YZi Labs Launches $1 Billion Builder Fund to Fuel BNB Chain’s Growth

• YZi Labs launches a $1B Builder Fund to support BNB Chain’s growth in DeFi, AI, and payments.
• BNB Chain’s ecosystem expansion attracts developers, backed by Maxwell Hardfork’s improvements.
• EASY Residency expands globally, fostering innovation across key BNB Chain sectors.

YZi Labs has launched a $1 billion Builder Fund designed to drive the next wave of innovation within the BNB Chain ecosystem. With a focus on decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), artificial intelligence (AI), and payments, the fund aims to provide developers with the financial support and resources needed to scale their projects on BNB Chain.

This initiative is one of the most major investments in blockchain development in 2025, signaling YZi Labs’ strong belief in the scalability and potential of the BNB Chain ecosystem. As BNB Chain continues to grow, this funding program positions YZi Labs as a key player in creating the future of decentralized applications and services.

YZi Labs’ Investment Strategy in BNB Chain Development

The new $1 billion Builder Fund is part of YZi Labs’ ongoing commitment to supporting blockchain developers within the BNB Chain network. The fund offers developers up to $500,000 in direct financial support and mentorship, aiming to foster innovation across key sectors, including DeFi, RWA, AI, and payments. This initiative aligns with BNB Chain’s growth, which now processes over 26 million daily transactions and ranks as the top decentralized exchange (DEX) by trading volume.

Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, highlighted the importance of developing “on-chain systems that connect technology back to human progress.” With the backing of this new fund, developers will have access to both financial resources and strategic guidance from YZi Labs and BNB Chain’s core teams.

BNB Chain’s Expanding Ecosystem Drives New Funding Opportunities

The BNB Chain ecosystem’s expansion is driving increasing interest from developers and investors alike. With the recent Maxwell Hardfork reducing block times to just 0.75 seconds and slashing transaction fees to 0.05 Gwei, BNB Chain offers an attractive platform for building scalable solutions. These improvements have positioned BNB Chain as a leader in both performance and affordability, attracting developers focused on creating high-impact decentralized applications.

The Builder Fund will target projects in DeFi, AI, trading, and payments, areas where BNB Chain is already making major strides. As the BNB network continues to grow, this investment is expected to accelerate the development of a diverse range of applications that can take advantage of its fast and cost-efficient platform.

Global Expansion of EASY Residency to Support BNB Builders

In addition to the Builder Fund, YZi Labs is expanding its EASY Residency program, now entering its second season. The program will extend to four global hubs: New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore, providing developers with an environment to collaborate, build, and scale their projects within the BNB Chain ecosystem.

As part of this initiative, YZi Labs continues to back huge projects like PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, and Aster, strengthening its position within the BNB ecosystem. The new fund provides the infrastructure and capital necessary for developers to thrive, ensuring BNB Chain’s continued success as one of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystems.