🔔 Latest BNB Chain Updates – April 29, 2025

🚀 Lorentz Hard Fork Successfully Deployed

BNB Smart Chain (BSC) activated its major Lorentz hard fork today at 5:05 UTC, introducing several network upgrades to enhance performance and stability.

Key improvements include:

Faster Blocks: Block time reduced from 3s to 1.5s for quicker transaction confirmations

Extended Epochs: Epoch length increased from 200 to 500, boosting validator rotation efficiency

Optimized Gas Limit: Reduced from 140M to 70M gwei, improving resource usage

Improved Validator TurnLength: Doubled from 4 to 8,

encouraging stronger validator engagement

These upgrades aim to significantly enhance user experience and network throughput.

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🤖 BNB AI Hackathon Honors 11 Projects

On April 28, BNB Chain recognized 11 standout teams from its ongoing AI Hackathon, awarding them Tier 4 status. These projects now qualify for potential rewards and developmental support as part of the ecosystem’s AI innovation initiative.

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📊 Q1 2025 Performance at a Glance

BNB Chain’s latest quarterly report reveals strong growth across key metrics:

Revenue: Up 58.1% QoQ, reaching $70.8M

TVL Growth: 14.7% increase (in BNB terms), showing deepening DeFi activity

DEX Activity: 79.3% rise in daily volume, averaging $2.3B

NFT Sales: Up 29.6% daily, reflecting continued interest in digital collectibles

These numbers highlight the network’s expanding adoption and usage.

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💼 MVB Accelerator Now Accepting Applications Year-Round

The Most Valuable Builder (MVB) Accelerator Program now offers rolling applications, allowing startups to apply at any time. This change increases flexibility for early-stage projects seeking funding, mentorship, and ecosystem integration.

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💸 $100M Liquidity Incentive Program Updated

BNB Chain has enhanced its $100 million Liquidity Incentive Program, now incorporating direct token acquisitions to better support native projects and improve on-chain