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BNB Chain has extended its **0 Fee Carnival** program through **May 31, 2026**, continuing to cover gas fees for transactions involving three stablecoins: USDC, USD1, and U. **Key Details:** - Users pay zero transaction fees when moving these stablecoins across wallets and exchanges - The program has already covered over **$4.5 million** in gas fees for users - BNB Chain processes approximately **40% of all stablecoin transactions globally** The extension allows users to continue transferring these specific stablecoins without incurring typical blockchain transaction costs. Full program details and eligible platforms are available at [BNB Chain's official blog](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/0-fee-transactions-for-usdc-usd1-u-extended-until-may-31). If you're moving stablecoins on BNB Chain, check if your transactions qualify for zero fees before the May 31 deadline.

**BNB Chain has emerged as the most-used blockchain network**, recording approximately **50.8 million active users** over the past 30 days - more than any other chain. The data from Token Terminal shows: - BNB Chain maintains the **highest user count** across all competing blockchains - User adoption continues to grow daily - The network's Layer-1 and Layer-2 infrastructure supports this massive user base This milestone demonstrates BNB Chain's position as a leading platform for blockchain activity, outpacing competitors in terms of actual network usage and user engagement.

BNB Chain continues its expansion with fresh decentralized applications spanning multiple sectors. **Key Areas of Growth:** - DeFi (Decentralized Finance) - Privacy-focused applications - AI-powered tools - Additional emerging categories The ecosystem maintains steady development momentum, building on previous launches from March that included RWA (Real World Assets), payments, and DeSoc (Decentralized Social) applications. This ongoing activity demonstrates the platform's commitment to supporting diverse use cases across its Layer-1 and Layer-2 infrastructure.

BNB Smart Chain has successfully activated the **Osaka/Mendel hard fork**, implementing 9 BNB Evolution Proposals (BEPs) focused on network stability and performance improvements. **Key Performance Gains:** - TPS increased to ~3,900 in high-throughput scenarios (up from ~2,800) - Block finality latency improved by ~37%, now averaging 650ms - Zero slash events triggered since activation The upgrade follows a year of performance enhancements and aims to deliver more consistent transaction behavior and faster confirmations under real-world usage conditions. [Full technical breakdown](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/osaka-mendel-hard-fork-strengthening-bnb-chain-after-sub-second-speed-gains)