BNB Chain plants flag in Buenos Aires with dual Devconnect events; Here are your winners
BNB Chain just wrapped two events in Buenos Aires during Devconnect Argentina 2025, targeting early-stage Web3 developers and aimed at expanding the ecosystem.
- The two-day Buenos Aires hackathon began on Nov. 15 with a Demo Night on Nov. 16 aimed at early-stage Web3 developers and ecosystem growth.
- Hackathon participants competed across eight categories including AI, DeFi, trading, payments, and wallets, with access to BNB Chain’s $1B Builder Fund.
- The events were supported by BNB Chain’s infrastructure stack—BNB Smart Chain, opBNB, and BNB Greenfield—and its security and builder-support programs.
The BNB Hack: Buenos Aires event took place from November 15-16 as part of the global BNB Hack Local Series. The hackathon provided participants access to the company’s $1 billion Builder Fund.
According to a BNB Chain blog :
The Buenos Aires stop of the BNB Chain x YZi Labs Hack Series brought two intense days of building, collaboration, and sharp ideas from across LATAM and the global DevConnect crowd. With 19 submissions, 4 live demos, and a packed venue, the city showed once again why it’s becoming one of the most active blockchain hubs in the region.
Developers competed across eight categories, including artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, trading, payments, and wallets. The competition offered a $160,000 prize pool, up to $50,000 in ecosystem support, and expedited interviews for the Most Valuable Builder program, the statement said.
BNB Chain’s Demo Night on November 16 featured live demonstrations, keynote presentations, and panel discussions designed to connect builders with potential investors and partners, the organization stated.
BNB Chain comprises three components: BNB Smart Chain, opBNB, and BNB Greenfield, which provide blockchain infrastructure for decentralized finance applications, data storage, and developer tools. The network utilizes AvengerDAO and Red Alarm security protocols, with additional resources available through the Builder Support Program, according to the company.
Participating judges included:
- Jiawei Zhu — IOSG Ventures
- Lorena Zhang — Lista DAO
- Deke Wilkins — Fenbushi Capital
- Keith — SNZ Holding
- Kun Peng — Blockchain Builders Fund; Founder, Stanford Blockchain Accelerator & BASS
Hackathon Winners
- 1st Place: NiR Finance
- 2nd Place: OmniTip
- 3rd Place: WingFi
Demo Night Winners
- 1st Place: ARST Finance
- 2nd Place: Delta
- 3rd Place: Reflex
The most recent high-profile hackathon took place in Seoul , run by XRPL Korea, which concluded with over 150 participants showcasing blockchain-fintech projects.
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