YZi Labs, formerly known as Binance Labs, has unveiled a $1 billion BNB ecosystem fund aimed at accelerating Web3, AI, and blockchain development.
By Parth Dubey
Editor Yana Khlebnikova
Updated
4 mins read
The initiative comes as part of its rebranding strategy to expand investment reach and strengthen the BNB Chain’s innovation pipeline.
Historically, ecosystem funds of this scale have been catalysts for explosive growth in native blockchain assets.
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As part of the plan, YZi Labs will integrate its YZi Residency program with BNB Chain’s Most Valuable Builder (MVB) accelerator.
Selected projects could receive up to $500,000 in funding and direct support from the BNB Chain core team.
Among the projects positioned to benefit is Aster (ASTER), a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on BNB Chain that has surged over 2,000% in recent weeks since launch.
Market speculation suggests Aster could be shortlisted for YZi’s billion-dollar ecosystem initiative, given its rapid adoption and alignment with BNB’s DeFi expansion. If chosen, Aster could gain significant exposure and liquidity.
With BNB Chain already leading in daily transactions, DEX volume, and active users, totaling nearly 57.8 million monthly active addresses, ASTER could not have found a better launchpad for its rally.
At the time of writing, Aster trades at $1.76, down roughly 3.5% in the past 24 hours. The price chart shows a symmetrical triangle pattern, a structure often preceding high-volatility breakouts.
The lower trendline is currently holding strong, hinting at consolidation before a potential bullish continuation.
The RSI sits near the mid-range, suggesting neutral momentum, while the MACD line is flattening, a possible precursor to renewed upward movement.
Source: TradingView
If Aster breaks above the upper resistance, the next bullish targets lie at $3, $5, and ultimately $10, implying a potential 400% upside from current levels.
However, failure to hold the lower trendline could trigger a short-term correction toward the $1.50 region before any recovery attempt.
YZi Labs’ billion-dollar fund represents a massive opportunity for projects within the BNB ecosystem. Should Aster secure funding or strategic backing under this initiative, its growth trajectory could mirror early-stage DeFi leaders on other blockchains.
Aster’s consolidation phase may be setting the stage for its next major breakout, one that could see its price multiply severalfold if ecosystem momentum continues to build.
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A crypto journalist with over 5 years of experience in the industry, Parth has worked with major media outlets in the crypto and finance world, gathering experience and expertise in the space after surviving bear and bull markets over the years. Parth is also an author of 4 self-published books.