BNB Chain to Retire BNB Chain Wallet Extension on October 15, 2025

According to BNB Chain’s official announcement, the BEW browser extension will be discontinued and removed from extension stores, urging users to back up recovery information and migrate to alternative wallets.

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Summary

BNB Chain officially announced that the BNB Chain Wallet (BEW) browser extension will be discontinued on October 15, 2025, and removed from extension stores. The platform confirmed that user funds remain safe but warned that continued access after the cutoff date will be at the user’s own risk. Users are instructed to securely back up seed phrases and private keys, uninstall BEW after saving recovery information, and adopt a new wallet solution for ongoing use.

Terms & Concepts
  • BNB Chain: A blockchain network developed by Binance, supporting smart contracts and decentralized applications.
  • Seed Phrase: A series of words generated by a cryptocurrency wallet that allows access to the wallet's funds and recovery if lost.
  • Private Key: A cryptographic key that grants access to cryptocurrency funds, requiring secure storage to prevent unauthorized access.