BNB Chain Completes Lorentz Testnet Hard Forks, Mainnet Launches Scheduled for April 21 and 29

opBNB achieves 0.5s block times; BSC testnet runs at 1.5s — faster transactions and smoother performance ahead of April mainnet upgrades.BNB Chain has completed the Lorentz hard fork on its testnets, delivering significantly faster block times and enhanced network performance. The upgrade sets the stage for the highly anticipated mainnet launches of opBNB and BNB Smart Chain (BSC) later this month.According to BNB Chain’s official announcement: opBNB testnet is now running with 0.5-second block times BSC testnet is live with 1.5-second block timesThese upgrades mark a major step toward improved scalability, reduced latency, and a more seamless user experience across the BNB ecosystem.Mainnet Upgrade Schedule🔸 opBNB Mainnet Lorentz Upgrade: April 21, 2025 @ 03:00 AM UTC🔸 BSC Mainnet Lorentz Upgrade: April 29, 2025 @ 05:05 AM UTC