BNB Chain Outlines 36-Hour Hackathon and Startup Pitch Tracks

BNB Chain announced on X that projects can choose between two participation tracks: a Developer Track and a Startup Track. The Developer Track involves building during a 36-hour hackathon, with participants competing for cash prizes. The Startup Track is intended for mature projects, which can apply to pitch to industry venture capitalists. Unlike the Developer Track, the Startup Track does not require a build. The post also said projects can participate in both tracks, rather than choosing only one. Its description presents one route centered on developing a project during the hackathon and competing for cash awards, and another focused on applying for an opportunity to pitch a mature project to industry investors. The available post text does not name the event or provide additional information about the application process, prize amounts, or participating venture capital firms. It specifies the hackathon duration as 36 hours and states that the Startup Track requires no build, while mature projects can apply to pitch. Participation in both tracks is also allowed.