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!

https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-yzi-labs-local-hack-abu-dhabi

Compete for $160,000 in Prizes!

1st

• $5,000 USD
• Up to $50,000 in Kickstart Ecosystem Support
• Fast-track interviews for the MVB program via EASY Residency
• Access to potential investment through the $1B Builder Fund

2nd

• $3,000 USD
• Up to $50,000 in Kickstart Ecosystem Support
• Fast-track interviews for the MVB program via EASY Residency
• Access to potential investment through the $1B Builder Fund

3rd

• $2,000 USD
• Up to $50,000 in Kickstart Ecosystem Support
• Fast-track interviews for the MVB program via EASY Residency
• Access to potential investment through the $1B Builder Fund

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.