The 0 Fee Carnival is officially extended 🎉

Move $USDT & $USD1 on BNB Chain with zero gas fees—across CEXs, wallets, and bridges, until July 31.

Skip the fees & keep your funds.

Read the blog for full details 👇
https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/move-your-stablecoins-for-free-0-fee-carnival-for-usd1-and-usdt-transfers-extended

Meet the June 27 batch of #BNBHack winners 🏆

🔗 https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/congratulations-to-the-latest-bnb-hack-winners-june-27-batch

We're supporting the next wave of Web3 innovation—from AI and DeSoc to DeSci and DePIN.

Tier 3 Winner
🏆 PlayA (AI Track)I: an AI-powered DeFi automation platform with a live BNB yield optimizer workflow, enabling users to maximize returns across BNB Chain protocols like Venus, ListaDAO, and KernelDAO through prompt-based staking.

Tier 4 Potential Awardees
🔸 Twazi (AI Track): a no-code workflow platform that lets users build AI-powered trading bots and DeFi automation pipelines.
🔸 Coinbasket (AI Track): an AI-driven platform that creates personalized crypto portfolios from natural language prompts using real-time data and autonomous agents on BNB Chain.
🔸 SeniorFi (DeSoc Track): tokenizes future receivables from elderly care institutions into tradable digital assets, using AI for risk analysis and complying with Brazilian digital asset laws.

Some recent alumni highlights
🔸 Tearline: 2.8M+ on-chain interactions
🔸 WORLD3: 164K+ agent TXs on opBNB and 300K+ Crystal Caves TXs in June
🔸 Sentism: $3M+ volume, 100+ agents, 22K MiniApp users
🔸 TagAI: $45M+ trading volume, live on Binance Wallet

Building with AI, DePIN, DeSci, or DeSoc? Apply by July 9 and get:
✅ No fixed deadline
✅ Level-up rewards as you climb the tiers
✅ Bi-weekly evaluations and winner announcements
✅ Up to $10K cash + $50K kickstart package
✅ Consideration for MVB and BNB Demo Day
✅ Demo your build on BNB Chain’s official channels

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

🔗 Apply for #BNBHack now: bnbchain.org/hackathons/bnb-ai-hack

✅ Maxwell hardfork: successfully completed.

BSC now delivers 0.75-second blocks and 1.875s finality.

Here’s what just changed 👇
https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-announces-maxwell-hardfork-bsc-moves-to-0-75-second-block-times

$100M Incentive Program: Purchase Announcement

The BNB Chain Foundation wallet has made new asset purchases. Here are the details:

✅ Sell USDT 25k, Buy JANITOR 22,611.48 @ 1.10563312
https://bscscan.com/tx/0xf683888be91529aeab14637c804c11522c4ba46c99cc5992357dd99ed6e508df

✅ Sell USDT 25k, Buy IDOL 1,575,733.72 @ 0.01586562481
https://bscscan.com/tx/0xb633dfe7995c66f6ccd7091809ad87b5f74c0320da83a6fe7089775ec873e857

✅ Sell USDT 50k, Buy CAKE 21,365.44 @ 2.340228154
https://bscscan.com/tx/0x8c57f4ac0cb074c283f719f0e30e540ec150ecf43c9b58b11ba1a9ddb1e1b266

✅ Sell USDT 50k, Buy LISTA 208,396.27 @ 0.2399275132
https://bscscan.com/tx/0x7cd92cd83c3318bfcc8bcff6bd09bbb6d4398a9047e3f86d5bff6193eae440f4

🔍 BNB Chain Foundation Wallet address:
https://app.safe.global/transactions/history?safe=bnb:0x511DfE9E248c887E32ca8bF9d1cb76f101965060

Rewards, savings on stablecoins, chances to grow your project & events 👀

Here's your guide for initiatives on BNB Chain this week 🧵⬇️

1️⃣ BNB Chain’s $100M Incentive Program! A direct token acquisition method.👇
https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1913179758713545137

2️⃣ #BNBHack: AI, DeSoc, DeSci & DePIN x blockchain with no deadlines, no fixed tracks. Just building.👇
https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1930602210444128371

3️⃣ Compete in #BNBAIHack sponsor challenges to share of $500K+ in prizes. From AI agents to DeFi, explore groundbreaking possibilities with @APRO_Oracle, @Unibase_AI, @AITECHio, @StablesLabs, @ASI_Alliance, @NetMindAI 👇
https://x.com/BNBChainDevs/status/1906596137672515948

4️⃣ BNB Chain now supports $USD1 with 0 gas fees! 👇
https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1915435478695759953

5️⃣ Real-World Asset (RWA) incentive programs. Whether you're building or migrating on-chain, this is for teams bringing real-world value to Web3.👇
https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1928051247816528322

6️⃣ New campaigns are live on our Featured Activities Series! Join exciting campaigns from @four_meme_, @Chain_GPT, @PancakeSwap, @allo_xyz to share $1.2M in tokens until July 7.👇
https://dappbay.bnbchain.org/campaign

7️⃣ #BuilderBunker —a forward base in NYC for the most committed builders in web3.👇
https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1932423588046655774

8️⃣ Join us for a 2-day offline hackathon in Kerala from 19 - 20 July. Apply now!
https://x.com/BNBChainDevs/status/1934522755115860075

9️⃣ Transfer $USD1 and $USDT with zero gas until July 31, 23:59 UTC.👇
https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1938205363322687890

#AIOnBNB: Level Up with Live AI Demo! 🤖

Join us to see cutting-edge AI projects built on BNB Chain with AlayaAI and SKYAI on July 8, 8AM UTC.

✅ Complete tasks to win $500 worth of rewards:
https://app.questn.com/quest/1054251465431966190
✅ Comment your question under the X Live post. If selected, win $100 worth of rewards!

Live on https://youtube.com/watch?v=cFBBdBHDMTY

BNB Chain Cookbook: Winners Spotlight 🏆

Congrats to our bounty winners! These examples help developers to build smarter on BNB Chain.

👉 Submit your own to win a share of the $10K bounty:
https://bnbchain.org/en/hackathons/bnb-ai-hack#submityourexampletobnbchaincookbook

Meet the winners 🧵👇

🔸 4EVERLAND Hosting MCP by https://github.com/furyGo

Deploy Greenfield projects via 4EVERLAND with the help of an AI assistant. This example shows how to automate deployment and simplify workflows.

Explore on Github: https://github.com/bnb-chain/example-hub/pull/73

🔸AI Wallet Reputation NFT by https://github.com/VamshiVerma

A python-based demo that analyzes wallet behavior and issues NFT badges based on reputation. A strong use case for AI + Web3 identity.

Explore on Github: https://github.com/bnb-chain/example-hub/pull/32

The $10K Cookbook Bounty is still live.

Why join?
✅ $100 - $1,000 reward per example
✅ Showcase your work on BNB Chain
✅ Grow visibility for your project

Get started:
1️⃣ Pick a topic or propose your own: https://bnbchain.org/en/hackathons/bnb-ai-hack#submityourexampletobnbchaincookbook
2️⃣ Submit your example: https://bnbchain.org/en/cookbook
3️⃣ Winners picked every 2 weeks.

Let’s build together on #BNBChain 💛

Thinking of building in #DeSoc?

Join the #BNBHack Workshop to learn from two live projects as they share candid lessons and tips - to help you build smarter.

Hear directly from: Uptop and
BAS

🔗 Live on Jul 10, 8AM UTC: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oTx9WjOQ8NY

Welcome UpTop and Bitring as our new sponsors of the #BNBHack!

💛 UpTop is a decentralized liquidity protocol making yield generation simple. Join the bounty to win $8,000 in UpTop tokens

💛 Bitring is a next-gen health-tech platform built around a gold smart ring embedded with AI and biosensors. Join the bounty to share 10 Bitring Genesis Rings (each worth $1,199)

What the winners are saying:
🔸 Stitch AI: "Opened incredible doors from demo opportunities at TOKEN2049 to ecosystem exposure"
🔸 Bink AI: "It helped us reach more users, connect with fellow builders, and explore new ways to apply decentralized AI beyond transactions."
🔸 Play AI: "It’s a perfect launchpad, we got traction, visibility, and secured ecosystem partnerships."
🔸 Tokrio: "It gave us early validation and exposure, our first users, and the confidence to keep building with real market feedback."
🔸 MCPForge: "Exceptional exposure and mentorship helped us define a clear technical roadmap."
More builder quotes in the blog linked in the last tweet.

Read more on our blog

New campaigns are now live in the Featured Activities Series on DappBay! 🤩

Don't miss out on these rewards:
🔸 Trade Binance Alpha tokens on PancakeSwap to share ~$250,000
🔸 Join BOOM Wager game to share 30,000,000 GPT points
🔸 Join QuackAI Governance campaign to share 1.5M AIQ points

🔗 https://dappbay.bnbchain.org/campaign

Ends on 21 July.

Tokenized U.S. equities are coming soon to BNB Chain.

Powered by Kraken, Backed, and xStocks, you’ll soon be able to trade tokenized assets like AAPLx, TSLAx & SPYx—24/7, onchain, and integrated with DeFi.

Learn what’s coming next 👇
🔗 https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-x-kraken-x-xstocks-trade-tokenized-equities-onchain-anytime

The 32nd quarterly $BNB token burn has been completed directly on BNB Smart Chain (BSC).

1,595,599.78 BNB has been burned. 🔥

View burn details 👇
https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/32nd-bnb-burn

Thinking of joining the #BNBHack bounties?

Attend the workshop to hear directly from sponsors, Uptopmeme and Bitring2025, and learn about building tips and submission guidance.

🔗 Live on Jul 17, 08:00 (AM) UTC: https://youtube.com/watch?v=a5CvYFJgvpE

Bounty details:
🔸 Uptopmeme – Build smart contract extensions or make core improvements to liquidity pools that enable intelligent and social trading experiences and win $8,000 in UpTop tokens.

🔸 Bitring – Create an AI module that recognize meals from photos or text, estimate nutrients and offer real-time suggestions and share 10 Bitring Genesis Rings worth $11,990.

Join here: https://bnbchain.org/en/hackathons/bnb-ai-hack

$100M Incentive Program: Purchase Announcement

The BNB Foundation wallet has just completed the latest round of asset purchases. Here are the details:

✅ Sell USDT 25k, Buy AIN 189,323.94 @ 0.1320488019
https://bscscan.com/tx/0xf9311c9d94b7b2de3e6cc6b75783a4e246030044ee0ccdd239afa09915c72125

BNB Chain Foundation wallet address: https://app.safe.global/home?safe=bnb:0x511DfE9E248c887E32ca8bF9d1cb76f101965060

The token, $BNB, turns 8 years old today! 🥳

Thanks to all the builders that have joined us on this journey 🫡

Wall Street is coming to BNB Chain.

100+ tokenized US equities, ETFs & funds are coming to BNB Chain via Ondo Finance—giving users access to traditional market liquidity.

Through the Global Markets Alliance, we're unlocking new opportunities for our global community.

With Ondo’s suite of tokenized real-world assets, you’ll enjoy simpler access to US equities without ever leaving BNB Chain.

These tokens are onchain representations referencing U.S. stocks, ETFs and funds, issued by third parties. This is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product.

Read more in Ondo’s blog here 👇
https://lnkd.in/ggDzRzQc

Another week, another #AIonBNB demo—this time with Chain GPT and BitGPT.

Catch the livestream to learn about what they've been building on BNB Chain on July 22, 8AM UTC.

🔗 Watch it here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=RPUT6KKFdWA

Here are a couple ways for you to snag some prizes:

🔸 Complete tasks to earn from a $500 prize pool: https://app.questn.com/quest/1060082034452070810
🔸 Drop a question under the X live broadcast post on July 22 and win $50 in tokens if selected.

Set your reminders now 🫡