BNB Chain Launches $1B Builder Fund with YZi Labs to Power Web3 Innovation
**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)
