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Business Insider
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BNB Chain Announces BNB Super Meetup at Permissionless in New York
Dubai, UAE, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem, today announced it will host its flagship BNB Super Meetup in New York City on June 25, 2025, during Permissionless, bringing together builders, founders, and the broader Web3 community for an evening of meaningful connection and collaboration. Kicking off at 5:30 PM local time, the meetup will welcome leading protocols, infrastructure providers, ecosystem partners, and early-stage projects from across the blockchain space. As part of BNB Chain's mission to support the next generation of Web3 innovators, the event will spotlight emerging trends, standout projects, and key players shaping the future of the industry. Curated panels will explore some of the most relevant topics in Web3 today, including AI, DeFi, and more. Attendees will hear directly from leaders across the BNB Chain ecosystem, with confirmed participants including Kraken, Paimon, YZi Labs, Super Protocol, and more. Attendees can keep updated here. BNB Super Meetups are designed to support projects at every stage, from ideation to deployment, by offering direct access to the BNB Chain ecosystem and spotlighting programs such as grants, Launch-as-a-Service, and incubation. The New York edition is expected to attract developers, investors, infrastructure providers, and curious newcomers eager to explore new opportunities. Entry is free and open to all, with RSVPs required to unlock venue details. Space is limited and admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can follow @BNBChain on X for the latest agenda and speaker updates and register here to reserve their spot. About BNB Chain BNB Chain is a community-driven blockchain ecosystem that is removing barriers to Web3 adoption. It is composed of: BNB Smart Chain (BSC): A secure DeFi hub with the lowest gas fees of any EVM-compatible L1; serves as the ecosystem's governance chain. opBNB: A scalability L2 that delivers some of the lowest gas fees of any L2 and rapid processing speeds. BNB Greenfield: Meets decentralized storage needs for the ecosystem and lets users establish their own data marketplaces. Setting a high bar for security, the AvengerDAO community protects BNB Chain users while Red Alarm provides a real-time risk-scanner for Dapps. The ecosystem also offers a range of monetary and ecosystem rewards as part of its Builder Support Program. Tooling, such as the AI Solution, is also available for developers to explore. BNB Chain
Business Insider
2 days ago
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- Business Insider
BNB Chain Announces Latest BNB Hack Winner
Dubai, UAE, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem, today announced the winners of its latest BNB Hack batch, continuing to recognize innovation across AI, DeSoc, DeSci, DePIN, and other Web3 categories. The June 12 batch includes one standout project, MCPForge, selected as a Tier 3 winner, reflecting strong traction, technical development, and potential for monetization. Since launching in February, BNB Hack has drawn hundreds of submissions from global builders eager to push the boundaries of blockchain applications. With a flexible, rolling evaluation process, the program offers tiered rewards, continuous feedback, and long-term ecosystem support. To date, 5 Tier 3 winners and 35 potential awardees have been selected, with several projects already live on mainnet and under review for further advancement. The newly elevated Tier 3 project brings powerful infrastructure innovation to the space. MCPForge is a crypto-native AI Agent tool marketplace that transforms GitHub-based MCP Repos into deployable, callable, and monetizable AI services, streamlining the path from open-source code to real-world income. MCPForge will receive expanded rewards and mentorship, along with a dedicated demo opportunity on BNB Chain's official channels. The latest batch drew over 30 submissions, and four additional early-stage projects have been awarded Tier 4 status. These potential awardees are now undergoing continuous evaluation as they build toward mainnet deployment and possible tier advancement. Among the newly recognized Tier 4 projects are: Quest Craft: A Play-to-Earn Minecraft server where players link crypto wallets, complete AI-generated quests, and earn soulbound tokens with in-game and real-world utility. Akai Space: A gamified data-labeling platform blending Web3 incentives, AI-assisted annotation, and Play-to-Earn design to produce high-quality datasets for AI development. Expiry Mitra: An AI-powered, decentralized tool that verifies the authenticity of medicine, helping users and pharmacies fight counterfeit drugs. NeuroBalance: An AI-driven crypto portfolio manager on BNB Smart Chain that uses machine learning to automatically rebalance assets based on customizable strategies. These Tier 4 projects will benefit from technical guidance, visibility across BNB Chain channels, and access to the broader builder ecosystem. BNB Hack has continued to accelerate ecosystem momentum, with several past winners and awardees reaching significant milestones. Highlights can be found here. The hackathon is open to all Web3 builders, from solo developers to startups, with no fixed deadline. Any project launched on testnet or mainnet after February 12, 2025, is eligible. Participants can submit their builds, receive feedback, iterate, and resubmit for review and tier consideration. Top projects can unlock rewards of up to $10,000 in cash and a $50,000 Kickstart package, along with opportunities for inclusion in the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program and BNB Demo Day. To further encourage participation, over $540,000 in sponsored challenge prizes have been introduced. In addition, developers can now submit code examples through the Cookbook Bounty and win a share of a $10,000 prize pool, while boosting their project visibility. Applications for the next batch are open until June 18. Interested builders can apply here. About BNB Chain BNB Chain is a community-driven blockchain ecosystem that is removing barriers to Web3 adoption. It is composed of: BNB Smart Chain (BSC): A secure DeFi hub with the lowest gas fees of any EVM-compatible L1; serves as the ecosystem's governance chain. opBNB: A scalability L2 that delivers some of the lowest gas fees of any L2 and rapid processing speeds. BNB Greenfield: Meets decentralized storage needs for the ecosystem and lets users establish their own data marketplaces. Setting a high bar for security, the AvengerDAO community protects BNB Chain users while Red Alarm provides a real-time risk-scanner for Dapps. The ecosystem also offers a range of monetary and ecosystem rewards as part of its Builder Support Program. Tooling, such as the AI Solution, is also available for developers to explore. BNB Chain
Business Insider
3 days ago
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- Business Insider
BNB Chain Launches Builder Bunker: A Web3 & AI Community Hub in New York
Dubai, UAE, June 10th, 2025, Chainwire BNB Chain, the leading blockchain by transaction volume and daily active users, is opening the doors to its first-ever local, in-person community hub, Builder Bunker. In the heart of New York City, Builder Bunker will serve as a base for the most committed builders in Web3 and AI. This isn't a typical co-working space. It's a hands-on launchpad for builders from Web3 and emerging frontiers such as AI. It is designed for those ready to move fast, collaborate deeply, and turn bold ideas into real products. It welcomes builders using blockchain and emerging technologies to build and innovate within their businesses, encouraging synergy with BNB Chain. Builder Bunker brings together founders, developers, and creators looking to scale their own projects, where people find their tribe—and the tools to go further, faster. 'The Builder Bunker is where ideas get sharpened and squads get stronger,' said Sarah, the BD Lead of BNB Chain. 'We're thrilled to launch this initiative from New York, one of the most vibrant builder communities in the world. We're assembling a dedicated unit of builders who aren't just talking Web3, but building it, block by block, together. ' Located in the heart of New York City, the Builder Bunker project serves as a long-term program that will provide an immersive experience for selected projects. Resident teams will receive: Dedicated workspace for early founding members, Weekly programs including founder roundtables, AMAs, and Demo Days Office hours with BNB Chain core teams, ecosystem partners, and notable mentors Access to technical advisors, investors, talent mixers, GTM networking events, and more The space will host flagship incubation programs including the 10th cohort of the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program and the first batch of EASY Residency by YZi Labs, with opportunities for selected teams to receive unparalleled support, resources, and investment opportunities. 'Bringing founders together in one space enables them to learn from and support each other, getting into a zone of immersive building. The Builder Bunker initiative gives our founders in NYC access to valuable talent networks as well as potential customer resources and investor attention. We believe future unicorns will emerge from Builder Bunker.' said Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs. As a curated, high-intent builder residency, Builder Bunker is designed for teams with long-term visions, real product execution, and those contributing to the BNB Chain ecosystem or broader innovative infrastructure. BNB Chain sees Builder Bunker as the first step in a longer-term global initiative to create more offline touchpoints for the builder community. NYC is just the beginning. BNB Smart Chain (BSC): A secure DeFi hub with the lowest gas fees of any EVM-compatible L1; serves as the ecosystem's governance chain. opBNB: A scalability L2 that delivers some of the lowest gas fees of any L2 and rapid processing speeds. BNB Greenfield: Meets decentralized storage needs for the ecosystem and lets users establish their own data marketplaces. Setting a high bar for security, the AvengerDAO community protects BNB Chain users while Red Alarm provides a real-time risk-scanner for Dapps. The ecosystem also offers a range of monetary and ecosystem rewards as part of its Builder Support Program. Tooling, such as the AI Solution, is also available for developers to explore. For more, users can follow BNB Chain on X or start exploring via the Dapp library About YZi Labs YZi Labs manages over $10 billion assets globally. Our investment philosophy emphasizes impact first—we believe that meaningful returns will naturally follow. We invest in ventures at every stage, prioritizing those with solid fundamentals in Web3, AI, and biotech. YZi Labs' portfolio covers over 300 projects from over 25 countries across six continents. More than 65 of YZi Labs' portfolio companies have gone through our incubation programs. For more information, users can follow YZi Labs on X.
