The integration of the Across bridge protocol into BNB Chain is creating a new wave in the multi-chain DeFi ecosystem. Here are 4 notable trends you shouldn't miss:
1. Is BNB Chain becoming a "liquidity hub" for cross-chain transactions?
📈 Data shows that BNB Chain has surpassed Ethereum and Solana in DEX trading volume with over $4.19B/24h thanks to large incentive programs like the 100M Incentive Program and Zero Gas Fees.
➡️ The integration of Across – a cost-effective and fast bridge – could significantly channel funds from Ethereum/Base into BNB Chain. This reinforces BNB's position as a cross-chain liquidity hub.
2. Stablecoins and practical applications rise to prominence
💵 Stablecoin USD1 (related to former President Trump) currently has a market capitalization of $2.1B, becoming the second-largest stablecoin on BNB Chain after USDT.
➡️ Across supports stablecoin transfers with almost no gas fees, enhancing the efficiency of strategies like yield farming, borrowing, and quick swaps between chains – especially useful as BNB Chain's TVL has reached $9B.
3. Direct competition with Solana & Base
🧠 While Solana and Base are 'booming' thanks to memecoins, BNB Chain is building a practical DeFi ecosystem: from Venus (lending), PancakeSwap (DEX), to USD1 (RWA).
➡️ Across helps reduce the cost and time of asset transfers, motivating many projects to move to BNB Chain – similar to how Hyperliquid ZRO and Lido have done.
4. Increased buying pressure for BNB?
🔥 BNB's price just increased by 3.71% to $689.35, while the system also burned over 1.57M BNB ($916M).
➡️ If Across helps TVL and volume on BNB Chain grow, the demand to use BNB for fees and staking will increase, opening the possibility to test the resistance area of $700–750.
📌 Conclusion:
The launch of Across is not only good news for DeFi users but also a strong catalyst helping BNB Chain assert its position as a versatile Layer 1 in the race with Ethereum, Solana, and Base.
👉 Monitor indicators such as: TVL of Across, cross-chain volume, and stablecoin inflow into BNB Chain to stay updated on trends!
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