1. PancakeSwap (CAKE)
As the most popular decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB Chain, PancakeSwap dominates the market with its automated market maker (AMM) model and low transaction fees. As of early 2025, its daily trading volume has repeatedly surpassed competitors, and the circulating market cap of the CAKE token is close to $1 billion.
- Investment Value: CAKE is not only used for paying platform fees but also provides high yield returns through staking and liquidity mining. Its diverse functionalities (such as an NFT marketplace and lottery system) enhance the token's usability.
- Future Potential: PancakeSwap plans to expand to other blockchains like Polygon, which will further increase its total locked value (TVL) and user base, providing long-term support for the CAKE price.
2. Thena
Thena is an emerging decentralized trading and liquidity protocol on the BNB Chain, gaining attention due to its status as the first project released by Binance's former CEO Zhao Changpeng (CZ). The project has attracted a large number of users through its innovative liquidity mechanism.
- Investment Value: Thena's token economic model is well-designed, combined with the efficient performance of the BNB Chain, offering investors stable profit opportunities.
- Future Potential: With the continued support of the BNB Chain ecosystem for DeFi, Thena is expected to represent the next generation of DEX, with its technical upgrades and user growth driving its token value steadily upward.
3. MyShell (AI Ecosystem Project)
MyShell is a project that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) and has formed a strategic partnership with Four.meme to incubate an AI ecosystem on the BNB Chain. Its initial coin offering (IDO) was oversubscribed by 27,959 BNB, reflecting the market's high recognition of it.
- Investment Value: The integration of AI and blockchain is a current hotspot. MyShell provides investors with the opportunity to enter this frontier field by offering technical, financial, and marketing support.
- Future Potential: As AI applications become more widespread, MyShell may become a leading project in the AI sector on the BNB Chain, with its token value expected to increase significantly as the ecosystem expands.
Overall advantages of the BNB Chain ecosystem
Whether it’s meme coins like 'Golden Dog Coin' or quality projects, their strong momentum is supported by the BNB Chain ecosystem:
- Technical Upgrades: The 2025 roadmap shows that the BNB Chain will enhance performance through parallel EVM and gas fee optimization, supporting more innovative applications.
- Developer Friendly: Low costs and high scalability have attracted a large number of developers, driving project diversity.
- Endorsement by Binance: As the supporter of the world's largest exchange, Binance provides unparalleled exposure and resources for BNB Chain projects through investments, incubation (such as the MVB program), and marketing.
