BNB Chain Unveils New L1 Roadmap, Retaining Shared BNB Token
BNB Chain's upcoming Layer 1 aims for 200ms block times and a 2027 launch, maintaining BNB as its native token.
BNB Chain's upcoming Layer 1 aims for 200ms block times and a 2027 launch, maintaining BNB as its native token. BNB (BNB) is trading at ₹70,256 ($738.29), down 0.4% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto.news, with live market data added, as of Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:15:01 UTC.
The new L1 plan signifies BNB Chain's strategic evolution to enhance scalability while preserving the unified BNB ecosystem, impacting millions of users and developers.
- BNB Chain plans a new Layer 1 with 200ms block times and 2027 launch.
- Public testnet expected in late 2026; BNB remains the native token.
- BNB price remains stable amid the announcement.
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- BNB Chain Unveils New L1 Roadmap, Retaining Shared BNB Token — this brief
BNB Chain has announced a new Layer 1 roadmap targeting 200ms block times, aiming to enhance the network's scalability and performance. The plan includes a shared BNB token across chains and a public testnet scheduled for late 2026, with a full launch planned for 2027.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has responded to the announcement, indicating the company's strategic focus on evolving the BNB Chain ecosystem. The decision to retain BNB as the native token underscores the commitment to a unified ecosystem, potentially benefiting millions of users and developers.
The announcement comes as the broader crypto market remains relatively flat, with 
Bitcoin experiencing a minor 0.43% decline over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 50, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
BNB's price has shown resilience, with a modest 0.17% decrease over the past day and a 1.74% increase over the last week. This stability suggests that the market has not yet fully reacted to the new L1 plan.
The development highlights BNB Chain's ambition to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. Investors and developers will likely watch the progress of the public testnet closely as a key indicator of the new L1's potential.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, BNB (BNB) has moved from ₹70,528.45$741.15 to ₹70,256.29$738.29 — -0.39%.
The chart plots BNB's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BNB ≈ ₹75,674.72 (about $738.29), down 0.7% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
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BNB Chain Unveils New L1 Roadmap, Retaining Shared BNB Token — questions & answers
What are the key features of BNB Chain's new L1 plan?
The new L1 aims for 200ms block times, a shared BNB token, and a 2027 launch with a public testnet in late 2026.
How has the market reacted to the BNB Chain announcement?
BNB's price has remained relatively stable, with a slight 0.17% decrease over the past 24 hours.
When will the public testnet for the new L1 be available?
The public testnet is expected in late 2026.
How much is 1 BNB worth in rupee today?
About ₹75,674.72 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $738.29. The rupee price moves with both BNB's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our BNB in rupee page for any amount.
Has BNB's price moved since this brief was published?
BNB is down 0.39% since this brief first published — trading at ₹70,256 ($738.29) now versus ₹70,528 ($741.15) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto.news. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.