BNB Chain Hackathon 2024: Calling all Devs!

**BNB Chain remains secure** following the recent Balance exploit incident. - No BNB Chain projects have been compromised - **Forked projects** should exercise extreme caution - Teams recommend pausing operations as precautionary measure The BNB Chain team and partners are **actively monitoring** the evolving situation to ensure ecosystem safety. Stay vigilant and prioritize security protocols during this period.

**Allbridge Core** has achieved a significant milestone, completing **320,000 transfers** on BNB Chain. The cross-chain bridge protocol enables seamless token swaps between different blockchain networks. This milestone demonstrates growing adoption of cross-chain infrastructure. - Built specifically on BNB Chain infrastructure - Focuses on smooth cross-chain swap functionality - Community-driven growth contributing to milestone Allbridge continues expanding its cross-chain capabilities as demand for multi-chain solutions increases across the ecosystem.

**Nine new projects** have launched on BNB Chain between October 23-29, expanding the ecosystem's DApp offerings. The new launches include: - **CheckIn** - Social platform integration - **DeHub** - Decentralized hub services - **GMon** - Gaming and entertainment - **UpscaleTrade** - Trading platform - **x402bscan** - Blockchain explorer tools - **SurfLayer** - Layer solutions - **MyriadMarkets** - Multi-market platform - **Printr** - Digital printing services - **Myra** - Community platform This continues BNB Chain's steady growth in attracting new projects to its Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystem. [Learn more about the launches](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/newest-dapps-on-bnb-chain-oct-23-29)

**opBNB Testnet** is preparing for the **Fourier Hardfork** with a critical deadline approaching. **Key Details:** - Upgrade deadline: **November 6, 03:00 UTC** - New feature: **250ms block times** - Action required: Node upgrades mandatory **What Builders Need to Do:** - Update nodes before the deadline - Ensure compatibility with faster block processing - Stay synced with network changes This hardfork will significantly **reduce block times** from current intervals to just 250 milliseconds, improving transaction speed and network performance. **Critical:** Nodes not upgraded by the deadline will lose sync with the network and become incompatible with the new protocol. Developers should prepare for enhanced throughput capabilities once the upgrade is complete.

**Final day** for zero-fee USDT and USD1 transfers on BNB Chain approaches. The gas-free carnival that began in July has been **extended multiple times** but ends October 30, 2025. Key benefits ending: - Zero transaction fees for USDT transfers - Free USD1 movements - No gas costs for withdrawals and bridging Users can still: - Transfer stablecoins between wallets - Bridge assets across networks - Withdraw funds to exchanges **Act quickly** - this promotion has saved users significant transaction costs over months. [Learn the process](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/move-your-stablecoins-for-free-0-fee-carnival-for-usd1-and-usdt-transfers-extended)