One of the most reliable signals of future success remains the risk-taking support of YZI Lab, which continues to shape the Web3 investment landscape after its restructuring. Projects that have received support from YZI Labs, especially those close to its first Token Generation Activity (TGE), are widely regarded as strong contenders for future binary lists.
Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs): Launch platform for promising projects
After the restructuring process, YZI Labs (the new name of Binance Labs) continues to maintain its role as one of the most influential venture capital entities in the Web3 ecosystem. Recent investments in projects like Initia, Babylon, Polyhedra Network and Altlayer, all of which quickly secured Binance’s list after its TGE, which strengthened Yzi Labs’ reputation earlier opportunities.
In a market environment where Binance tightens its listing standards, projects supported by YZI Labs are more likely to be considered priority. Their recognition often paves the way for more liquidity to enter, institutional attention and rapid capitalized growth.
According to internal estimates from Binance Research, between 2024 and early 2025, 70% of YZI Labs funded projects received a binary field checklist within one month of their TGE – highlighting the strategic advantages of following YZI Labs Portfolio.
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Some of the notable projects supported by YZI Labs that have not been held include:
- universe
- Bloom
- You have the Sahara
- perennial
- Sophon
universe
Formerly known as Astherus, Aster is becoming one of the most famous Defi projects in the BNB chain ecosystem. The project was incubated by Binance Labs and attracted the special attention of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).
According to Defilama, Aster’s Total Value Lock (TVL) is currently about $266.92 million. The platform’s permanent transaction volume averages about $50 million per day – a relatively strong figure given the challenging market conditions.
Source: Defillama
Supported by the early stages of Binance Labs, it is very likely that Aster will join Binance Launchpool or Launchpad after its token is released, and then go directly on the Binance Spot. Historical trends show that projects incubated by Binance Labs such as Hooked (Hook) and Space ID (ID) are listed within weeks of its TGES, bringing considerable returns for early investors.
With few scarce permanent DEX platforms in the current Defi landscape, Aster – with Binance Labs support, complete products and a growing user base, it is one of the most promising projects to watch in the near future.
Bloom
Blum is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) built directly on the Telegram platform, designed to provide users with a simple and easy-to-use trading experience. Supported by Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Blum quickly attracted attention in the crypto community with its innovative “Tap-to-to-earn” model.
The project, officially launched in June 2024, is a “gradual browsing” game on the Telegram, accumulating more than 32 million users in the first few months.
Blum’s ecosystem supports transactions on more than 30 different blockchains, including Open Network (TON). Financially speaking, the project successfully raised $5 million from well-known investment funds such as Gumi Cryptos Capital, Spartan Group, Okx Ventures and Wintermute. Additionally, Blum was selected as one of the 13 projects in BNB Chain’s Most Valuable Builders (MVB) program for Season 7.
Like Aster, Blum has benefited from Binance Labs’ support from its earliest stages. Blum’s further difference is its founding team, which includes several former senior executives and Binance. Blum’s co-founder and CEO Gleb Kostarev has served as vice president at Binance, where he is responsible for Eastern Europe, CIS, Türkiye, Australia and New Zealand. Co-founder and CMO Vladimir Smerkis was formerly the former general manager of Binance CIS.
Founder Blum takes a photo with CZ – Source: Blum
Additionally, DeGenie – former design leader for Binance and Trust Wallet. Now he is the vice president and co-founder of Blum.
You have the Sahara
Sahara AI is a decentralized AI platform that integrates blockchain technology to build an open, equitable and collaborative AI ecosystem. The project has raised $43 million, a huge number from leading investors such as Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Samsung Next, Sequoia Capital and Matrix Partners.
Although Sahara AI has not announced specific plans for launching for tokens, it is highly likely that the strong support of top investors and experienced founding teams in the blockchain industry will issue future token offerings. If a token launch occurs, it can be listed on major exchanges such as Binance, especially considering the investments of Binance Labs.
Source: Sahara AI
Sahara AI is currently in an active development phase, highlighted by programs such as the Sahara Incubator that supports AI and Web3 startups. These efforts underline the project’s commitment to building a strong and sustainable decentralized AI ecosystem.
With long-term vision and strategic support, Sahara AI has strong potential to become one of the decentralized AI projects in the near future.
perennial
Perena has developed a decentralized Stablecoin infrastructure on the Solana platform, aiming to address liquidity challenges and divisions within the Stablecoin ecosystem. As of April 2025, Perena’s total value lock-in (TVL) has exceeded $24.7 million, marking an important milestone in Solana’s Defi ecosystem.
Perena, by Anna Yuan, the former head of the Solana Foundation’s former stablecoin, attracted major investors including Binance Labs, Borderless Capital, original cryptocurrency, Anagram, Permutal, Abcde Labs and Sevenx Ventures, raising about $3 million in advance fundraising.
Perena’s flagship product is Numéraire, an automated market maker (AMM) protocol designed to enable Stablecoins to be efficiently created, exchanged and liquidity provision. Numéraire uses LP tokens called USD*, representing the share of stable liquidity pools such as USDC, USDT and Pyusd. This structure helps minimize liquidity fragmentation and improve transaction efficiency.
With strong support from Binance Labs and a founding team with deep expertise in the Stablecoin space, Perena has strong Binance listing potential following its token launch.
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Source: Bloomberg
Currently, Perena is actively developing with the goal of becoming a neutral infrastructure layer for Solana’s stable issuer. With a long-term vision and strong support from strategic partners, Perena aims to be one of the leading decentralized stable projects in the near future.
Sophon
Sophon uses ZKSYNC HyperChain technology to build a next-generation blockchain project for entertainment, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer applications.
The project successfully raised $10 million in a round of financing in March 2024, with investors including Yzi Labs, Okx Ventures, Spartan Group, Spartan Group, Sevenx Ventures, Maven 11, HTX Ventures, Paper Ventures, Paper Ventures and W3Coins.
Supported by Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) and other strategic investors, Sophon can be listed in a binary listing once its Soph tokens are unlocked and traded.
More than $60 million in node sales
All enter the ecosystem fund
Node Sales Closed: Monday, May 13, 2024
Network startup plan: Q3 pic.twitter.com/4iozljpgh0
– Sophon (@sophon) May 9, 2024
Another major advantage of Sophon is that it has built a strong financial foundation from the very beginning. The project sold more than 120,000 node licenses to approximately 5,800 participants, raising more than $63 million. This financial strength not only allows Sophon to maintain the rapid pace of product development, but also provides the independence needed to expand to major exchanges such as Binance.
in conclusion
Projects supported by Yzi Labs demonstrate a consistent model: a strong technical foundation, experienced team and strategic market positioning.
As Binance continues to tighten its listing standards, YZI Labs’ recognition is a strong validator that can significantly improve the prospects of early-stage projects. Although market conditions remain dynamic, Aster, Blum, Sahara AI, Perena and Sophon all stand out with potential success stories – the upcoming TGE could be a catalyst for a broader market recognition and potential coin list.
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