ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain today announced the opening of the application for the ninth season of the MVB program, with a commitment to promoting AI innovation in Web3, focusing on AI First. MVB9 aims to attract more projects and developers that integrate AI scenarios to jointly build an AI First BNB Chain. Applications from DeFi, DeSci, gaming, and social sectors, as well as middleware projects, are also welcome, encouraging exploration and innovation that combine with AI scenarios. This includes but is not limited to the following categories:Decentralized applications: Intention based DeFi, AI first Game, DeSoc, AI Agent and Companions, Data labeling, DataDAO.Infrastructure and tools: Identity, MPC Wallet, Social Graph, AgentKit, Agent Hosting, and DevTools. Data-related Privacy Computing and Streaming Indexing, etc.The MVB (Most Valuable Builder) acceleration program is hosted by BNB Chain in collaboration with Binance Labs and CMC Labs, lasting for 4 weeks, aimed at supporting the growth of BNB Chain ecosystem projects. The application deadline for the ninth season of MVB is January 13, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC.In past MVB projects, nearly 60% of the 131 incubated projects from the first seven seasons received investments and support from multiple capital sources, including Binance Labs, with 5 projects currently launched on Binance Launchpool.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain announced a $10 million cloud service credit investment from Google Cloud to support the development of MVB projects within its ecosystem. Through this collaboration, over 40 projects in BNB Chain's "Most Valuable Builders" (MVB) program will each be able to apply for up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, primarily for projects focused on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Other projects in different areas will also have the opportunity to receive $200,000 in credits, valid for 2 years.The MVB (Most Valuable Builder) program is an accelerator project jointly launched by BNB Chain, Binance Labs, and CMC Labs, focusing on supporting early developers in Web3.

ChainCatcher message, BNB Chain announced the 35 projects selected for its eighth season of the "Most Valuable Builder (MVB)" accelerator program as follows:DeFi projects: Allo.xyz, Avalon, CarbonFi, Evoq Finance, Paimon, RateX, SparkleX, uDEX, Vanilla Finance, YieldFi, YieldNest;Infrastructure projects: Alaya AI, APRO Oracle, Balloon Dogs, BAS, Blockus, Codatta, CodexField, Infinity Ground, Matchain, Yotta Labs;Application layer projects: Alias, Alt.town, Balance, Bando, Cat Gold Miner, Four.meme, Gameland, GamerBoom, GraFun, Meet48, Moso, Nomis, REVOX, and TaleX.These projects will showcase their results on Demo Day on November 7, and Binance Labs will make investment decisions based on their performance.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain posted on X that the application deadline for MVB Season 8 has been extended to September 25 at 23:59.The MVB program is a collaborative effort between BNB Chain, Binance Labs, and CMC Labs. MVB Season 8 will continue to provide the resources and support needed for early Web3 builders to thrive in the BNB Chain ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, BNB Chain has announced that applications for MVB Season 8 are now open, with the application deadline set for September 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM (UTC).The Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program is a collaborative initiative established by BNB Chain, Binance Labs, and CMC Labs. MVB Season 8 will continue to provide the resources and support needed for early Web3 builders to thrive in the BNB Chain ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance Labs has announced its investment in the top 4 performing projects of the BNB Chain Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program Season 7, including:Aggregata integrates AI data, models, and computation into a seamless one-stop platform;Opinion Labs is building a dynamic opinion and continuous prediction market;SideKick is an integration hub for social, gaming, and other fields;Vooi is a cross-chain Perp DEX aggregator that supports both EVM and non-EVM chains.

ChainCatcher message, BNB Chain announced on platform X that Payman, BalloonDogs, and Blackwing won the first BNB Incubation Alliance event and were selected for the MVB Accelerator Program.

ChainCatcher message, Binance Labs announced 13 early projects for the MVB VII Accelerator Program, covering the following projects:BitU: A crypto-native collateralized stablecoin protocol that offers higher yields.Blum: A hybrid exchange that provides access to universal tokens through gamification within a Telegram mini-app.Surf: A liquidity hub for long-tail assets.Vooi: A cross-chain Perp DEX aggregator that supports both EVM and non-EVM chains.Aggregata: A platform that supports the decentralized value of AI data aggregation.Nesa: A lightweight Layer-1 that executes key queries for AI inference on-chain using ZKML.Nimble: A composable AI protocol that enables ML models and data to be combined and utilized by AI agents, data providers, and computational resources.Aspecta: An AI-driven platform for the developer economy that supports the growth of individual developers and ecosystems.Holoworld: A decentralized AI character marketplace and social platform for creating intelligent AI robots.Opinion Labs: A platform for establishing dynamic opinions and continuous prediction markets.Side Quest: A gaming and social platform with a strong community.Story Chain: An innovative AI-based multi-layer dApp that facilitates collaborative storytelling.Tilted: A TikTok-like marketplace for buying, selling, and trading game assets, skins, and NFTs on-chain.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs Fund tweeted that it is reviewing applications for the Season 7 MVB Accelerator Program and contacting founders who will enter the next stage of interviews.Binance Labs stated that only projects that prioritize product development and launch native tokens on the BNB Chain will be considered.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced on social media that the application deadline for the MVB 7 Accelerator Program has been extended to January 31.Previously, Binance Labs stated on social media that the application deadline for the MVB 7 Accelerator Program was January 15, 2024. The key focus areas for applications include AI-driven DApps, user-friendly SocialFi, full-chain gaming, digital identity and reputation, and content and data platforms using BNB Greenfield.

ChainCatcher message, during the AMA held in Chinese by Binance, He Yi stated regarding Binance Labs' GameFi layout that the MVB accelerator is undergoing large-scale incubation, potentially ten times larger than before, hoping to incubate truly long-term entrepreneurs and allow users to enjoy the dividends of project development.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain announced that the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) Accelerator Program has added a Founders Training Program, which will collaborate with CMC Labs to focus on incubating 100 new star projects on BNB Chain. Since 2021, the 10-week MVB Accelerator Program has been jointly operated by BNB Chain and Binance Labs, aimed at supporting Web3 builders and developing the BNB Chain ecosystem.MVB Phase 7 will expand to include two tracks: the Startup Track, which continues to accept and provide consulting for new startups, and the newly added Founders Track, which acts as a venture studio dedicated to incubating 100 innovative ideas that address real-world needs. These ideas are intended to be deployed on BNB Chain and will be supported by Binance Labs. The MVB program invites builders to apply for the Founders Track and collaborate to realize transformative ideas.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced investments in the top 4 projects of Season 6 MVB, including AltLayer, KiloEx, Kinza, and Sleepless AI, covering various fields such as DeFi, infrastructure, and Web3 gaming.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced that the Season 6 MVB Accelerator Program will officially launch on April 17, with 12 selected teams participating in an 11-week course. The 12 selected projects are: DeFi lending protocol Kinza, decentralized privacy protocol [Hinkal Protocol](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Hinkal Protocol?k=NzE1MQ==), perpetual contract DEX KiloEx, MEV-resistant cross-chain aggregator Cashmere Labs, DeFi derivatives platform EthosX, blockchain execution and elastic scaling layer AltLayer, multi-chain ZK-Rollup execution layer ZKCross, AI dialogue game HIM, divination-themed NFT social game Sparkle.xyz, Soulbound token SDK [Masa Finance](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Masa Finance?k=MzA0MQ==), Web3 native programmatic advertising platform Slise, NFT consumer credit protocol xBank.It is reported that this season's MVB Accelerator Program received over 1,500 applications, with 53% of applicants from North America and Europe, and 36% from the Asia-Pacific region, ultimately admitting less than 1% of the total number of applicants. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance Labs announced that the application period for the 6th season of the MVB Accelerator Program will be extended until the end of February.In addition, Binance Labs has identified eight core themes for the accelerator program, which are ZkKYC, smart contract wallets, decentralized social platforms and infrastructure (including but not limited to social graphs, decentralized social networks, DID, creator economy dApps), derivatives and structured DeFi products, liquid staking derivatives, high-quality lending protocols, Web3 gaming infrastructure and streaming platforms, NFT infrastructure and tools. At the same time, Binance Labs also welcomes projects from other fields to apply. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, official announcement, Binance Labs and BNB Chain announce the launch of Season 6 of the MVB Accelerator Program, which is now open for applications. The application window will be open from November 2022 to January 2023, and the program will start in February 2023. All courses, lectures, and social events will be conducted virtually.This season's partners include PancakeSwap, CoinMarketCap, TrustWallet, Biswap, Salus, Binance Oracle, and NodeReal. Selected projects at the end of the program will be invited to participate in a closed-door demo day with venture capitalists and Binance Labs limited partners for potential additional rounds of funding. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs and BNB Chain jointly launched the sixth phase of the "Most Valuable Builder" (MVB) Web3 Accelerator Program, providing financing opportunities and a series of incentives. This phase focuses on incubation directions including product design, data tools, security audits, scalability infrastructure, and token economics, and will open for applications on November 28. (Source link)