Yeliz Akmaca 
YZi Labs announced a $1 billion Builder Fund to support founders building on the BNB Chain ecosystem. The fund provides funding, technical infrastructure, and global exposure to accelerate innovation within BNB-based projects. This initiative aims to expand the BNB ecosystem and drive real-world impact through Web3.
New Support Phase for BNB Chain Founders
Through the fund, startups working in DeFi, AI, RWA, DeSci, payments, and wallets can receive up to $500,000 in funding and collaborate directly with the BNB Chain team. Additionally, participants gain access to YZi Labs’ global network of over 460 million users.
BNB Chain has recently achieved major milestones: 26 million daily transactions, leading DEX trading volume, and top rankings in active users. The Maxwell Hardfork further improved network performance by reducing block times to 0.75 seconds and lowering transaction fees to 0.05 Gwei, attracting more builders and users.
EASY Residency and MVB Program Updates
Starting October 2025, the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program will join YZi Labs’ EASY Residency. The new season will run in New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore, giving founders a physical community and highly interactive environment.
Participants gain direct access to YZi Labs’ investors, mentors, and partners while bringing Web3 products to a global audience. Applications for the program are open on a rolling basis.
Vision and BNB Ecosystem Impact
According to Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs:
“The BNB ecosystem represents the next phase of digital infrastructure, combining decentralization, scalability, and real distribution. Through this $1B Builder Fund, we support founders creating open systems that advance human progress.”
Company manages over $10 billion in global assets and has invested in more than 300 projects, including notable BNB ecosystem ventures such as PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, Aster, and Aspecta. The fund aligns with YZi Labs’ mission to prioritize impact-first investments in Web3, AI, and biotech.
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