TLDR:
- YZi Labs commits $1B to boost BNB Chain founders building in DeFi, AI, RWA, and payments sectors worldwide.
- The BNB Chain ecosystem now supports 26M daily transactions and ranks first in DEX trading volume globally.
- EASY Residency Season 2 expands to four global hubs, providing a network and funding access for BNB builders.
- YZi Labs strengthens ties with BNB Chain after backing projects like PancakeSwap and ListaDAO through its programs.
BNB Chain has gained a massive boost. YZi Labs has unveiled a $1 billion Builder Fund, marking one of the largest capital moves aimed at supporting blockchain founders in 2025.
The fund centers on the BNB ecosystem, offering developers deep financial support, access to tools, and connections across YZi’s global network. It signals growing conviction in the chain’s scalability and the builders driving its next growth phase.
The announcement positions YZi Labs as a key player in shaping the next era of decentralized innovation.
BNB Chain Growth Drives New Funding Ambitions
According to YZi Labs, the fund targets founders developing in areas like trading, RWA, DeFi, AI, and decentralized payments.
The initiative aligns with BNB Chain’s rapid expansion, now hosting over 26 million daily transactions and ranking first in decentralized exchange trading volumes. The network’s latest upgrade, Maxwell Hardfork, shortened block times to 0.75 seconds while lowering transaction fees to just 0.05 Gwei.
That improvement has attracted builders and investors looking for performance and affordability. Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, said the fund reflects a continued commitment to developing “on-chain systems that connect technology back to human progress.”
Builders who join the program gain access to up to $500,000 in direct support and mentorship from the BNB and YZi Labs core teams.
The EASY Residency, entering its second season in October, extends to New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore. Each hub offers founders the environment to collaborate, build, and scale products within BNB’s expanding global ecosystem. Applications for the MVB track under the Residency are already open.
YZi Labs Deepens Commitment to the BNB Ecosystem
Over recent years, YZi Labs has built an extensive footprint within the BNB network. The team has backed projects like PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, and Aster, while facilitating major institutional participation through the BNB Digital Asset Treasury and other partnerships.
The new Builder Fund doubles down on that foundation, giving developers the structure and capital to grow sustainable products on-chain.
BNB Chain itself continues to rise in both user activity and market strength. It now ranks as the third-largest digital asset by market capitalization, with BNB recently surpassing $1,330. The ecosystem’s fast transactions and low fees have drawn a new wave of builders focused on scalability and real-world utility.
The announcement coincides with renewed market optimism around BNB’s ecosystem. Binance founder CZ even commented on social platform X, saying,
“#BNB meme szn! I didn’t expect this at all… Keep building!”
That message mirrors the current sentiment: momentum is back, and YZi Labs intends to keep it that way.