How to Succeed on BNB Chain: A Guide for Web3 Startups

**Stablecoins are powering the onchain economy** across multiple sectors, from everyday payments to complex financial services. BNB Chain has published a comprehensive guide exploring how stablecoins function and their practical applications in decentralized finance. **Key areas covered include:** - Payment systems and savings solutions - Lending protocols and borrowing mechanisms - Real-world asset tokenization - Five specific use cases shaping DeFi The guide breaks down different stablecoin types and their underlying mechanisms, providing clarity on how these digital assets maintain price stability. **Real-world applications** demonstrate stablecoins' growing role in bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems, offering users speed and reliability in digital transactions. [Read the full guide](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/stablecoins-on-bnb-chain-understanding-types-mechanisms-and-real-use-cases) to understand how stablecoins are reshaping the financial landscape.

The **x402 protocol** continues its expansion across BNB Chain infrastructure, now integrating with Olax Terminal. This latest adoption marks another step in x402's growing presence within the BNB Chain ecosystem. The protocol has been steadily adding new platforms and terminals to its network. - Integration now live on Olax Terminal - Part of ongoing BNB Chain expansion - Follows previous integrations including Caldera The expansion demonstrates continued developer interest in building on BNB Chain's infrastructure.

**BNB Chain and YZi Labs** are hosting their Local Hack Series in Buenos Aires on **November 15-16**. **Key Details:** - Registration deadline: **November 11** - Prize pool: **$160K** to share among winners - Weekend format with building, mentorship, and networking **What Winners Get:** - Fast-track MVB program interviews - EASY Residency incubation access - Up to **$50,000** in ecosystem support - Direct visibility across BNB Chain's network **Eight Competition Tracks:** - Trading, RWA, AI, DeSci - DeFi, Payments, Wallets - Regional Impact projects The hackathon connects builders to BNB Chain's **$1B Builder Fund** and broader ecosystem programs. Future events planned for Bangalore, Johor Bahru, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong. [Register here](https://luma.com/556u6boj) before the November 11 deadline.

**BNB Chain introduces DappBay** as the official hub for verified projects across its ecosystem. The platform serves as the **main source of truth** for the BNB Chain ecosystem, featuring monthly automated verification to ensure data accuracy across partners and public reports. **Requirements for project inclusion:** - List on [dappbay.bnbchain.org](http://dappbay.bnbchain.org) - Mention BNB Chain in project README - For multi-chain dApps, governance or tokens must be on BNB Chain - Include BNB-related code or configurations - Add testnet/mainnet addresses or deployment intent The initiative aims to build a **transparent, developer-first ecosystem** where each submission demonstrates real builder growth across BNB Chain's network.

**zachxbt**, the renowned blockchain investigator, is now officially supporting the **BNB Chain community** to enhance ecosystem security and transparency. - The collaboration aims to make BNB Chain **cleaner, fairer, and more transparent** - Focus on tracing suspicious activities and protecting users - Part of broader community safety initiatives The announcement came during a livestream featuring projects: - AEON Community - Pieverse - Termix AI - Unibase AI This partnership represents BNB Chain's commitment to **proactive security measures** beyond just technical solutions, emphasizing the human element in blockchain safety. *Building safer Web3 requires dedicated investigators willing to follow every lead.*