BNB gets a Billion Dollar Builder Fund to Boost Innovation by YZi Labs

YZi Labs Commits $1 Billion to Empower Founders in the BNB Ecosystem

YZi Labs has launched a massive $1 billion Builder Fund aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and developers within the BNB ecosystem, with a special focus on the BNB Chain. This initiative is designed to accelerate innovation across areas like decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized science (DeSci), payments, and wallets. By leveraging BNB Chain’s high-performance and low-cost infrastructure, founders get access to enhanced funding, tools, ecosystem integrations, and a user base exceeding 460 million.

Expanding EASY Residency to Support Builders Globally

The fund is tightly integrated with EASY Residency Season 2, YZi Labs’ flagship accelerator that will be expanding to major innovation hubs including New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore. The residency offers an immersive environment to help builders ship real products and features the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program as a dedicated track for BNB-based projects. Qualified founders may receive up to $500,000 in funding, along with direct access to YZi Labs and the BNB Chain core teams, mentors, and a global network of investors.

Milestones for the BNB Ecosystem and Chain

BNB Chain continues its impressive growth, recently achieving over 26 million daily transactions and ranking number one in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume and daily active users globally. The BNB token itself is hitting new all-time highs above $1,330, solidifying its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Network upgrades like the Maxwell Hardfork have enhanced speed and lowered transaction fees, making it a highly attractive infrastructure for builders and users alike.

YZi Labs’ Role in Building the BNB Network

Previously known as Binance Labs, YZi Labs has been a powerhouse supporter of the BNB ecosystem, backing key projects such as PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, Aster, and Aspecta. The firm also encourages institutional involvement through specialized funds like the BNB Digital Asset Treasury and partnerships with firms like China Renaissance and Hash Global. This new Builder Fund represents a significant step in scaling these efforts, with a clear mission to foster decentralized technology that connects back to advancing human progress.

Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, highlights the mission clearly: “BNB Ecosystem is the next phase of digital infrastructure, where decentralization meets on-chain scalability, security, and true distribution. Through this $1 billion Builder Fund, YZi Labs supports builders creating open systems across sectors such as DeFi, AI, RWA, and DeSci.”

As BNB continues to surge in market value, reaching over $1,320 as of October 8, 2025, this builder fund announcement comes at a pivotal time for the ecosystem. BNB’s recent rally to new all-time highs reflects growing investor confidence and a thriving network of users and developers. The $1 billion Builder Fund by YZi Labs is perfectly timed to harness this momentum, supporting founders who are building the next generation of applications on BNB Chain’s fast, affordable, and scalable infrastructure.