Who Are the Winners of the BNB Chain AI Hack Q1?

The BNB Chain AI Hack, launched in February 2025, has already become a key driver of innovation in Web3. With a rolling format and global scope, the project is changing how artificial intelligence and blockchain interact—pushing forward the boundaries of decentralized infrastructure, finance, and user experience.

In just the first quarter, 13 standout projects have emerged from this hackathon. These aren't just MVPs or academic concepts. They're shipping real products, securing exchange listings, and drawing the attention of developers, investors, and users alike.

What Makes the BNB AI Hack Stand Out?

Unlike traditional hackathons with tight deadlines, the BNB AI Hack accepts submissions year-round. Winners are announced on a rolling basis, giving participants more freedom to experiment, refine, and launch. This approach encourages sustainable growth, rather than a race to submit.

Each selected team gets $50,000 in kickstart funds, access to the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) incubator, and marketing exposure across the BNB ecosystem. BNB Chain also introduces these winners to top-tier VCs, exchange partners, and developer events.

The hackathon is supported by some of the biggest names in AI and Web3—APRO, ASI Alliance, Solidus AI Tech, Netmind, USDX, and Unibase. Backing from community platforms and media partners ensures these projects don’t just fade into the background.

Tutorial Agent: From Hackathon Winner to Exchange Listings

Among the most successful projects from Q1 is Tutorial Agent, an AI-powered assistant that helps users navigate the BNB Chain ecosystem. It combines real-time data, predictive analytics, and conversational interfaces to teach new users how to use DeFi tools.

What sets it apart? It’s already listed on Binance, Bitget, KuCoin, Gate.io, and over 30 other exchanges. 

Other Winning Projects 

The other winning projects from Q1 showcase the wide range of AI applications possible on BNB Chain:

• BINK AI is building an AI-native operating system for decentralized finance. It automates yield strategies and financial analysis for retail and institutional users.
• Botzilla allows autonomous trading directly through X (formerly Twitter), offering a social-first trading interface.
• Tokrio uses deep learning—specifically bidirectional LSTMs—to optimize and automate trading strategies for crypto assets.
• Polycruz helps artists and brands scale NFT launches with AI-generated art and market analytics.
• WORLD3 Protocol is building infrastructure for autonomous AI agents that can interact with both Web2 and Web3 dApps—potentially changing how smart contracts and AI operate together.
• Sentism AI blends DeFi, governance, and gaming under one AI-powered platform.
• iDos Games lets developers deploy cross-platform Web3 games and AI tools instantly.
• Boomie, a free token deployment bot, simplifies launching tokens on BNB Chain with no code.
• VitaminAI and Stitch AI are both building ecosystems for AI agents—focusing on marketplace tools and shared memory architecture, respectively.
• Tearline and Kudo are exploring natural language controls and verifiable AI promises—an essential step toward accountable AI in a decentralized world.
• Stitch AI is a decentralized hub with a shared memory layer, enabling AI agents to transfer knowledge across platforms. Users can edit and monetize this data.
• Kudo is a framework that lets AI agents make verifiable promises, supporting complex interactions in economic, social, and political systems.

BNB Chain is building an AI-first developer ecosystem where new ideas get real backing—funding, mentoring, exposure, and exchange access.

The hackathon’s success also shows that the blockchain-AI intersection isn’t theoretical anymore. It’s real, and it’s working. AI agents are launching tokens, powering games, and handling financial strategies—onchain and in production.

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Token Burns and Strategic Partnerships 

Just recently, BNB Chain executed its 31st quarterly token burn, removing 1.57 million BNB (worth around $916 million) from circulation. This is part of the chain’s Auto-Burn mechanism that dynamically reduces supply based on market conditions.

These burns are not ceremonial. The tokens are sent to an irreversible “burn address,” making BNB deflationary over time. The goal? A circulating supply of 100 million BNB, down from over 139 million today.

Adding to the momentum, BNB Chain entered a strategic partnership with MEXC, a top-tier global exchange with over 36 million users. This collaboration prioritizes BNB Chain projects for token listings and visibility via the MEXC Alpha Ranking—a curated list of promising early-stage tokens.