BNB Chain Launches $1B Builder Fund with YZi Labs to Power Web3 Innovation
BNB Chain Launches $1B Builder Fund with YZi Labs to Power Web3 Innovation
đź’° $1B Builder Bonanza
BNB Chain and YZi Labs have launched a massive $1B Builder Fund to support the next wave of blockchain innovation across multiple sectors.
Key Fund Details:
- Supports builders in DeFi, AI, RWA, Trading, Payments, Wallets, and DeSci
- Provides funding, incubation, integrations, and access to BNB Chain's 460M+ user ecosystem
- Goes beyond capital with long-term commitment to innovation
BNB Chain's Strong Performance:
- 26M daily transactions (Oct 8, 2025)
- #1 in DEX volume and daily active users
- BNB token surpassed $1,330, becoming third largest digital asset
Technical Improvements: The Maxwell Hardfork enhanced performance with:
- Block times reduced to 0.75 seconds
- Gas fees lowered to just 0.05 Gwei
Builder Support Programs:
- Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program has powered 190+ projects
- YZi Labs EASY Residency offers mentorship and up to $500K funding
- Focus on DeFi, AI, and RWA innovation
This initiative represents BNB Chain's commitment to building a faster, fairer, and more connected global blockchain economy.
New week, more builder support on BNB Chain 👷‍♂️ From incentive and incubation programs to hackathons, stablecoin savings and community events—there’s plenty to tap into. Let’s get into it 🧵
$1B reasons to build on BNB Chain… Together with @yzilabs, we’re launching a $1B Builder Fund to power founders creating the next wave of onchain innovation. Here’s what it means for the ecosystem 👇 The fund supports builders across every frontier of Web3, from DeFi and AI
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Need a reason to build on BNB Chain? Well, here's $1B of them 👇
$1B reasons to build on BNB Chain… Together with @yzilabs, we’re launching a $1B Builder Fund to power founders creating the next wave of onchain innovation. Here’s what it means for the ecosystem 👇 The fund supports builders across every frontier of Web3, from DeFi and AI
BNB Smart Chain Sets New Daily Gas Usage Record with 5 Trillion Gas
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BNB Chain Extends Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transfers for USDT and USD1
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BNB Chain Highlights Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Success in Seoul
**Korea Blockchain Week 2025** wrapped up successfully in Seoul, featuring strong participation from builders and developers across the blockchain ecosystem. Key highlights included: - **CZ's keynote presentation** drawing significant attention - Multiple panel discussions and networking sessions - Active participation from the BNB Chain community - Strong turnout of builders and investors The event showcased Seoul's growing position as a **Web3 hub**, with participants engaging in discussions about blockchain innovation and development. BNB Chain documented the experience through video recaps and detailed blog coverage, emphasizing the connections made between builders, investors, and communities during the week-long event. [Read the full highlights](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-chain-at-korea-blockchain-week-2025-connecting-builders-investors-and-communities)