YZi Labs EASY Residency Season 3 Upgrade: Year-round Rolling Application System Introduced

RektRecovery · 2026-01-19T13:22:10+00:00

YZi Labs announces the third season upgrade of the EASY Residency program, with the application process changed to a year-round rolling admission. Founders can apply and interview at any time. At the same time, permanent bases are established in New York and San Francisco to provide local support. Three global Demo Days will be held to enhance fundraising opportunities and lower the barriers to crypto startups.

RektRecovery

2026-01-19 13:22:10

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【Blockchain Rhythm】YZi Labs officially announces that the EASY Residency project has undergone a major upgrade in its third season. The biggest change is that the application process has shifted from fixed batches to year-round rolling admission, allowing founders to apply and participate in interviews without waiting for a fixed window.

Geographically, the third season establishes permanent bases in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area, with the investment team stationed year-round. This means entrepreneurs can receive more timely localized support. More importantly, funding connections—EASY Residency will hold three global demo days in 2026, scheduled for April at TOKEN2049 Dubai, August, and December, each providing direct dialogue opportunities between founders and top global investment institutions.

For teams looking to enter the crypto startup scene, this combination of anytime admission, year-round presence, and multiple funding showcases significantly lowers the barriers to entry.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 13h ago

Rolling application sounds good, but honestly, it still depends on the team's strength. Is it really that efficient to have a year-round on-site presence? It still seems like pushing forward on your own is necessary. Three demo days are indeed tempting, but raising funds is the real key. The threshold is lower, but the competition hasn't decreased... The dual-base strategy in New York and the Bay Area is okay, but what about the time difference? It's better to see how many teams actually got funding before bragging. This upgrade is indeed friendly, but the investors are still the same group of people; luck plays a significant role.

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BuyTheTop

· 13h ago

Rolling application system, sounds pretty good, finally no longer stuck in a fixed window period. If it can truly be stationed year-round, there are people in the Bay Area and New York... Fundraising connections are indeed tempting, but I'm worried it might just be a false alarm again. Lowering the threshold? I actually think the competition has become more intense, anyone can submit at any time, and the project quality is concerning. The TOKEN2049 Dubai event definitely has highlights, but whether our small team can really make it to the stage is the key. Three fundraising shows sound many, but how many can actually raise money... The industry’s tricks are too deep.

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BrokenRugs

· 13h ago

Rolling application system is really satisfying, no more waiting for the window period. The three demo days are well distributed; now it depends on whether investors will actually put in real money. Resident in New York and the Bay Area, entrepreneurs now truly have a place to rely on. The fundraising roadshows are so intensive, it feels a bit competitive, friends. Lower thresholds also mean more intense competition, honestly. This is what a startup accelerator should look like, not just hype. The TOKEN2049 event should be very lively, see you then.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 13h ago

Rolling application system? This really lowers the threshold, no longer stuck in the window period. --- Year-round presence in New York and the Bay Area, this time it's really happening, directly connecting the funding chain. --- TOKEN2049 Dubai, plus two demo days, it feels like startup projects are going to get competitive this year. --- Can apply at any time? I feel like it's going to be crowded again haha. --- This combination is indeed attractive. Rolling admission has alleviated a lot of people's anxiety. --- The most important thing is the three global demo days, directly connecting top institutions, which is truly convenient. --- The threshold has been lowered, so competition will definitely increase. The number of people attending interviews will be crazy. --- I believe in the Bay Area presence, but can New York keep up? I'm a bit doubtful. --- No need to wait for batches, which is really great, but I feel like the number of applicants will explode.

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JustHodlIt

· 13h ago

The rolling application system sounds good, but the key question is whether the investors will actually come... The TOKEN2049 event is definitely worth paying attention to.

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