BNB Chain Achieves 0.45s Block Times with Fermi Hard Fork, Rivaling High-Speed Chains
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 5:51 pm ET1min read
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BNB Chain has successfully activated the Fermi hard fork, reducing block times from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds. This upgrade aims to make the network faster and more efficient for DeFi operations, positioning it against ultra-low-latency rivals like Aptos and Solana. The network has achieved a block production cadence of 2-3 blocks per second, representing a 40% efficiency gain over the previous Maxwell-era production speeds. BNB has seen a brief sell-off and accumulation, currently trading near $933.64.
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