BNB Chain's Fermi Upgrade Reduces Block Time to 250 Milliseconds
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 26 2025- Block Time Reduction: The Fermi hard fork on BNB Chain will reduce block times from 750 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, aimed at supporting applications that require rapid execution, thereby enhancing user experience and strengthening the network's competitive edge.
- Infrastructure Optimization: The new indexing feature allows users to access only the necessary blockchain data, reducing hardware and data burdens, which makes participation more accessible, particularly for applications relying on partial data.
- Throughput Enhancement Goal: This upgrade reflects BNB Chain's strategy to increase throughput, as it currently processes just over 200 transactions per second, while its theoretical capacity is significantly higher, aiming to close the gap with traditional payment systems.
- Rising User Activity: With a significant increase in active addresses, BNB Chain's network usage is approaching levels seen in other high-performance networks like Solana, indicating its growing appeal in decentralized finance applications.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
