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YZi Labs, the venture investment arm closely affiliated with Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has introduced a massive $1 billion Builder Fund dedicated to accelerating development across the BNB Chain ecosystem. This substantial capital injection arrives as the BNB token enjoys a historic surge, recently hitting fresh lifetime highs above $1,330 and pushing its market capitalization to a record $185 billion. The fund signals a significant push to solidify the BNB Chain’s position at the forefront of the next wave of decentralized applications.
Targeting AI, RWAs, and Decentralized Systems
[embed]https://twitter.com/yzilabs/status/1975822909307560092[/embed] The new billion-dollar fund is strategically aimed at supporting BNB-based projects focused on cutting-edge sectors, including Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Real-World Assets (RWAs), Decentralized Science (DeSci), payments, and wallets. YZI Labs stated that the initiative’s ultimate intention is to establish the BNB ecosystem as the foundation for "democratized access and ownership, AI to enhance human potential, and biotech to improve quality of life." Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, highlighted the firm's deep commitment to the builders driving this vision, stating: "Through this $1B BNB Builder Fund, YZi Labs is committed to supporting BNB builders across sectors such as DeFi, AI, RWA, DeSci, and more — those building the next generation of open systems that connect technology back to human progress."
Capital Paired with Ecosystem Access
Beyond the significant capital, the fund is structured to provide developers with essential tools, integrations, and direct access to a vast 460 million–user ecosystem. Early-stage projects are eligible for up to $500,000 in funding, alongside direct support from the YZi and BNB core teams and a global mentor network. Furthermore, the MVB (Most Valuable Builder), BNB Chain’s flagship accelerator, will now operate as a dedicated track for builders within YZi Labs’ global incubation program, Easy Residency, which boasts hubs in major cities like New York, Dubai, and Singapore.