BNB Chain Launches 'Builder Bunker' in NYC to Fuel Web3 Innovation

BNB Chain launches a bold new initiative: Builder Bunker. Located in the center of New York City, this is a mission-driven basecamp for developers, founders, and creators who are serious about building the next wave of Web3 and AI infrastructure.

According to BNB Chain, Builder Bunker is about community and collaboration, not just code and for those living the builder life full-time.

What Sets Builder Bunker Apart

Builder Bunker is designed to support the grind—the everyday discipline that powers long-term projects.

Inside, the 6-month pilot mission includes:

• Dedicated workstations for teams already building on BNB Chain
• Office hours with BNB Chain and YZi Labs mentors
• Workshops, AMAs, and sprint sessions designed to break through plateaus
• Weekly social meetups for builders to recharge and connect
• Demo Days and VC interactions to help projects go from idea to traction

But beyond the events and logistics, Builder Bunker delivers what many builders in crypto say they’re missing: a real-world community that gets the work, the ambition, and the stakes.

Why NYC, Why Now?

New York City remains a global magnet for tech talent, capital, and creativity. With crypto gaining momentum again and AI intersecting with on-chain technologies, BNB Chain sees an urgent need to bridge physical collaboration with digital innovation.

The launch of Builder Bunker reflects a simple insight that online calls and Telegram threads cannot match the impact of smart, driven people working together in the same room.

Who the Builder Bunker Is For

BNB Chain is being intentional about who it invites. Access is application-based and designed to bring together the most motivated builders and aligned teams in the ecosystem.

Ideal candidates include:

• Projects actively building or preparing to launch on BNB Chain
• Infrastructure teams integrating into the BNB ecosystem
• Founders already in YZi Labs’ Easy Residency or part of BNB Chain’s MVB (Most Valuable Builder) program
• Independent developers ready to contribute and grow with a focused peer group

As the crypto market evolves, the ecosystems that provide real, day-to-day support for their builders will take the lead. That means spaces to build, learn, collaborate, and unwind—without the noise and hype.

Builder Bunker is one more step in BNB Chain’s evolution from infrastructure layer to full-stack ecosystem, where builders get the resources and environment they need to thrive.

“The Builder Bunker is a starting point (and a checkpoint) for anyone serious about building on BNB Chain,” BNB Chain noted. “It’s where ideas get sharpened, teams get stronger, and builders stay close to the action.”

The Builder Bunker is now accepting applications. Applicants will be reviewed based on:

• Commitment to the BNB Chain ecosystem
• Clarity of project goals
• Willingness to actively contribute to the Builder Bunker community

If chosen, builders will receive a two-month residency with the possibility of extension depending on your progress.

This follows BNB Chain’s recent launch of a new initiative that reimagines the hackathon format. Called simply BNB Hack, it builds on the momentum of the successful BNB AI Hack from February 2025. This time, the vision is bigger, the tracks are more ambitious, and the rewards go far beyond code.