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It has been another exciting week for the BNB Chain community. Here is your weekly ecosystem report. Check out the key metrics, important ecosystem updates, and new projects onboarded across DeFi, AI, Payment, Desoc, and beyond.
BNB Chain Key Data Highlights
- DAU:
- Trading volume: The past 7 days’ trading volume at $7.09B (April 15-21)
- Source: DefiLlama
- Number of Transactions:
- TVL: $8.919B (as of April 21)
- Source: DefiLlama
Live Projects This Week
| Project name | Category | Description |
| Bitrefill | Payments | Bitrefill enables global everyday spending with crypto via gift cards and services. |
| Ads3 | Infra | Ads3 is a Web3.0 data-driven intelligent advertising platform who aims to bridge 1 billion users from social networks to Web3. |
| Sortes | DeFi | Sortes Is A Trustless Social Welfare System |
| Agent Wally | AI | Agent Wally is an AI-powered DeFi assistant built on BNB Chain, designed to automate and optimize decentralized finance. |
| Tracy AI | AI | TracyAI, in partnership with NBA Champion Tristan Thompson, is revolutionizing basketball analytics, offering industry-leading tools validated by NBA teams and major sports networks. |
| Metacene | Gaming | AI-driven game featuring AI Agents with unique personalities. |
Ecosystem Updates
BNB Chain Enhances $100M Liquidity Incentive Program with Direct Token Investment
BNB Chain’s $100M incentive program has been upgraded—moving from direct liquidity provision (LP) to a token purchase model. This adjustment enables more flexible and performance-based rewards, better aligning with each project’s traction on BSC. The new structure supports sustainable growth, improved engagement tracking, and long-term collaboration between BNB Chain and ecosystem teams. Blog
BNB Now Live on Kraken
BNB is officially available for trading on Kraken as of April 22, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. Users can deposit BNB via supported networks and start trading through Kraken Pro. Trading through the Kraken App and Instant Buy will become available once liquidity conditions are met. BNB powers the BNB Chain, a scalable and low-cost blockchain ecosystem supporting DeFi, CeFi, NFTs, and more. Blog
USD1 is now available on 0 Gas Fee Carnival
USD1 is now included in the 0 Gas Fee Carnival. You can now transfer USD1 with 0 fees on BNB Chain via Binance Wallet, TokenPocket, Math Wallet, UXUY, Coin98, and SafePal with no limit on how many times you can transfer. Blog
MVB Goes Rolling: Open Applications, Continuous Selection
BNB Chain’s MVB (Most Valuable Builder) accelerator program now features rolling applications and selections—allowing builders to apply anytime and receive faster responses. Instead of fixed application periods, projects can now be selected on an ongoing basis, enabling more agile support and onboarding for high-potential teams. This change reflects BNB Chain’s commitment to flexibility, faster execution, and continuous support for builders. Blog
BNB Chain at Token2049 Dubai: Demo Day & Binance Clubhouse
BNB Demo Day (formerly BNB Incubation Alliance) is back—this time during Token2049 Dubai. The event will showcase high-potential projects pitching live to investors, partners, and the broader Web3 community, putting builders front and center. You can also visit BNB Chain at the Binance Clubhouse, where we’ll have a dedicated booth and join the wider ecosystem for two days of networking and discovery. Blog
Completed Testnet & Upcoming Lorentz Mainnet Hardfork
Following the successful completion of the BSC testnet hardfork with 1.5s block times, the Lorentz mainnet upgrade is scheduled for April 29 at 05:05 AM UTC. This upgrade will bring performance enhancements and key improvements to the BNB Smart Chain. Check out our latest post for all the information.
TVL Program #5: Delegation Support Boosts BSC Projects
The fifth round of BNB Chain’s TVL Incentive Program brought targeted delegation support to restaking protocols as well as LRT (liquid restaking) and LST (liquid staking) protocols on BSC. The top five protocols, KernelDAO, Astherus, YieldNest, Tranchess, and ListaDAO, received support based on performance metrics and risk assessments, with delegation support lasting one to three months based on its overall performance and security/risk management measures. Blog
