news.bitcoin.com
YZi Labs has launched a $1 billion Builder Fund to support founders developing within the BNB ecosystem, marking a major push to expand innovation across decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and real-world assets (RWAs).
BNB Chain Gets $1 Billion Boost as YZi Labs Doubles Down on Builders
YZi Labs has announced the creation of a $1 billion Builder Fund to accelerate development across the BNB ecosystem, doubling down on its long-term commitment to founders building on BNB Chain.
The initiative will provide direct funding, technical support, and integrations for projects innovating in DeFi, RWA, AI, payments, trading, and wallets. The fund’s rollout coincides with new milestones for the BNB ecosystem, including 26 million daily transactions, record-high DEX trading volumes, and BNB’s price surging past $1,300, cementing its position as the third-largest digital asset by market cap.
“ BNB Ecosystem represents the next phase of digital infrastructure, where decentralization converges with security and real distribution. Through this BNB Builder Fund, YZi Labs is committed to supporting BNB builders, those building the next generation of open systems that connect technology back to human progress,” said Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs.
YZi Labs’ launch aligns with EASY Residency Season 2, beginning in October, which will serve as the new home for BNB Chain’s flagship Most Valuable Builder (MVB) accelerator. The program spans New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore, offering up to $500,000 in funding per project and hands-on support from YZi Labs, BNB Chain, and its global investor network.
With its $1 billion Builder Fund, YZi Labs is positioning BNB Chain as a hub for real-world web3 adoption, bridging crypto-native innovation with institutional and global-scale utility.