BNB Chain recently completed the Fermi hard fork upgrade. This update optimized block generation speed from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds, nearly doubling efficiency. Transaction confirmation speeds have improved significantly, on-chain application responsiveness is more agile, and transfer experiences are much smoother. Even during peak congestion, it can handle the load with ease.

This is just the appetizer. The BNB 2026 expansion plan has more moves, targeting near-instant transaction settlement, massive throughput capacity, and on-chain/off-chain hybrid computing solutions. Based on current performance, BNB Chain has secured a position in the top five fastest blockchains worldwide, second only to a well-known high-speed chain. However, to be honest, transaction costs still face some pressure, with competitors offering slightly cheaper options.

Regarding pricing, recently a leading high-speed chain has seen a stronger upward trend, while BNB has performed relatively modestly. But don’t forget, performance upgrades and developer ecosystem flexibility are key to long-term competitiveness. In the coming months, BNB Chain’s technological progress and market performance are worth watching.