YZi Labs Builder Fund unveils a $1B program to support founders in the BNB ecosystem, expanding global innovation across DeFi, AI, and RWA.
Author: Akshat Thakur
October 8, 2025 — YZi Labs has announced the creation of the $1 billion YZi Labs Builder Fund, a major commitment to accelerate innovation and support founders building within the BNB ecosystem. The initiative aims to enhance participation in decentralized technologies by funding projects in DeFi, AI, RWA, and decentralized science (DeSci).
The YZi Labs Builder Fund will operate through targeted incubation, strategic investments, and accelerator programs under the EASY Residency framework. Builders will receive up to $500,000 in direct funding alongside mentorship from YZi Labs and BNB Chain teams.
According to YZi Labs Head Ella Zhang, the initiative is “a commitment to empower builders shaping the next generation of open systems that connect technology back to human progress.” The program aligns with BNB Chain’s recent milestones, including over 26 million daily transactions and new highs above $1,330 per BNB.
The Builder Fund’s announcement follows a period of strong growth for the BNB Chain, which now ranks #1 in DEX volume and daily active users. Its Maxwell Hardfork earlier this year improved scalability, cutting block times to 0.75 seconds and reducing fees to 0.05 Gwei.
YZi Labs’ partnerships with global financial entities such as China Renaissance, BNC, and Hash Global extend the ecosystem’s institutional reach, connecting traditional finance with emerging decentralized infrastructure.
The YZi Labs Builder Fund reflects a strategic effort to attract top developers and scale the BNB Chain ecosystem globally. As more Layer-1 networks compete for developer activity, BNB’s focus on real-world applications and low-cost infrastructure could make it a preferred environment for large-scale Web3 projects.
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