BNB News Today: YZi Labs Builds BNBChain as the Foundation for AI, Biotech, and DeFi Futures

YZi Labs, the investment arm of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, has announced a $1 billion Builder Fund to support founders developing within the BNB ecosystem. The initiative, unveiled on October 1, 2025, aims to accelerate innovation in sectors such as Web3, artificial intelligence, biotech, real-world assets (RWA), decentralized finance (DeFi), payments, and wallets. The fund will leverage BNBChain's high-performance, low-cost infrastructure to provide builders with tools, funding, and integrations, targeting a user base exceeding 460 million. This move aligns with YZi Labs' broader strategy to expand the BNB ecosystem's institutional and developer footprintYZi Labs Launches $1B Fund for BNB Ecosystem | Phemex News^[1].

The Builder Fund focuses on early-stage projects combining Web3, AI, and biotech applications, reflecting YZi Labs' vision to advance infrastructure and innovation within the BNB chain. Notable existing portfolio projects include PancakeSwap, ListaDAO, Aster, and Aspecta, alongside institutional initiatives like the BNB Digital Asset Treasury and RWA-related funds. The fund's emphasis on cross-sector collaboration underscores BNBChain's role as a scalable platform for decentralized innovation.

To further this goal, YZi Labs will launch the EASY Residency Season 2 in October 2025, recruiting "Most Valuable Builders" (MVBs) across New York, San Francisco, Dubai, and Singapore. The program seeks to create an immersive environment for product development, expanding the geographic reach of BNB-based projects. This initiative follows the success of prior residency programs that incubated over 65 portfolio companies, highlighting YZi Labs' commitment to fostering global talentYZi Labs Launches $1B Fund for BNB Ecosystem | Phemex News^[1].

In parallel, YZi Labs has supported 10X Capital in establishing the BNB Treasury Company, an independent U.S. entity focused on digital asset treasury management on BNB Chain. The BNB Treasury Company, led by institutional investors and digital asset veterans, aims to provide U.S. investors with exposure to BNB's growth while prioritizing transparency and ecosystem engagement. YZi Labs' involvement underscores its strategy to bridge institutional capital with the BNB ecosystem, enhancing accessibility for retail and institutional investors.

The Builder Fund and related initiatives reflect YZi Labs' confidence in BNBChain's potential to drive adoption through low-cost, high-throughput infrastructure. By targeting projects that integrate AI, biotech, and RWA with blockchain capabilities, the fund seeks to position BNB as a foundational layer for next-generation financial and technological applications. With over 5,400 decentralized applications (dApps) on BNB Smart Chain, the ecosystem's growth is further supported by its competitive transaction fees and expanding developer communityYZi Labs Launches $1B Fund for BNB Ecosystem | Phemex News^[1].

YZi Labs' approach combines strategic investments with structured programs to address gaps in institutional access and developer resources. The firm's portfolio now spans over 300 projects across 25 countries, emphasizing impact-driven returns. As BNBChain continues to attract developers and institutions, the Builder Fund's focus on early-stage innovation could solidify its role in the broader multi-chain landscape.