BNB Smart Chain Prepares for Planned Hardfork on August 25, 2026
The BNB Smart Chain will undergo a hardfork on August 25, 2026, at approximately 02:30 UTC. This is not an unexpected event, as it has been planned and supported by the entire validator set. The core of this update is to change the rules by which the chain continues writing from block X onwards.
No action is required for BNB holders, as the chain will switch to the new software automatically. The wallet balance will remain the same, and the address will not change. However, if you plan to make a BNB deposit or withdrawal on a centralized exchange or start a BEP20 transfer, it's recommended to move your coins before 02:20 UTC or after activation.
The Pasteur hardfork bundles two improvement proposals, called BEP-682 and BEP-695. These changes will make the bridge between the old Beacon Chain and the Smart Chain more secure and close a gap that could have been abused for an attack on assets in the network.