Before startups can scale across borders or attract serious investors, one thing has to be solid from day one: security.
That thinking is driving a new strategic partnership between blockchain security firm CertiK and YZi Labs, the Web3-focused venture capital arm founded by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
A New Alliance Focused on Safer Innovation
CertiK and YZi Labs have officially joined forces to strengthen security standards within YZi Labs’ global startup incubation initiative, known as the EASY Residency Global Startup Incubation Program.
The collaboration is designed to give early-stage companies the technical protection they need while building products in fast-moving sectors like Web3, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.
Practical Security Support for Founders
Beyond just advice, this partnership comes with hands-on support.
CertiK plans to roll out a $1 million auditing grant exclusively for EASY Residency participants.
Startups in the program will also gain access to advanced tools such as Formal Verification, Skynet Boosting, and AI-powered security scanning, all aimed at helping founders build systems that are both scalable and resilient.
Inside YZi Labs’ Global Investment Strategy
YZi Labs, led by Ella Zhang, operates as a global investment platform focused on accelerating meaningful innovation.
Formerly known as Binance Labs, the firm backs projects at every stage of growth, with a strong emphasis on solid fundamentals rather than hype.
Its portfolio already includes more than 300 projects across 25+ countries, spanning six continents and multiple high-impact industries.
A Borderless Operation with Global Reach
Rather than running from a single headquarters, YZi Labs functions as a globally distributed organization.
Its working hubs stretch across major innovation centers including Hong Kong, San Francisco, New York, Singapore, and Dubai, allowing it to stay closely connected to founders and ecosystems around the world.
What Comes Next
With security becoming a non-negotiable requirement for serious tech adoption, this partnership positions both CertiK and YZi Labs to play a bigger role in shaping safer innovation.
For founders in the EASY Residency program, the next phase is about building boldly—while knowing their products are protected from the ground up.
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