BNB Chain has recently launched a new program to promote the adoption of Real-World Assets (RWAs) within the blockchain ecosystem. The BNB Chain RWA Incentive Program officially commenced on May 29, 2025, and is now accepting applications from teams interested in developing or migrating RWA projects to the network.
Real-World Assets encompass a variety of tangible assets such as real estate, commodities, bonds, and invoices that are tokenized and represented on the blockchain. By bringing these assets onto the blockchain, they become more liquid, transparent, and globally accessible.
With the growing interest in RWAs, BNB Chain aims to establish itself as the preferred blockchain for developers and teams working in this sector.
What the RWA Program Offers
Projects accepted into the incentive program will receive a range of resources tailored specifically for RWA development. These resources include:
- Technical and Compliance Guidance: Assistance with smart contract development and regulatory compliance.
- Liquidity Seeding and TVL Incentives: Support in bootstrapping liquidity for efficient RWA protocols.
- Growth Funding and Marketing: Promotion to BNB Chain’s user base and funding opportunities.
- Customized Scaling Roadmaps: Guidance on infrastructure planning and scalability strategies.
This comprehensive package aims to reduce barriers for new entrants and accelerate the growth of existing projects in a competitive landscape.
Open Application Process with No Deadline
Applications for the RWA Incentive Program opened on May 29, 2025, with no set deadline for submissions. The program will continuously accept applications from various RWA sectors, including real estate, government bonds, and art.
BNB Chain encourages developers to integrate their projects with DefiLlama, a popular DeFi analytics dashboard, to enhance visibility and transparency within the community. While established projects may be evaluated based on metrics like market cap and TVL, early-stage projects with potential will also be considered. Rejected applications may be revisited for further evaluation, allowing room for refinement and resubmission.
Why BNB Chain Is the Ideal Platform for RWAs
BNB Chain stands out as a top blockchain platform due to its performance, cost-efficiency, and developer-friendly environment. Key features include:
- High Performance: BNB Smart Chain processes over 2,000 transactions per second (TPS), while opBNB Layer 2 achieves over 4,000 TPS.
- Low Fees: Transaction costs as low as $0.01, making it affordable for large-scale trading.
- Massive User Base: Over 562 million unique wallet addresses and approximately 10 million daily active users.
- Deep Ecosystem: A diverse range of over 5,000 dApps, including a DeFi ecosystem with $10.7 billion in total value locked.
- Stablecoin Market: Circulation of over $10 billion in stablecoins, adding stability to RWA transactions.
VBILL: A Prominent Use Case for BNB Chain’s RWA Vision
The announcement of the RWA Incentive Program follows the launch of the VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL), a tokenized U.S. Treasuries fund on the BNB Chain. Backed by real U.S. Treasuries and powered by Securitize, VBILL combines credibility with innovative tokenization technology.
VBILL caters to institutional investors and supports Agora’s USD stablecoin (AUSD) for instant liquidity through atomic settlement, eliminating intermediaries for faster transactions. Additionally, with USDC onramps, VBILL tokens can be issued round the clock, offering flexibility to investors seeking swift transactions.
Designed for Institutions, Accessible to All
VBILL is available across major blockchains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, facilitated by the Wormhole protocol for seamless cross-chain functionality. On BNB Chain, the minimum subscription for VBILL is $100,000.
Securitize manages fund administration, tokenization, transfer agency, and broker-dealer services for VBILL. With a track record of tokenizing over $3.9 billion in assets and partnerships with leading firms, Securitize adds credibility to institutional-grade RWA products.
Hosting VBILL on BNB Chain underscores the platform’s ability to support high-performance RWA solutions tailored for institutional requirements.
The Maxwell Hardfork
BNB Chain’s roadmap includes the upcoming Maxwell hardfork scheduled for June 2025. This upgrade will reduce block times to just 0.75 seconds, enhancing transaction finality to 1.875 seconds.
The improved speed and finality offered by the Maxwell hardfork will benefit RWAs by enabling faster trading, reduced risk, and seamless integration with real-time systems. For DeFi projects, it opens up opportunities for high-frequency trading, while enhancing user experience for dApps through minimized latency.
By prioritizing speed, scalability, and efficiency, BNB Chain solidifies its position as a leading blockchain platform for RWAs and innovative blockchain solutions.