The pace of Web3 startup incubation is accelerating. YZi Labs announced a major upgrade to its EASY Residency program — starting from the third quarter, the program will no longer recruit in limited batches, but will operate on a year-round rolling basis. In other words, founders can now submit applications and participate in interviews at any time, without a registration window restriction.

The project has also made efforts in geographic layout. Long-term Hub centers will be established in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area to provide localized support and resource connection for selected teams. In terms of international influence, three global Demo Days are planned for April, August, and December 2026, offering more opportunities for project showcase and fundraising.

The most attractive aspect for startup teams is funding support — selected teams can receive up to $500,000 in investment, including SAFE financing instruments, which are very friendly for early-stage project equity structure design. The entire upgrade signals that incubation services are evolving from standardization and mass production toward more flexible and personalized approaches.