5 Years of BNB Chain: Celebrating Across 5 Global Cities

BNB Chain just turned five. To mark the milestone, we took the celebration global—hosting five events in five cities: Mumbai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, and São Paulo.

Each stop brought together builders, founders, and community members who’ve shaped our ecosystem over the years. The conversations, panels, and AMAs weren’t just about looking back—they were about building forward.

Here’s how it unfolded.

Mumbai: Kicking Things Off in India

The journey began in Mumbai, where builders and entrepreneurs from across India gathered to open the 5-year celebrations.

The event featured panels on AI, DeSoc, DeSci & DePIN innovation, community-led growth, and the role of India’s fast-rising Web3 talent in shaping what comes next for BNB Chain. With networking sessions stretching into the night, Mumbai set the tone for the entire series: high energy, thoughtful conversations, and a community ready to keep building.

Tokyo: Insights, Keynotes, and a Surprise Appearance

Tokyo was a day of ideas and inspiration. Guests streamed into a massive BNB Chain Turns 5 backdrop before the program kicked off with an opening keynote from Sarah, BD Lead at BNB Chain, covering five years of milestones.

The agenda spanned stablecoins, regulation, DeFi, and IP in Web3—with speakers including Binance Japan CEO Takeshi Chino and ecosystem projects.

The highlight of the day came when CZ joined Hose Mitamura of Cointelegraph Japan for a fireside chat and live AMA, answering community questions directly. The event closed on a high note with a finale performance that captured Tokyo’s unmatched energy.

Hong Kong: Bridging TradFi and DeFi

A highlight of the day came when Gary Zhou, CEO of CMS Asset Management HK, joined Bridget Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Asseto, to explore how institutional products are entering Web3 through tokenization—a clear signal of deeper TradFi and crypto integration. Asseto also introduced CASH+, the first tokenized USD money market fund on BNB Chain. Backed by CMS and already adopted as collateral by leading DeFi protocols, it marked a milestone moment for real-world asset adoption on-chain.

The program continued with panels featuring voices from Lista DAO, CFA Society Hong Kong, CMB International, GROW, Matrixdock, StraitsX, Paimon Finance, Lorenzo Protocol, and OSL—moderated by partners from Asseto, AXC Labs, and Trust Wallet.

From tokenized yield to TradFi bridges to the future of on-chain finance, the conversations in Hong Kong highlighted how builders here are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

New York City: Big Ideas in the Big Apple

In the city that never sleeps, BNB Chain brought together founders, developers, and the community for a night that felt distinctly New York—loud, energetic, and full of bold ideas.

The venue filled quickly with a massive turnout, creating an atmosphere that blended celebration with vision. From start to finish, it was all about collaboration and connection.

Five years in, one truth remains: BNB Chain is at its strongest when builders come together.

São Paulo: Closing with Community Strength

The final stop took us to Brazil, where São Paulo delivered a packed house and a powerful close to the series with community members flying in from all around Brazil to be there.

Panels featured DeFi Bank, Braza Bank, and CryptoUse Brazil on the challenges of building Web3, while IPO Ventures and Web3 Valley Labs shared how projects can secure VC funding and scale effectively.

The night wrapped with Venus Protocol and Pink Ecosystem exploring the strength of the BNB community—covering lending, BNB burns, and how quality projects enter DeFi on BNB Chain.

Networking carried late into the evening, as builders and founders connected to chart the next phase of their journeys.

Looking Ahead

Five years of BNB Chain is more than a milestone—it’s proof of what’s possible when builders and communities unite across the globe.

From Mumbai to São Paulo, every city highlighted the same message: the future of Web3 will be written by those who build it.

Here’s to the next chapter.

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