BNB Chain’s Maxwell Hardfork Rolls Out for Smoother GameFi

• Maxwell hardfork reduces BNB Chain block time to 0.75 seconds, doubling transaction speed for smoother GameFi and NFT activity.
• Enhanced node syncing and validator communication aim to stabilize network performance under high demand.

BNB Chain has officially launched its Maxwell hardfork. As revealed, this newly introduced update aims to help strengthen the user experience across the blockchain

This is especially necessary in sectors such as GameFi, NFTs, and decentralized finance. The update comes amid growing interest in faster, more stable crypto networks. Importantly, this sets the stage for major throughput improvements on the Binance-backed chain.

Maxwell Hardfork Cuts Block Time, Boosts Performance

According to reports, the Maxwell hardfork went live on June 30, 2025, marking a major milestone in BNB Chain’s push for better speed and efficiency. As mentioned in our previous news article, this upgrade reduces the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) block time in half, from 1.5 seconds to 0.75 seconds. By doing so, it effectively doubles the chain’s transaction capacity.

Additionally, the Maxwell upgrade follows April’s Lorentz fork, which had already improved block time from 3 seconds to 1.5 seconds. Developers and users reported better dApp responsiveness and smoother DeFi performance after that rollout. Now, Maxwell takes those improvements a step further.

Still, alongside shorter block intervals, the hardfork also introduces a new protocol: BEP-524. This protocol is what enables the 0.75-second block time. It supports faster transactions, such as token swaps, NFT minting, and in-game actions, in blockchain-based games

It is worth noting that these changes are expected to make BNB Chain more appealing to developers and players in the GameFi space. Similarly, validator communication has also been improved. In addition, Maxwell adjusted the peer-to-peer messaging system by reducing sync delays when nodes exchange information

As a result, the network can remain stable and quick even under heavy use. The BEP-564 standard, introduced in this hardfork, adds two key message types. They include GetBlocksByRangeMsg and RangeBlocksMsg. These help nodes sync large sets of blocks at once, improving both speed and reliability.

BNB Token Reacts as Chain Shows Signs of Strength

It is essential to note that the BNB Chain upgrade occurs at a time when the broader cryptocurrency market is showing strength. For example, the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin is currently trading at $107,018.18. According to Marketcap, BNB is currently trading at $653.68 after rebounding 2.2% from a support level of $642.

Daily trading volume has increased, suggesting heightened interest in the token as the hard fork takes effect. Analysts believe BNB could aim for the $720 resistance level next. If momentum continues, $760 may be the next target. However, caution remains, as any sudden sell-off could pull prices back to the $520–$540 range.

Maxwell may be a technical upgrade, but its impact could reach far beyond backend performance. With faster speeds and improved syncing, BNB Chain aims to lead the way in user experience for Web3 platforms.

In another important development related to BNB, CNF has reported that Nano Labs, a blockchain infrastructure company based in China, has committed $500 million to purchase Binance’s BNB token. The investment will be made through a private placement deal using convertible promissory notes.

Additionally, as highlighted in our previous news article, global digital asset exchange giant Binance has launched the DeFi App (HOME), which airdrops rewards for BNB Holders.