On January 5, 2026, BNB Chain Hack Abu Dhabi became a significant platform for AI development as global innovators gathered to explore advancements in on-chain intelligence. ChatAndBuild spearheaded a challenge to create compelling AI agents or platforms using Non-Fungible Agents (NFAs) on BNB Chain. This initiative led to various projects spanning finance, energy, agriculture, and data infrastructure, marking a significant step in the agentic economy.
The year 2025 was pivotal for ChatAndBuild and BNB Chain, culminating in the deployment of NFAs on the BNB Smart Chain mainnet. This achievement provides a unique identity layer for AI agents, aligning with a year-long effort to integrate AI into Web3 through events and collaborations. Walter Lee of BNB Chain expressed enthusiasm, highlighting the platform’s burgeoning role in AI innovation.
At the hackathon’s keynote, Christel Buchanan of ChatAndBuild emphasized NFAs as a transformative development in AI ownership, noting their potential to democratize the creation and management of intelligent applications. This sentiment resonated throughout the event, which featured participation from developers across MENA, Asia, and Europe.
The hackathon showcased a range of innovative projects. Phunks.ai developed a DeFi-native AI agent launchpad, oil.fun created AI-enhanced prediction markets for energy, and AHAN addressed agricultural finance gaps with stablecoin solutions. Additionally, BlockchainHQ Earn focused on Web3 onboarding, while Getcontext transformed raw data into tradeable assets.
The event underscored the potential of NFAs and ChatAndBuild’s AI Super App in empowering builders to create meaningful solutions across various sectors. As the ecosystem continues to grow, NFAs have the potential to redefine the way intelligence is created and owned globally. The ongoing collaboration between ChatAndBuild and BNB Chain signals a significant shift towards a programmable, portable, and user-owned AI future. With NFAs now live on the BSC mainnet, the agent economy is set to expand further, inviting more participants to shape the future of AI development.
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