Key Points
- YZi Labs announces a $1 billion builder fund to boost innovation in the BNB ecosystem.
- The BNB chain is gaining momentum, with its native token BNB now the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
YZi Labs has launched a $1 billion builder fund. This fund is designed to support founders and developers within the BNB ecosystem.
The fund’s goal is to speed up innovation on the BNB chain. Its focus areas include DeFi, AI, real-world assets, payments, biotech, and next-generation wallets.
Supporting Visionary Founders
This initiative is part of YZi Labs’ renewed commitment to “founders with vision”. The company encourages developers to create solutions for emerging technologies.
Previously known as Binance Labs, YZi Labs rebranded in January 2025. Over the years, it has backed various BNB ecosystem projects, such as PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, Aster, and Aspecta.
YZi Labs continues to stimulate growth through initiatives like the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program. It also provides strategic funds like the BNB Digital Asset Treasury and the RWA fund.
BNB Chain’s Impressive Growth
This announcement follows a series of milestones for the BNB Chain. The network now leads all blockchains in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume and daily active users. It processes over 26 million daily transactions.
According to Lookonchain data, BSC recorded $6.05 billion in DEX volume and $5.57 million in chain fees in the past 24 hours. However, it ranks third in terms of total value locked (TVL), currently around $9.13 billion.
BNB has recently surpassed XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. On Oct. 7, it reached an all-time high of $1,336, with a market cap of $184 billion.
Currently, BNB is trading at around $1,321, up more than 50% in the past month. According to CoinMarketCap data, the token’s daily trading volume has surged 100%, currently sitting at $12 billion.
This growth follows the successful Maxwell Hardfork in May. The upgrade improved network efficiency by reducing block times and lowering transaction fees, attracting new developers and users.
Institutional interest in BNB continues to grow. CEA Industries recently confirmed plans to accumulate 1% of BNB’s total supply by year-end. Analysts suggest BNB could soon test $1,500 as optimism grows around pending ETF approvals and broader altcoin market rallies.
