BNB Chain Completes Pascal Hard Fork with Future Upgrades Planned
BNB Chain has implemented the Pascal hardfork, introducing the EIP-7702 smart contract wallet, which features:
- Optimized gas fee abstraction
- Support for batch transactions
- Enhanced smart payment interfaces
This upgrade improves Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility and developer experience. Future upgrades include:
- The Lorentz upgrade in April 2025, reducing block time to 1.5 seconds
- The Maxwell upgrade in June 2025, cutting block time to 0.75 seconds
BNB Chain Dominates the DEX Market
BNB Chain has seen a surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity, achieving over 30% of the total DEX market share since March 15, challenging Solana's position. The chain is expanding into AI integration and real-world asset tokenization.
Meme coins have significantly contributed to DEX trading volume on BNB Chain, indicating growing credibility in the meme coin community. Since March 17, the chain has generated over $1.6 million in daily fees, surpassing Bitcoin’s growth rate over the week.
BNB Price Rally to All-Time High Soon?
BNB price is testing resistance at $630, having rallied 10% over the past week, with daily trading volumes above $2.1 billion. Analysts suggest a strong breakout could see BNB reaching $1,000 if this resistance is broken.