Winners Announcement: Zero2Hero Hackathon

Meet Our Track Winners

The BNB Chain Zero2Hero Hackathon, as part of the six-month Builder Series, has successfully concluded following four weeks of intensive workshops, building sessions, and project submissions. This landmark event attracted over 2,600 talented individuals including developers, product managers, UI/UX designers, and other innovators from across the ecosystem. The hackathon distributed a substantial $200,000 prize pool among the winning projects, recognizing exceptional innovation and execution across multiple blockchain and Web3 domains.

The competition demonstrated remarkable intensity and sophistication, with impressive demo day performances leading to the selection of 19 winning projects distributed across 7 major tracks: Greenfield, NFT, Gamify & Metaverse, SocialFi, Infra, DeFi, Innovation, and Cross-chain. A significant incentive for top performers includes automatic admission to the next-stage incubator program for first-place winners in each track. Additionally, hackathon partners provided generous bounty task rewards to recognize supplementary contributions and innovative solutions.

Greenfield Track

The Greenfield track showcased three exceptional projects focusing on decentralized storage and data infrastructure. Origami, the first-place winner, presents an integrated platform specifically designed for 3D enthusiasts, offering secure Capsule storage for 3D objects leveraging blockchain technology for comprehensive asset protection. The platform features a collaborative ecosystem where creators can easily share and collaborate on projects, while also hosting a thriving marketplace enabling artists to monetize their work and collectors to invest in unique digital assets.

LOYO, the second-place recipient, introduces a new generation loyalty program infrastructure that dramatically reduces setup costs—by up to 500 times compared to traditional solutions—while providing businesses access to decentralized open data on Greenfield with extensive analytical insights. Notably, LOYO's design prioritizes user privacy by eliminating the requirement for personal data collection while users receive rewards, representing a significant advancement in customer data protection compared to conventional loyalty programs.

Relation Graph, securing third place, presents a decentralized social graph deployed on BNB Chain, inherited from the Relation Protocol. This innovative solution establishes a blockchain-native data layer through Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) and standardized data formats, empowering developers to construct decentralized social graphs natively on the blockchain. The architecture allows developers to create custom functions and data types while enabling users to maintain their social relations and content ownership regardless of application layer modifications.

DeFi Track

The DeFi track highlighted three groundbreaking projects addressing liquidity optimization and decentralized trading challenges. Metavisor, the first-place winner, functions as a comprehensive liquidity optimization and automation platform for on-chain liquidity provisioning and management. The platform automates liquidity optimization by maintaining positions within optimal ranges for maximum returns while automatically rebalancing when necessary, thereby achieving greater capital efficiency and enhanced yield generation for liquidity providers.

Derivable, the second-place project, addresses perpetual futures trading by innovating the first AMM designed specifically for perpetual swaps, built upon a novel derivative pricing curve. This technology enables permissionless creation of perpetual pools for any asset with infinite liquidity while eliminating liquidation risks and under-collateralization concerns. The platform operates similarly to established decentralized exchanges, functioning as a fully automated, decentralized, and permissionless system deployable on any layer-1 mainnet, including Ethereum.

Rivera Money, capturing third place, introduces a permissionless protocol enabling structured products on Uniswap v3 infrastructure. The platform's innovative technology allows users to customize and personalize risks associated with concentrated liquidity pool participation, democratizing liquidity provision by enabling investors with varying risk profiles to participate comfortably in this asset class.

Infra Track

The Infrastructure track demonstrated three innovative approaches to blockchain accessibility and financial management. BNB Point, the first-place winner, operates as a mobile-first superapp combining wallet functionality, cash-out ramp services, and point-of-sale capabilities. The platform uniquely integrates traditional finance through strategic partnerships with Web3 infrastructure to enhance financial inclusion across Mexico and the broader LATAM region, coordinating both fiat and cryptocurrency services to facilitate seamless currency conversions.

Hashleap, the second-place recipient, provides Web3 payments and financial management functionality through a sophisticated DApp. Hashleap has established itself as a notable solution in the Web3 payments ecosystem, expanding platform capabilities with substantial improvements including an upgradable payment transfer smart contract storing critical transaction information on-chain, subscription contract capabilities, and cross-chain transfer functionality powered by bridge protocols. Hashleap continues to evolve as a key infrastructure tool for users seeking integrated Web3 financial management solutions.

Defi Terminal, securing third place, targets institutional-grade risk management for mainstream users by implementing three-pronged portfolio monitoring: contract and interface risk assessment, transaction flow monitoring across pools and decentralized applications, and comprehensive price monitoring. The platform aims to democratize institutional risk management tools by providing customized DeFi portfolio oversight optimized for individual user requirements.

SocialFi Track

The SocialFi track presented three pioneering projects addressing decentralized social platforms and influencer collaboration infrastructure. Cratch, the first-place winner, operates as a decentralized live and video streaming platform accessible across mobile applications, web platforms, and metaverse environments. The platform innovatively rewards users for content consumption and creation time, directly addressing critical challenges within video sharing and streaming sectors including censorship concerns, unauthorized data collection, and invasive targeted advertising practices.

CollabY, the second-place project, functions as a decentralized influencer platform streamlining collaboration between content creators and brands across major social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter. The platform eliminates traditional collaboration complexities by removing uncertainties regarding influencer authenticity, audience relevance, and collaboration execution while guaranteeing equitable compensation structures for content creators.

DeCheck, achieving third place, establishes a decentralized community dedicated to comprehensive auditing and review of cryptocurrency projects through a DAO structure. The platform combines automated token contract code auditing with human review expertise, aiming to advance the cryptocurrency industry toward enhanced transparency and ecosystem health through systematic project evaluation.

NFT, Gamify & Metaverse Track

The NFT, Gamify & Metaverse track showcased three innovative projects leveraging token standards and gaming mechanics. Plearnyx, the first-place winner, gamifies educational experiences while incentivizing active participation through SBT-based reputation systems and cryptocurrency rewards. Operating as a coding tournament browser game, Plearnyx attracts, evaluates, and onboards software developers into the BNB and partner ecosystems while introducing education mechanics through interactive quizzes and structured reward systems.

The Project Napoléon, the second-place recipient, revolutionizes NFT functionality by combining advanced ERC-3525 SFT standards with ERC-2535 Diamond architecture. The platform enables sophisticated SFT management including merging, splitting, and DeFi staking operations while leveraging decentralized storage solutions to ensure secure storage of token-related JSON data and image files. The innovative models target bond market applications, enabling property merging and splitting to resolve complex bond-related financial issues.

NFKey, securing third place, develops a cutting-edge security system integrating smart lock technology with Web3 infrastructure. The initial implementation focuses on smart lock integration, providing enhanced security and user convenience. The team plans to expand support for additional smart lock manufacturers, offering users expanded device compatibility and flexibility.

Innovation Track

The Innovation track presented two groundbreaking projects introducing novel approaches to blockchain interaction and gaming. TermiX, the first-place winner, operates as a comprehensive AI-powered Web3 interactive terminal designed to simplify, optimize, and secure on-chain operations for all users. The platform features a sophisticated language model specifically trained for Web3 contexts and implements an open plugin marketplace, enabling rapid protocol and application integration into the ecosystem.

Crypto Mayhem, the second-place project, addresses gaming ecosystem fragmentation by combining the Metaverse with multiple player archetypes within unified environments. The initial phase combines Grand Strategy and Top-Down Shooter game genres, with plans for future genre expansion and original game production from the development studio.

Cross-chain Track

The Cross-chain track recognized projects demonstrating exceptional cross-chain interoperability and multi-chain capabilities. Defi Terminal, the first-place recipient, brings institutional-grade risk management capabilities to decentralized finance across multiple blockchain networks, as previously described in the Infrastructure track section.

B4B, the second-place project, operates as an on-chain marketplace connecting global advertisers with Web3 influencers for compensated promotional campaigns. The platform implements a sophisticated dual-token reputation system incentivizing sustained influencer engagement and activity while enabling withdrawals in USDC based on platform reputation. The team successfully integrated cross-chain functionality and expanded support to include multiple blockchain networks through interoperability protocols.

Bounty Winners

Beyond the primary track competitions, nearly 50 additional projects received recognition and substantial bounty task rewards distributed by hackathon partners. These bounty awards acknowledge innovative solutions and meaningful contributions addressing specific partner requirements and ecosystem challenges.

Conclusion

The BNB Chain Zero2Hero Hackathon represents a landmark achievement in blockchain innovation and ecosystem development, showcasing an impressive portfolio of 19 winning projects and nearly 50 bounty-recognized solutions addressing critical challenges across decentralized storage infrastructure, DeFi optimization, financial inclusion, social platforms, gaming, and cross-chain interoperability. The exceptional caliber of participating projects, combined with the substantial $200,000 prize pool and partner bounty rewards, demonstrates the vibrant developer ecosystem and innovation capacity within the BNB Chain community. As first-place winners advance to incubator programs and successful projects including Hashleap continue development, the Zero2Hero Hackathon has established a strong foundation for continued blockchain innovation and industry growth.

FAQ

What is HashLeap? What are its main functions and features?

HashLeap is a decentralized crypto platform offering fast, secure transactions with low fees. Key features include instant settlement, cross-chain compatibility, and advanced smart contract functionality. It enables seamless token swaps and provides liquidity solutions for digital assets.

How to use HashLeap? What conditions or preparations are needed?

To use HashLeap, you need a Web3 wallet and an Alchemy account. Install the HashLeap extension, link it to your wallet, and start managing your crypto payments. No other special requirements needed.

How is HashLeap's security? What risks should I be aware of when using it?

HashLeap employs industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect user assets. Key risks include market volatility, smart contract vulnerabilities, and user operational errors. Always enable two-factor authentication and verify addresses before transactions.

HashLeap与其他类似项目有什么区别？

HashLeap采用去中心化区块链基础设施，提供更高的安全性和透明度。相比传统集中式方案，HashLeap通过智能合约实现自动化，交易额更大，生态更完善。

What is HashLeap's development prospect and roadmap?

HashLeap has promising prospects with a roadmap including opening staking services and attracting global investors, aiming to lead Hong Kong's virtual asset industry development over the next three years.