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Binance to Support BNB Smart Chain Upgrade and Hard Fork in January 2026

The exchange will suspend deposits and withdrawals during scheduled maintenance ahead of the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) upgrade and hard fork.

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Terms & Concepts
  • BNB Smart Chain (BEP20): A blockchain network developed by Binance supporting smart contracts (self-executing blockchain code) and BEP20 token standards.
  • Hard Fork: A blockchain upgrade that creates a permanent divergence from the previous version, requiring all participants to update to the new rules.
  • Wallet Maintenance: A period when cryptocurrency exchange wallets are temporarily unavailable for transactions to implement updates or security measures.