PANews reported on October 23rd that BNB Chain and YZi Labs have officially launched the BNB Hack: Local Series, offering developers direct access to mentorship and the opportunity to be selected for investment from the $1 Billion Builders Fund. The BNB Hack: Local Series connects every stage of the developer journey—from the $1 Billion Builders Fund, the Most Valuable Builder Program (MVB), to YZi Labs' EASY Residency program. Winning teams will receive prizes and receive direct interviews with the MVB program, incubation status at the EASY Residency, up to $50,000 in ecosystem launch support, and exposure to the BNB Chain global network. Registration is now open for the first event in Buenos Aires, with subsequent cities including Bangalore, India; Johor Bahru, Malaysia; Abu Dhabi; and Hong Kong, with more locations to be added. Each event features mentorship, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with industry mentors and investors. There are eight tracks to choose from: Trading, RWA, AI, DeSci, DeFi, Payments, Wallets, and Regional Impact.