Congratulations to the latest BNB Hack Winners- September 10 Batch

BNB Hack continues to support AI, DeSoc, DeSci & DePIN and Web3 through ongoing evaluations. Since launch, we’ve seen hundreds of submissions from builders across the world, highlighting the growing momentum behind blockchain solutions.

As of today, we now count 9 winners and 59 Honourable Mentions, including the additions from the latest batch.

• Projects launching on mainnet are now under review for full winner status. Stay tuned for the result!

If you have an AI, DeSoc, DeSci & DePIN idea ready to build, now is the time to join. Submit your application here by September 23 to be considered for the next batch!

Latest Batch Overview

In the latest round, we received 48 submissions, including those from BNB Hack Mumbai (Bombay). After a thorough assessment, 9 projects were selected as Honourable Mentions.

Here’s a round up of the awardees from this batch.

About the Latest Winners 

Honourable Mentions

These 9 projects have demonstrated potential and are under continuous observation and support as they develop further:

DeSoc Track: 

• ChainCred: A decentralized credential verification platform that lets students and professionals store certificates on the blockchain, making them fraud-proof, verifiable in one click, and fully user-owned.
• VeriSafe: A decentralized identity verification system that securely hashes and stores IDs like Aadhaar and PAN on BNB Chain, eliminating middlemen and making identity checks instant, transparent, and tamper-proof.
• Vibe: A Web3-powered dating app on BNB Chain that combines swipe-and-match with wallet-linked profiles, NFT conversation starters, and gamified engagement through its unique "Vibe Score."
• Briefly: A Web3-native legal platform that connects clients with KYC-verified lawyers via AI matching, with payments handled in BUSD escrow and documents secured on BNB Greenfield.
• ProofChain: A decentralized employment verification system that issues soulbound NFTs and on-chain reputation to stop resume fraud and ensure hiring integrity.
• Xcrest: A community-driven funding and hiring platform that enables milestone-based fundraising for creators and seamless hiring of verified freelancers with on-chain reputation.
• YapYard: An on-demand attention marketplace that connects Web3 projects with creators who amplify messages, driving engagement through authentic community advocacy.

DePIN Track: 

• FairBNB: A decentralized rental marketplace where properties are listed as NFT agreements, payments run through escrow, and disputes are resolved via a DAO for fair, transparent rentals.

DeSci Track: 

• Kognys: A decentralized AI research framework where autonomous agents collaborate on-chain with verifiable memory, enabling transparent, structured, and community-driven scientific discovery.

Past Awardees and Their Updates

What happens after the hackathon? 

Real progress. Real users. Real listings. 

Here’s a quick update on some of the past awardees from the #BNBHack:

• Peridot: Redeployed contracts, onboarded 7,000+ unique wallets in 2 weeks, finished cross-chain PoC, enabled gas-free transactions with Paymasters, and added a gamified leaderboard.
• IdeaFoundry: Reached $150K+ volume, ~500 users, $SUBS listing on PancakeSwap, 5.5K+ transactions, $50K+/day trading, and community growth from 100 to 2,000 in under 2 weeks.
• WORLD3: Deployed 100K+ agents executing 1.1M+ tasks and 170K tweets, upgraded UX, and kicked off pre-TGE campaign.
• WrapX: Announced 1 partnership (5+ in progress), launched 15+ pools with diverse assets on BSC mainnet, and delivered 2 public pitches.
• Plantera: Collected environmental data from 4 locations, built a fully working MVP, and preparing for the patenting process to scale on BNB Chain.
• Visualyze: Advanced user research, refined the PRD, and restructured data connectors into a unified multi-source integration approach.
• Polycruz: Polycruz Pro Marketplace Beta is nearly live, while our AI Asset Creation Model is fully developed and moving into UI/UX.
• Yoree (formerly Bibim): Integrated Google’s Gemma with an agent framework and demoed it to day traders and investors.
• Tokrio: Optimized core modules, launched B2B/B2C portals, and kicked off the “Welcome Aboard” campaign on BNB Chain.
• Boomie: Made swapping smarter with customizable tokens, slippage settings, and real-time trade previews using BNB.
• Bink AI: Built automated on-chain interactions with incentives, enabled tokenized stock trading, and launched an AI community bot on Telegram.
• TagAI: Positioned as the on-chain curation layer for X, ready to drive decentralized content discovery.
• Tutorial: Launched Season 1 Creator Campaign to reward open education builders and sponsored the Memeverse event with @four_meme_.
• iDos Games: Released Unity SDK v1.1.8 with updated dependencies and editor version.
• Neurobalance: Completed development, finalized the AI model, deployed contracts to mainnet, and scheduled launch for next week.
• ScanChain: Partnered with BNB Greenfield and BNB Chain over the past 2 weeks to advance development.

Why You Should Join

BNB Hack isn’t just another hackathon, it's an ongoing launchpad for builders. Whether you’re a solo dev, a small team or an early-stage startup, this is where your project gets real traction.

Here’s what you can expect:

• No deadlines, no pressure - submit when you’re ready, get feedback, refine and resubmit until your idea clicks
• Bi-weekly recognition - evaluations happen every two weeks, with new winners announced regularly.
• Real rewards - up to $10,000 in cash plus a $50,000 Kickstart package to fuel your growth.
• Direct pathways - gain consideration for MVB and a spot at BNB Demo Day, where projects meet investors and partners.
• Visibility at scale - demo sessions on BNB Chain’s official channels put your work in front of the entire ecosystem.

If your project launched on testnet or mainnet after February 12, 2025, you’re already eligible.

Don’t Miss the Sponsor Challenges!

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. 

We also launched an extra bounty, $10K Cookbook challenge. Submit useful code examples to earn $100–$1,000, get featured, and boost your project’s visibility.

A huge thank you to our sponsors,UpTop, Bitring APRO, Solidus AI Tech, ASI Alliance, Netmind, USDX, and Unibase for making BNB Hack possible.