Lawrence Jengar
Nov 14, 2025 12:03
Explore the latest updates from the BNB Chain ecosystem, including key metrics, new project launches, and significant developments in the blockchain network for November 6-12, 2025.
The BNB Chain ecosystem has experienced another dynamic week from November 6 to 12, 2025, showcasing impressive metrics and numerous developments across its network. The latest updates highlight significant activity in decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and other sectors, according to BNB Chain’s official blog.
Key Data Highlights
The BNB Chain recorded substantial user engagement and transaction volumes during the week. The Binance Smart Chain (BSC) reported an average of 2,332,057 daily active users, while opBNB saw 2,126,070 users. In terms of transaction volume, BSC processed 137,847,772 transactions, and opBNB handled 29,612,594 transactions. The total trading volume across the chain reached $59.4 billion, and the total value locked (TVL) was noted at $12.167 billion by November 12.
New Projects and Ecosystem Milestones
Several innovative projects debuted on the BNB Chain, adding to its diverse ecosystem. Ondo Finance launched as a tokenization platform for onchain exposure to publicly traded securities. Yu Jie introduced a unique anime-focused prediction market, while Ask Brain developed an AI tool for explaining smart contracts in real-time. Other notable projects include Perpmate, a decentralized exchange with leverage options, and Haven, a decentralized platform for creating AI agents.
Significant Ecosystem Updates
Several strategic updates were announced, impacting users and developers alike. The existing BNB Chain Multi-Sig Wallet is scheduled for sunset, urging users to migrate to Safe Global to secure their assets. Additionally, BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund is now live on BNB Chain, offering tokenized U.S. dollar yields and acceptance as collateral on Binance.
The Local Hack Buenos Aires event, organized by BNB Chain and YZi Labs, provided developers with mentorship and exposure, fostering innovation in the region. Following this, Demo Night Buenos Aires will showcase early-stage projects to venture capitalists and the Web3 community during DevConnect.
Network Enhancements
Technical advancements include the Fermi Testnet Hardfork, which reduced block time from 750ms to 450ms, enhancing network performance. Community members are invited to participate in stress tests before its mainnet activation.
The extended 0 Fee Carnival continues to allow free transfers of USD1 and USDC on BNB Chain, promoting cost-effective stablecoin transactions. DappBay has been established as the central hub for verified BNB Chain projects, ensuring accurate data through monthly automated verifications.
These developments underline BNB Chain’s commitment to expanding its ecosystem, enhancing user experience, and maintaining robust network performance, positioning it as a pivotal player in the blockchain space.
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