BNB Smart Chain

**AnomaPay has launched on BNB Chain**, offering a private payments solution for cryptocurrency users. **Key features:** - Enables private transactions using major stablecoins and digital assets - Provides full privacy protection for onchain activity - Available now on BNB Chain network The launch addresses growing demand for privacy in blockchain transactions. Users can now conduct payments while maintaining confidentiality over their onchain movements. *This is informational content only, not financial advice.*

**Phase 1 Deadline Approaching** BNB Chain's Token Recovery Tool will transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 on **30 April 2026**. This marks a significant change in how asset recovery requests are processed. **Key Changes After April 30:** - Recovery requests shift from individual processing to **batch processing** - Processing timelines extend from 7 days to approximately **1 month** - Users planning to recover assets should act before the deadline for faster service **What This Means:** The tool is being phased out gradually. While recovery will still be possible after April 30, users will experience longer wait times. Those with pending recovery needs should submit requests during Phase 1 to benefit from the current 7-day turnaround. Full details available in the [official sunset plan](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/bnb-beacon-chain-token-recovery-tool-sunset-plan).

**Printr V2 is now operational on BNB Chain**, introducing a new staking mechanism that allows participants to earn full custom fees. **Key features:** - Stakers can now earn complete custom fees through the platform - The upgrade represents a significant change from the previous version - Available exclusively on BNB Chain infrastructure The launch expands earning opportunities for users who stake their assets on the platform. The V2 upgrade focuses on fee distribution, directing all custom fees to stakers rather than splitting them with the protocol. *This represents a shift in how rewards are allocated within the Printr ecosystem.*

BNB Chain's **Osaka/Mendel hard fork** launches April 28 at 02:30 UTC, bringing infrastructure improvements focused on real-world performance. **Key improvements:** - More consistent transaction behavior - Faster confirmation times - Better performance under network load The upgrade builds on a year of performance enhancements and aims to strengthen the network's reliability during actual usage conditions. [Full technical breakdown](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/osaka-mendel-hard-fork-strengthening-bnb-chain-after-sub-second-speed-gains)

An upcoming Ethereum upgrade focuses on execution-layer improvements that make gas behavior more predictable and set clearer limits on heavy computations. **Key changes:** - More consistent gas costs across transactions - Better-defined computational boundaries - Reduced edge cases that previously caught developers off guard **Impact:** Developers gain a more stable environment for building applications, while users experience fewer transaction surprises. The upgrade takes a measured approach, prioritizing reliability over dramatic changes. This execution-focused update builds on earlier plans for a low-risk fork aimed at tightening performance without introducing unnecessary complexity.

BNB Chain is rolling out the Osaka/Mendel upgrade on April 28, introducing 9 BEPs (BNB Evolution Proposals) designed to enhance execution, performance, and reliability. **Key improvements include:** - In-memory voting mechanism for faster finality - New CLZ opcode for developers - Refined gas caps for more predictable performance The proposals combine innovations from the broader blockchain ecosystem with custom solutions built specifically for BNB Chain. The upgrade aims to deliver sub-second transaction finality while maintaining network stability. These technical enhancements represent practical improvements to the chain's infrastructure rather than theoretical upgrades.

**BNB Chain is organizing a series of events in Hong Kong from April 19-21** to connect with builders and celebrate its ecosystem. The centerpiece is the **BNB HK Super Meetup on April 19**, bringing together builders, founders, and community members working on the BNB ecosystem. The events are sponsored by multiple ecosystem partners including: - Predict.fun - Alibaba Cloud - Ondo Finance - PancakeSwap - Brevis - Several other DeFi and infrastructure projects The multi-day gathering aims to foster connections within the BNB Chain community and showcase the ecosystem's development activity.

**BNB Chain has emerged as the dominant platform for ERC-8004 AI agents**, according to recent data from @8004_scan and reporting by @DefiantNews. **Key Statistics:** - 1 in 3 ERC-8004 AI agents now operate on BNB Chain - Over 34,828 AI agents are currently locked in on the network - The number continues to grow steadily This milestone positions BNB Chain as the leading blockchain for AI agent deployment, outpacing other networks in this emerging sector. The concentration of AI agents suggests developers are choosing BNB Chain for its infrastructure capabilities. Track real-time AI agent activity on [@8004_scan](https://8004_scan).

BNB Chain has published an update highlighting recently launched decentralized applications across multiple sectors. The new dApps span six key categories: - Artificial Intelligence - Real World Assets (RWA) - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Payments - Privacy - Decentralized Social (DeSoc) Full details about these projects are available in [BNB Chain's blog post](https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/newest-dapps-on-bnb-chain-12-march).

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).