BNB Chain Weekly Ecosystem Report (Sep 17 - 24)

Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain.

BNB Chain Key Data Highlights

• Average Daily Active Users (DAU):
  • BSC: 2,493,329 (Sep 17 - 24)
    • Source: Dune
  • opBNB: 2,284,429 (Sep 17 - 24)
    • Source: Dune
• Total Transactions:
  • BSC: 127,248,855 (Sep 17 - 24)
    • Source: BscScan
  • opBNB: 31,839,255 (Sep 17 - 24)
    • Source: opBNBScan
• Total Trading Volume:
  • The total trading volume is $62.6B (Sep 17 - 24)
    • Source: Dune
• Total Value Locked (TVL):
  • The TVL is $12.03B (Sep 24)
    • Source: DefiLlama 

Live Projects This Week

Please note that all the information in the table above is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please DYOR.

Ecosystem Updates

Franklin Templeton IntegrationFranklin Templeton expanded its digital asset footprint by bringing its Benji platform to BNB Chain, unlocking new opportunities for users and institutions. See announcement

Gas Fee Reduction ProposalValidators proposed reducing gas fees on BNB Smart Chain to further strengthen competitiveness and improve the builder and user experience. Details

Hanok House in SeoulBuilders and founders gathered at Hanok House during Korea Blockchain Week, connecting with the BNB Chain team and exploring opportunities to build. See highlights

BNB Singapore at TOKEN2049: Registrations Open

Register for BNB Singapore for a full day of keynotes, panels and networking on 2 Oct at the National Gallery Singapore. Register here

0 Fee Carnival for USD1 & USDT: Extended till Sep 30

Transfers for USD1 and USDT are still free on BNB Chain thanks to the extended 0 Fee Carnival. Move your stablecoins with no gas fees using supported wallets like Trust Wallet, SafePal, and Binance Web3 Wallet. Read more

Incremental SnapshotOur latest blog outlines how Incremental Snapshot improves node efficiency and lightens the operational load for BSC operators. Read blog

Prediction MarketsA new blog explores how prediction markets are evolving on BNB Chain, with scalability, liquidity, and accessibility at the forefront. Read blog

DEX Volume MilestoneCumulative DEX trading volume on BNB Chain has crossed the ~$2T milestone — underscoring the ecosystem’s role as a hub for trading activity. See post

New Perps DashboardA new dashboard now tracks perpetuals on BNB Chain, giving the community better insights into market activity. Explore

Kickstart Program: Apply As A Builder Or Service Provider

Builders can get matches with the right resources and partners to scale faster, from audits to infra & token launches. Apply here

BNB Chain Wallet (BEW) Browser Extension: Sunset on Oct 15

The BEW browser extension will officially sunset on Oct 15, 2025. Users are recommended to back up their seed phrases, uninstall BEW and choose a new wallet for future use. Read more

Builder Bunker NYC: Apply Now

BNB Chain is launching its first Builder Bunker in New York City, a physical basecamp for developers building on BNB Chain serving as a hub for collaboration, co-working and hands-on support. Apply here

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