BNB Chain welcomes LidoFinance's wstETH to the ecosystem

**BNB Smart Chain achieved a milestone** by processing 5 trillion gas in a single day, marking a new usage record for the network. **Trading dominated activity** with 77% of transactions being swaps, totaling 24 million trades yesterday. This demonstrates the chain's role as a major hub for decentralized trading. **Performance improvements enabled the surge** - BNB Chain now processes 100 million gas per second with 750ms block times, designed for speed and low costs. **Usage has grown dramatically** from around 4 million daily transactions previously to over 16 million, showing sustained adoption by builders and users. Track current gas fees: [BSC Gas Tracker](https://bscscan.com/gastracker)

**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. [Read the full announcement](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/1b-builder-fund-to-empower-builders-backed-by-yzi-labs-and-bnb-chain)

**Peridot Protocol** has launched on BNB Chain, introducing a new approach to cross-chain yield farming that eliminates the need for traditional bridges. **Key Features:** - Cross-chain yield opportunities without bridge requirements - Direct integration with BNB Chain ecosystem - Simplified user experience for multi-chain farming This follows recent yield expansions on BNB Chain, including Sigma Money's support for bnbUSD and USDT on Pendle Finance. *Always conduct your own research before participating in DeFi protocols.*

BNB Chain continues its **zero-fee promotion** for USDT and USD1 transactions, allowing users to send, withdraw, and bridge these stablecoins without costs. The initiative covers: - Free transfers on BNB Chain - Zero-cost withdrawals - Fee-free bridging between networks This extension builds on previous promotions that started in July, demonstrating BNB Chain's commitment to **reducing transaction costs** for stablecoin users. Users can take advantage of fast and free stablecoin movements across the network during this promotional period. [Read the full details](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/move-your-stablecoins-for-free-0-fee-carnival-for-usd1-and-usdt-transfers-extended)

**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)