Welcome to the final quarter of the BNB Hack Series, where innovation meets opportunity in the “Ultimate Battle of Hacker Heroes.” This Q4 event, with a prize pool of over $458,000 is open to all innovative minds in the Web3 space, offering flexibility for developers to create with total freedom. There is also a $38,000 bonus prize pool where you can participate in the sponsored challenges, increasing your opportunity to show off your talent!

We’re excited to announce new sponsors, including Myshell, UXUY, and Simon’s Cat, whose contributions help make this the most substantial hackathon yet. As always, deep gratitude to our annual sponsors, Polyhedra Network, Dora Factory, DEGO Finance, TUSD, Sonorus and THENA.

The first three online BNB Hack of 2024, spanning Q1, Q2, and Q3, have been a resounding success, attracting over 560 submissions and celebrating 18 outstanding winners. As we gear up for the Q4 Hack, we’re excited to welcome a new wave of passionate and innovative builders to join us in shaping the future of Web3. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of innovation and turn visionary ideas into reality!

How to participate

Participating in the hackathon is easy. Simply register for the hackathon, mark your calendars, and prepare to showcase your creativity and technical prowess.

Start building and submit your project here from 15 December to 24 December.

Key Dates [Updated]

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Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on Design and Usability, Scalability, Innovation, Open Source contributions, and more. The judging process includes three rounds, with finalists progressing to an online demo and a public scoring phase. To maximize scores, showcase your roadmap, open-source contributions, and community engagement, with a clear path to a sustainable business model.

Submission Requirements

Your project should:

  • Projects must be new developments and not participated in any past hackathons or previously funded to ensure equal opportunity.
  • Work must be deployed on or connected to opBNB or BSC or Greenfield mainnet or testnet in some way, open source and free for others to use.
  • Shared artifacts (GitHub, deck, and demo video).
  • Ensure the contract address has at least 2 successful transactions within the hackathon timeframe.
  • A tweet describing your project, tag #BNBHack & @BNBChain, and the specific challenge you are applying for!
  • If you have any questions, join us on our Discord hackathon support group.

Scoring Criteria

How to Improve Your Scores

  • Verify Your Contracts: Ensure your contracts are verified on Explorer.
  • Open-Source Codes: Provide full open-source code with a reasonable commit history and mark your weekly milestones. This helps communities and judges recognize your innovation and contribution.
  • Roadmap: Present a detailed roadmap that outlines your plans to continue building after the hackathon.
  • Documentation: Create clear documentation or tutorials explaining your project's functionality and innovation to assist users in trying it out.
  • Community Engagement: Engage with communities or users by obtaining user feedback, showcasing community endorsements, etc.
  • Business Model: Develop a clear business model that demonstrates sustainable revenue generation.
  • Innovative Design: Highlight innovative product and technical design.
  • We encourage multi-dimensional innovation. As long as your project is novel, it will receive high scores from the judges. If you choose the "wishlist" challenge, please read our requirements in detail. Adhering closely to them will result in higher scores. Additionally, the submitted project should not have participated in other hackathons before.

Points Leading to Score Reduction

  • Lack of Novelty Proof: Insufficient evidence to prove the project's novelty or contribution history.
  • Unrealized Functions: Failure to achieve the claimed functions or innovations.
  • Usability Issues: Difficulty for users or judges to use the project.

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

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Toolkit Guide Takeaways

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Forge Your Path and Become a Hero on BNB Chain

The BNB Hack 2024 Q4 is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity to push the boundaries of Web3 innovation and make a tangible impact in the blockchain ecosystem. With open-ended themes, a robust prize pool, sponsor challenges, and comprehensive support, this hackathon empowers you to bring your most ambitious ideas to life.

Let’s make Q4 a remarkable chapter for blockchain innovation. Start building, make it count, and prepare to emerge as a hero on the BNB Chain!