Meet the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) Season 9 Cohort

BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem, has announced the 16 early-stage projects selected for season 9 of the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) Accelerator Program. The 4-week accelerator program is jointly run by BNB Chain, YZi Labs, and CMC Labs. 

MVB continues with its goal of providing early-stage Web3 builders with the resources and support needed to thrive within the BNB Chain ecosystem to align with BNB Chain’s mission of onboarding the next billion Web3 users. 

Season 9 will officially kick off on the 5th of April with a 2-day offline event in Hong Kong to coincide with the Hong Kong Web3 Festival and BNB Super Meetup, offering participants the chance to connect with peers, mentors, and guest speakers. Throughout the program, founders and core team members from each project will have access to a curriculum covering key topics to address early-stage Web3 project needs, such as tokenomics design, fundraising strategies, building teams, and talent. 

The season will conclude with a YZi Labs investment based on Demo Day pitches and project performance throughout MVB.  On April 24, participants can tune in from anywhere in the world to watch the Demo Day from promising companies in the Web3 space as they showcase their innovative projects.

48 projects were incubated in last year’s MVB program (season 7 & 8), MVB continues to be a highly competitive program, with Season 9 receiving over 500 applicants. A selective process admitted 16 MVB Season 9 Accelerator teams, listed alphabetically by sector:                                                                           

 AI 

• BitGPT  is a decentralized network for AI Agents.
• Datai Network is the data layer powering on-chain AI, by transforming raw blockchain data into structured, AI-ready intelligence. 
• Echopy is the leading AI Portfolio Optimizer on BNB Chain, analyzing market trends and data
• Eurexa AI  is the first on-chain tokenization platform for robotics
• Everlyn is  building one of the fastest video generator for web3
• JoJoWorld is a decentralized AI Spatial 3D data platform
• Super Protocol  is a collaborative confidential AI marketplace
• TermiX  is an AI-driven Web3 OS, providing seamless integration of AI Agents as well as a zero-code Agent creation.

DeFi 

• BitFi  is the CeDeFi destination to maximize the value of your BTC holdings via a native real-yield bearing BTC solution.
• LIKWID  is the first fully permissionless, oracle-less, margin trading protocol.   

DePin

• XPIN is an AI powered consumer DePIN platform, blending decentralized wireless technology with user-centric innovation. 

DeSci

• Stadium Science  is a prediction market platform designed to accelerate scientific research.
• Citadel Labs is a launchpad to fund multiple deep technology projects.

Gaming and Entertainment

• Oneverse is a premier Web2 games marketplace in South East Asia, bridging traditional gamers to Web3.
• TCOM Global is a global decentralized IP governance protocol, revolutionizing content creation through the fusion of AI & Web3.

Infra:

• Pieverse is a decentralized Time Economy Layer redefining human attention and engagement aggregation.

Sarah S, Head of Business Development at BNB Chain, said, “BNB Chain is pleased to continue our collaboration with YZi Labs and CMC Labs for another season of MVB, supporting a new cohort of talented Web3 builders. MVB offers a unique opportunity for projects to connect with industry leaders and access the mentorship and resources they need to grow and take their next step for success. ”

“YZi Labs remains committed to supporting visionary founders who are building the future at the intersection of technology and impact. MVB Season 9 brings together some of the most promising early-stage projects in Web3, equipping them with the mentorship and resources needed to refine their strategies and scale effectively. We look forward to identifying and backing standout teams that demonstrate strong fundamentals and long-term potential,” said Alex Odagiu, Investment Director, YZi Labs.

“CMC Labs is excited to continue our partnership with BNB Chain and YZi Labs for Season 9 of the MVB Accelerator Program. MVB 9 offers an unparalleled opportunity for innovative Web3 builders to access top-tier expertise, resources, and investment from industry leaders. We are eager to support the selected projects and witness their growth and success.” - Rush, CEO of CoinMarketCap.

At the end of the 4-week accelerator, the 16 project teams will showcase and pitch their projects to investors at Demo Day. YZi Labs will make an investment decision on selected top-performing project teams.

Follow YZi Labs, BNB Chain, and CoinMarketCap on X for the latest news on MVB 9. 

*Please note, admission into the MVB Accelerator Program does not equate to any investment in the projects. YZi Labs will make a final investment decision at the end of the MVB program.

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About BNB Chain

BNB Chain is a community-driven blockchain ecosystem that is removing barriers to Web3 adoption. It is composed of:

• BNB Smart Chain (BSC): A secure DeFi hub with the lowest gas fees of any EVM-compatible L1; serves as the ecosystem’s governance chain. 
• opBNB: A scalability L2 that delivers some of the lowest gas fees of any L2 and rapid processing speeds.
• BNB Greenfield: Meets decentralized storage needs for the ecosystem and lets users establish their own data marketplaces.

Setting a high bar for security, the AvengerDAO community protects BNB Chain users while Red Alarm provides a real-time risk-scanner for Dapps. The ecosystem also offers a range of monetary and ecosystem rewards as part of its Builder Support Program. For more, follow BNB Chain on X or start exploring via our Dapp library.

About YZi Labs

YZi Labs manages over $10 billion assets globally. Our investment philosophy emphasizes impact  first— we believe that meaningful returns will naturally follow. We invest in ventures at every stage, prioritizing those with solid fundamentals in Web3, AI, and biotech.

YZi Labs’ portfolio covers over 250 projects from over 25 countries across six continents. More than 65 of YZi Labs’ portfolio companies have gone through our incubation programs. For more information, follow YZi Labs on X.

About CMC Labs

CMC Labs is CoinMarketCap’s selective accelerator program for startups, supporting Web3 entrepreneurs with a range of expert services, including awareness raising, social amplification, bespoke content, and networking opportunities with top-tier ecosystems, VCs, market makers and mentors. To learn more, visit CMC Labs.