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Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building on-chain.
BNB Chain Key Data Highlights
- Average Daily Active Users (DAU):
- Total Transactions:
- Total Trading Volume:
- The total trading volume is 47.77B (Aug 14 – 20)
- Source: Dune
- The total trading volume is 47.77B (Aug 14 – 20)
- Total Value Locked (TVL):
- The TVL is $13.19B (Aug 20)
- Source: DefiLlama
- The TVL is $13.19B (Aug 20)
Live Projects This Week
| Project name | Category | Description |
| Block Street | DeFi | The first unified liquidity layer for onchain capital market |
| Honeypot Finance | DeFi | A modular DEX with professional trading tools, behaviour-driven incentives & programmable financial assets |
| Liquidity.Land | DeFi | Liquidity.land offers users an additional yield in protocols and exclusive LP deals without risks |
| Tychi Wallet | Infra | Pay gas in $BNB on any network with Tychi’s Universal Gas Framework. |
| Vibely | AI | Vibely is the first Web3 empathy platform powered by community AI. |
Please note that all the information in the table above is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please DYOR.
Ecosystem Updates
New All-Time High for $BNB
$BNB soared to a record-breaking $882.59 on 21 Aug 2025, a long way from its ERC-20 beginnings in 2017. From an exchange token to powering a leading global blockchain, this milestone signifies years of continuous innovation. Read more
Ecosystem Celebration for #BNBDay: $480,000 Up For Grabs
Join a 3-week series of DappBay quests, AMAs and community challenges as part of the #BNBDay celebration to win a share of $480,000 from Aug 25 – Sep 8. Read more
BNB Chain Annual Awards: Community Voting Soon
Over 7,000 community members nominated for 900+ projects in the BNB Chain Annual Awards. The next phase of Community Voting will begin shortly. Read more
5 Years of BNB Chain, 5 Global Events
Celebrate BNB Chain’s 5th anniversary by attending a series of events in 5 cities–each stop designed for founders, builders and our community to connect and shape the next era of Web3 on BNB Chain. Read more
Most Valuable Builder (MVB): Season 11 Applications Open
BNB Chain’s flagship builder program, co-hosted by YZi Labs and CMC Labs, is now accepting applications for Season 11 till 6 Sep. Selected teams will receive capital, mentorship, ecosystem access, and visibility on one of the biggest Web3 stages. Apply here
BNB Hack Bombay: Live Now
Join developers and builders in Bombay for an in-person hackathon to build the future of Web3 with AI, DeSoc, DeSci, and DePIN from 22 – 23 Aug. Apply here
BNB Chain Enters its Next Era: Calling for Developers
BNB Chain is gearing up for a major upgrade to combine CEX-grade speed and UX with full decentralization. Developers are invited to submit proposals to help build what’s next. Submit proposal
0 Fee Carnival for USD1 & USDT: Extended till 31 Aug
Transfers for USD1 and USDT are still free on BNB Chain thanks to the extended 0 Fee Carnival till 31 Aug. Move your stablecoins with no gas fees using supported wallets like Trust Wallet, SafePal, and Binance Web3 Wallet. Join campaign
Kickstart Program Upgraded: More Support for Builders
The upgraded Kickstart Program offers two tailored tracks for builders: dApp Building for newcomers and dApp Growth for high-potential projects. Get matched with resources, partners and support for your stage. Read more
Builder Bunker NYC: Apply Now
BNB Chain is launching its first Builder Bunker in New York City—a physical basecamp for developers building on BNB Chain. The space will serve as a hub for collaboration, co-working, and hands-on support. Read more
Martians Program Relaunched for 2025
The BNB Chain Martians Program is now open for new applicants. Updated for 2025, the program offers multiple tracks—Developer, Content Creator, Community Leader, and Founder—designed to help contributors grow with real support. Apply here
