Overview
- BNB Chain’s Most Valuable Builder accelerator now operates as a dedicated track within YZi’s EASY Residency, which is expanding to New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore with rolling applications starting in October 2025.
- Teams accepted into the program receive up to $500,000, mentorship from YZi Labs and BNB Chain core teams, and hands‑on support for onboarding, deployment, and integration.
- The launch follows a surge in network activity, including 26 million daily transactions, over $6 billion in 24‑hour DEX volume, and BNB hitting new all‑time highs above $1,330 to rank as the third‑largest cryptocurrency.
- The fund targets builders across DeFi, real‑world assets, AI, DeSci, payments, and wallets, leveraging BNB Chain’s recent performance upgrades such as the Maxwell hardfork’s faster blocks and lower fees.
- YZi Labs, rebranded from Binance Labs and widely reported to be closely associated with CZ, cites a portfolio spanning projects like PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, Aster, and Aspecta, with coverage noting that execution discipline and regulatory exposure will be key tests for the $1 billion plan.