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YZi Labs Launches $1 Billion Builder Fund for BNB Chain

The move signals an internal push to scale builders on BNB following network upgrades plus surging on-chain activity.

YZi Labs commits $1B fund to support founders in the BNB ecosystem
Yzi labs introduces $1b fund for bnb chain projects
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Yzi labs unveils $1 billion fund to back bnb ecosystem founders

Overview

  • Teams accepted into the program can receive up to $500,000 in direct support with Most Valuable Builder now a dedicated track under the EASY Residency.
  • EASY Residency expands to four hubs in New York, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore to give founders local resources and mentorship.
  • The fund targets projects across DeFi, AI, real-world assets, payments, wallets, biotech and decentralized science.
  • BNB Chain usage recently topped roughly 26 million daily transactions with leading decentralized exchange volumes, and BNB set a new all-time high above $1,330 this week.
  • YZi Labs rebranded from Binance Labs in 2025, reports managing over $10 billion, and has previously backed PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, Aster and Aspecta.