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BNB Beacon Chain Mainnet Sunset Upgrade Launched On April 15

Key Points:

  • BNB Beacon Chain announces the Sunset upgrade for mainnet, set for April 15th, 2024, requiring full node operators to upgrade to v0.10.20.
  • Holders of BNB/BEP2 assets are advised to transfer holdings from the BNB Beacon Chain mainnet to the Binance Smart Chain by June 2024 to safeguard user interests.
BNB Beacon Chain has announced the upcoming Sunset upgrade for its mainnet, set to undergo a hard fork on April 15th, 2024.
BNB Beacon Chain Mainnet Sunset Upgrade Launched On April 15 2

BNB Beacon Chain Mainnet With Upcoming Sunset Upgrade

This upgrade, necessitating the transition to v0.10.20 for all full node operators, signifies a crucial milestone for the network’s evolution. Additionally, holders of BNB/BEP2 assets are urged to transfer their holdings from BNB Beacon Chain mainnet (BC) to Binance Smart Chain (BSC) in preparation for the impending changes.

In a strategic move, the BNB Chain team has slated the complete sunset of the BNB Beacon Chain mainnet by June 2024. Projects utilizing BEP2 infrastructure are advised to expedite the binding process with BEP20 and migrate assets accordingly to ensure user protection and continuity.

Understanding the Sunset Process and Its Implications

Despite proactive outreach efforts from Binance, not all listed projects have finalized the binding and migration procedures. Developers behind the initiative cited a shift in the blockchain landscape and the maturation of BSC as factors rendering the BNB Beacon Chain redundant. They emphasized complexities and security vulnerabilities associated with bridging the two networks.

The sunset process will involve the deactivation of features such as staking and atomic swaps, alongside the migration of BEP-2/BEP8 tokens. Collaborations with centralized exchanges, wallet providers, and asset issuers will facilitate the smooth transition.

Harold

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