BNB Chain Announces Three-Phase Sunset Timeline Starting April 2026
BNB Chain Announces Three-Phase Sunset Timeline Starting April 2026
⏰ The countdown begins
BNB Chain has outlined a three-phase sunset process beginning now and extending through July 2026.
Phase 1 (Now - April 30, 2026)
- Normal operations continue
- Recovery available within 7 days
Phase 2 (May 1 - June 30, 2026)
- Batch processing shifts to monthly
- Recovery time extends to 1 month
Phase 3 (From July 1, 2026)
- Manual recovery required
- Users must sign transactions themselves
Processing times will increase with each phase. Users are advised to migrate BEP2 tokens to BNB Smart Chain immediately to avoid delays.
Migration resources:
Additional details about Phase 3 will be announced later.
Sunset will occur in three phases: • Phase 1 (Now - 30 Apr 2026): Normal operation, recovery within 7 days • Phase 2 (1 May - 30 Jun 2026): Batch processing monthly, recovery within 1 month • Phase 3 (From 1 Jul 2026): Manual recovery requiring user transaction signing. More
BNB Chain Compiles Agent Skills for Developers
**BNB Chain is gathering agent skills for builders in its ecosystem.** The blockchain platform is collecting submissions from developers to create a comprehensive resource of agent capabilities. Contributors are asked to share: - What their agent skill does - Setup instructions for developers - Repository links Submissions should use the hashtag #BNBAgents. The initiative aims to help developers integrate various agent functionalities into their BNB Chain projects. **Important:** Users should conduct their own research and evaluate security risks before implementing any shared tools.
BNB Beacon Chain Token Recovery Tool Begins Three-Phase Sunset
BNB Chain has initiated a three-phase sunset of its Beacon Chain Token Recovery Tool, effective today. **Key Points:** - Token recovery request processing times will increase with each phase - BEP2 token holders should migrate to BNB Smart Chain immediately to avoid delays - Migration tools and guides are available now **What to do:** Migrate your BEP2 tokens to BSC as soon as possible using the [token recovery tool](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/token-recovery). A detailed [migration guide](https://docs.bnbchain.org/bc-fusion/post-fusion/token-recovery/) is available. Full details in the [official blog post](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-beacon-chain-token-recovery-tool-sunset-plan).
BNB Beacon Chain Token Recovery: What You Can and Cannot Retrieve
**Recovery Eligibility Clarified** Following the BNB Beacon Chain shutdown on December 3rd, the recovery parameters are now defined: **What Can Be Recovered:** - BEP2 tokens on BNB Beacon Chain that were **mirrored to BEP20 tokens** on BNB Smart Chain are eligible for recovery through the upcoming token recovery tool **What Cannot Be Recovered:** - Tokens that were **never mirrored** to BNB Smart Chain - Permissionless mirroring (BEP84) has been **permanently disabled** The token recovery tool is currently in testnet and awaiting governance approval, expected to begin mid-December. Full details available in the [official documentation](https://docs.bnbchain.org/bc-fusion/post-fusion/token-recovery/). **Security Warning:** Do not respond to DMs claiming to help with asset recovery - these are scams. Official updates will only come through BNB Chain's verified social channels.
🚀 Stablecoin Milestone
**$U stablecoin hits $1B milestone on BNB Chain** The $U stablecoin reached $1 billion in total supply on BNB Chain in under three months, marking significant growth in the network's stablecoin ecosystem. **Key details:** - Milestone achieved in less than 90 days - Part of broader stablecoin expansion on BNB Chain - Follows previous growth trends showing increased stablecoin activity on the network [Source](<https://x.com/UTechStables/status/2029056641807859748>)