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    Boosting BNB Smart Chain Performance with Block Access List

    As BNB Smart Chain (BSC) continues to scale and transaction volume grows, improving the EVM's performance is critical. A significant recent improvement is the introduction of the Block Access List, a feature designed to enhance efficiency and throughput. What is the Block Access List (BAL)? The BALis a new structure added to blocks that significantly improves how the EVM handles state access. In essence, it is a pre-computation of all the storage slots and addresses that a transaction will re

    As BNB Smart Chain (BSC) continues to scale and transaction volume grows, improving the EVM's performance is critical. A significant recent improvement is the introduction of the Block Access List, a feature designed to enhance efficiency and throughput. What is the Block Access List (BAL)? The BALis a new structure added to blocks that significantly improves how the EVM handles state access. In essence, it is a pre-computation of all the storage slots and addresses that a transaction will re

    2025.12.114 min read
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    • Community

    Newest dApps on BNB Chain (Nov 27 - Dec 3)

    Every week, new builders join BNB Chain—spanning DeFi, AI, DeSoc, Web3 gaming, memes, and more. Scroll through the latest projects below. If something grabs your attention, give them a follow. We’ll keep updating this list as the ecosystem grows. The momentum’s real. Let’s keep pushing Web3 forward. Project name Category Description RealGo Gaming An LBS, AR and AI Game with memes. NightMKT DeFi A gamified social trading platform inspired by retro gameplay and aesthetic. Mass DeFi

    Every week, new builders join BNB Chain—spanning DeFi, AI, DeSoc, Web3 gaming, memes, and more. Scroll through the latest projects below. If something grabs your attention, give them a follow. We’ll keep updating this list as the ecosystem grows. The momentum’s real. Let’s keep pushing Web3 forward. Project name Category Description RealGo Gaming An LBS, AR and AI Game with memes. NightMKT DeFi A gamified social trading platform inspired by retro gameplay and aesthetic. Mass DeFi

    2025.12.111 min read
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    • Community

    BNB Chain Weekly Ecosystem Report (Nov 27 - Dec 3)

    Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain. BNB Chain Key Data Highlights * Average Daily Active Users (DAU): * BSC: 2,809,040 (Nov 27 - Dec 3) * Source: Dune * opBNB: 2,012,148 (Nov 27 - Dec 3) * Source: Dune * Total Transactions: * BSC: 101,915,498 (Nov 27 - Dec 3)

    Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain. BNB Chain Key Data Highlights * Average Daily Active Users (DAU): * BSC: 2,809,040 (Nov 27 - Dec 3) * Source: Dune * opBNB: 2,012,148 (Nov 27 - Dec 3) * Source: Dune * Total Transactions: * BSC: 101,915,498 (Nov 27 - Dec 3)

    2025.12.102 min read
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    • Infrastructure

    Migration Guide: BSCScan API to BSCTrace API via MegaNode

    Action Required: If you're still using deprecated BSCScan APIs, you must migrate your endpoints and API keys. A recommended alternative is the BSCTrace API via MegaNode. Start your migration today by signing up at MegaNode Dashboard and exploring the comprehensive documentation. Explorer Overview Below is a comparison of the two most commonly used block explorers, BSCScan (now unified under Etherscan API V2) and BSCTrace. Explorer BSCScan BSCTrace Description Previously BSCScan; now u

    Action Required: If you're still using deprecated BSCScan APIs, you must migrate your endpoints and API keys. A recommended alternative is the BSCTrace API via MegaNode. Start your migration today by signing up at MegaNode Dashboard and exploring the comprehensive documentation. Explorer Overview Below is a comparison of the two most commonly used block explorers, BSCScan (now unified under Etherscan API V2) and BSCTrace. Explorer BSCScan BSCTrace Description Previously BSCScan; now u

    2025.12.94 min read
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    • Community

    BNB Chain Weekly Ecosystem Report (Nov 20 - 26)

    Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain. BNB Chain Key Data Highlights * Average Daily Active Users (DAU): * BSC: 2,499,709 (Nov 20 - 26) * Source: Dune * opBNB: 1,992,874 (Nov 20 - 26) * Source: Dune * Total Transactions: * BSC: 105,651,906 (Nov 20 - 26) * Source

    Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain. BNB Chain Key Data Highlights * Average Daily Active Users (DAU): * BSC: 2,499,709 (Nov 20 - 26) * Source: Dune * opBNB: 1,992,874 (Nov 20 - 26) * Source: Dune * Total Transactions: * BSC: 105,651,906 (Nov 20 - 26) * Source

    2025.11.282 min read
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      Move Your Stablecoins for Free: 0 Fee Carnival for USDC & USD1 Transfers Extended!

       TL;DR * Extended until Dec 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC * Supported Assets: USDC & USD1 * USDT Support Ends: October 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC * USDC Support Starts: November 1, 2025, 00:00 UTC * No gas fees for withdrawals, transfers, or bridging Send More, Spend Nothing BNB Chain’s 0 Fee Carnival is back for another round, making it even easier to move your stablecoins for free, now supporting USD1 and USDC! From wallets to bridges to CEXs, we’re covering the gas so you can move money the way it s

       TL;DR * Extended until Dec 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC * Supported Assets: USDC & USD1 * USDT Support Ends: October 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC * USDC Support Starts: November 1, 2025, 00:00 UTC * No gas fees for withdrawals, transfers, or bridging Send More, Spend Nothing BNB Chain’s 0 Fee Carnival is back for another round, making it even easier to move your stablecoins for free, now supporting USD1 and USDC! From wallets to bridges to CEXs, we’re covering the gas so you can move money the way it s

      2025.11.282 min read
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      • Community

      BNB Chain Appoints Nina Rong as Executive Director of Growth

      27th of November, 2025: BNB Chain today announced the appointment of Nina Rong as its new Executive Director of Growth, strengthening the network’s global leadership team as it expands developer programs, ecosystem partnerships, and international presence. Rong brings extensive experience in scaling global Web3 ecosystems and leading high-impact partnership strategies. She previously served as Head of Partnerships at the Arbitrum Foundation, where she helped drive the network’s global growth an

      27th of November, 2025: BNB Chain today announced the appointment of Nina Rong as its new Executive Director of Growth, strengthening the network’s global leadership team as it expands developer programs, ecosystem partnerships, and international presence. Rong brings extensive experience in scaling global Web3 ecosystems and leading high-impact partnership strategies. She previously served as Head of Partnerships at the Arbitrum Foundation, where she helped drive the network’s global growth an

      2025.11.271 min read
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      • Infrastructure

      Important Update: BNB Chain Client Support and Erigon Sunset

      BNB Chain is announcing a strategic update to its execution client support. As the network continues to advance performance and stability, the recommended client list is being refined to support the ecosystem’s long-term needs. NodeReal, one of the key contributors to BNB Chain infrastructure, will discontinue support for the BNB Chain Erigon client, with the full sunset scheduled for the end of 2025. Key Changes Erigon Sunset Support for the Erigon client will end on December 31, 2025. Al

      BNB Chain is announcing a strategic update to its execution client support. As the network continues to advance performance and stability, the recommended client list is being refined to support the ecosystem’s long-term needs. NodeReal, one of the key contributors to BNB Chain infrastructure, will discontinue support for the BNB Chain Erigon client, with the full sunset scheduled for the end of 2025. Key Changes Erigon Sunset Support for the Erigon client will end on December 31, 2025. Al

      2025.11.251 min read
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      • Builder Support

      BNB Hack Buenos Aires Recap: Highlighting Builders, Innovation, and the Winners

      The Buenos Aires stop of the BNB Chain x YZi Labs Hack Series brought two intense days of building, collaboration, and sharp ideas from across LATAM and the global DevConnect crowd. With 19 submissions, 4 live demos, and a packed venue, the city showed once again why it’s becoming one of the most active blockchain hubs in the region. Event Overview Teams kicked off their journey online on November 12 with onboarding and team-formation sessions. By the time they arrived on-site, builders were

      The Buenos Aires stop of the BNB Chain x YZi Labs Hack Series brought two intense days of building, collaboration, and sharp ideas from across LATAM and the global DevConnect crowd. With 19 submissions, 4 live demos, and a packed venue, the city showed once again why it’s becoming one of the most active blockchain hubs in the region. Event Overview Teams kicked off their journey online on November 12 with onboarding and team-formation sessions. By the time they arrived on-site, builders were

      2025.11.253 min read
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        Newest dApps on BNB Chain (Nov 13 - 19)

        Every week, new builders join BNB Chain—spanning DeFi, AI, DeSoc, Web3 gaming, memes, and more. Scroll through the latest projects below. If something grabs your attention, give them a follow. We’ll keep updating this list as the ecosystem grows. The momentum’s real. Let’s keep pushing Web3 forward. Project name Category Description Altai RWA Next-generation decentralized RWA exchange.  Khorus AI A2A powered ERC-8004 agents with x402 rails. SmartSentinels AI Powering AI agents us

        Every week, new builders join BNB Chain—spanning DeFi, AI, DeSoc, Web3 gaming, memes, and more. Scroll through the latest projects below. If something grabs your attention, give them a follow. We’ll keep updating this list as the ecosystem grows. The momentum’s real. Let’s keep pushing Web3 forward. Project name Category Description Altai RWA Next-generation decentralized RWA exchange.  Khorus AI A2A powered ERC-8004 agents with x402 rails. SmartSentinels AI Powering AI agents us

        2025.11.241 min read
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          BNB Chain Weekly Ecosystem Report (Nov 13 - 19)

          Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain. BNB Chain Key Data Highlights * Average Daily Active Users (DAU): * BSC: 2,529,913 (Nov 13 - 19) * Source: Dune * opBNB: 2,191,071 (Nov 13 - 19) * Source: Dune * Total Transactions: * BSC: 118,137,480 (Nov 13 - 19) * Source

          Another packed week on BNB Chain. From key metrics to ecosystem milestones, here’s your weekly snapshot—featuring the latest in DeFi, AI, Payments, DeSoc, and more. Dive into the top data, biggest updates, and the newest projects building onchain. BNB Chain Key Data Highlights * Average Daily Active Users (DAU): * BSC: 2,529,913 (Nov 13 - 19) * Source: Dune * opBNB: 2,191,071 (Nov 13 - 19) * Source: Dune * Total Transactions: * BSC: 118,137,480 (Nov 13 - 19) * Source

          2025.11.212 min read
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            BNB Chain Leads Global USYC Adoption With $900M+ Onchain

            BNB Chain’s RWA ecosystem continues to grow at an accelerating pace, with more institutions choosing the network for tokenized assets and permissioned financial products. USYC has been a major part of that momentum. The asset recently crossed $1B in total supply, and over $900M of it is on BNB Chain. Developers are choosing BNB Chain as the environment where USYC fits naturally: fast settlement, strong liquidity, and clean integration with permissioned collateral flows. Circle’s developer docs

            BNB Chain’s RWA ecosystem continues to grow at an accelerating pace, with more institutions choosing the network for tokenized assets and permissioned financial products. USYC has been a major part of that momentum. The asset recently crossed $1B in total supply, and over $900M of it is on BNB Chain. Developers are choosing BNB Chain as the environment where USYC fits naturally: fast settlement, strong liquidity, and clean integration with permissioned collateral flows. Circle’s developer docs

            2025.11.192 min read

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