Binance Labs concludes Incubation Season 6 with strategic investments in seven blockchain startups.

Binance Labs, the venture capital and strategic incubator arm of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has officially completed the sixth season of its incubation program and announced investments in seven promising early-stage blockchain projects. This move highlights Binance Labs’ ongoing efforts to foster innovation and long-term development within the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Launching in December 2023, the Incubation Program is a two-month initiative designed to provide hands-on mentorship and support from the Binance Labs investment team, along with access to the Binance ecosystem’s extensive network and resources. Of hundreds of applicants, only 3% were accepted to the program, highlighting a competitive and rigorous selection process that prioritizes high-potential projects.

Yi He, Binance co-founder and CEO of Binance Labs, commented on the program’s success and the company’s vision: A true commitment to long-term growth across a variety of sectors. We eagerly look forward to the continued development of these projects and their contributions to the Web3 environment.”

The seventh season of the Binance Labs Incubation Program has been announced, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. This presents new opportunities for innovative founders looking to make an impact in the blockchain industry.

Season 6 incubating projects reflect a diverse range of sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), infrastructure, and AI-based applications. These projects include:

Derivio: A decentralized derivative ecosystem of zkSync that aims to improve DEX utility for users, developers, and institutions.

Ethena: A derivatives infrastructure provider that seeks to convert ETH into a high-yield cryptocurrency-based stablecoin without relying on traditional banking systems.

Shogun: An intent-driven protocol designed to maximize trader extractable value through optimized order flow and chain abstraction.

UXUY: A multi-chain platform leveraging MPC and AA wallet technologies to lower the barrier to entry for decentralized transactions.

Cellula: An on-chain autonomous life simulation strategy game that offers composability and persistence.

NFPrompt: An AI-based platform for Web3 creators that integrates AI creation, social community, and commercialization.

QnA3: An AI-powered knowledge sharing and discovery platform tailored for Web3 with a proprietary data lake for seamless information access.

Binance Labs boasts a portfolio of over $10 billion, investing in 250 projects in over 25 countries. The venture capital sector demonstrates significant influence and leadership in the blockchain investment space, highlighting its success with ROI rates exceeding 14X.

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