases, learn dev tools, and see how top teams pitch and demo.

Explore all playlists on the official BNB Chain YouTube channel

Hack With Us

BNB Hack isn’t just a competition; it’s your entry point into a global builder network.

This is where early projects get discovered, backed, and accelerated. With Kickstart, MVB, and the $1B Builder Fund, every idea here has the potential to become the next big thing.

Start early. Build globally. Ship something great in Abu Dhabi. Apply Now! 

Partner With Us

We’re working with universities, incubators, and developer communities across the region to expand the BNB Hack Local Series.

Want to bring the next hackathon to your city? Apply here!