In accordance with AMBCrypto, BNB Chain will activate the Fermi hard fork on its mainnet on 14 January 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The upgrade aims to improve block times, throughput, and execution performance, with shorter block intervals and execution-level enhancements. Validators and node operators are required to upgrade their clients to remain in sync with the network. The Fermi hard fork is part of a broader roadmap focused on scaling performance rather than expanding block size or altering economic parameters. The timing of the upgrade coincides with elevated stablecoin liquidity on the network, with stablecoin supply remaining near the $12–13 billion range through 2025. Post-activation, market participants will monitor network stability, block times, and transaction throughput.
BNB Chain to Activate Fermi Hard Fork on Mainnet in January 2026
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BNB Chain will activate the Fermi hard fork on mainnet on 14 January 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The upgrade targets improved block times, throughput, and execution performance. Validators and node operators must update their clients to stay in sync. The mainnet upgrade focuses on scaling performance, not block size or economic changes. Stablecoin liquidity remains strong, with supply near $12–13 billion through 2025. Post-activation, observers will track network stability, block times, and transaction throughput.
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