Binance to Support Upcoming BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork

Binance announced today that it will fully support the upcoming BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network upgrade and hard fork, ensuring uninterrupted service quality and optimal user experience across the ecosystem.To prepare for the upgrade, Binance will conduct scheduled wallet maintenance for the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network on 2025-12-16 at 06:00 (UTC). As part of this process, deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended starting at 05:55 (UTC) and will reopen once maintenance is completed—expected to take approximately one hour.Network Upgrade & Hard Fork TimelineThe BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network upgrade and hard fork are set to occur at 2026-01-14 at 02:30 (UTC). In line with standard protocol, Binance will pause deposits and withdrawals of all BEP20 tokens beginning around 02:25 (UTC).Key Points Users Should KnowTrading unaffected: Spot, margin, and futures trading for all BEP20-related assets will continue without interruption.No user action required: Binance will handle all technical adjustments necessary to support the hard fork and network upgrade.Services will resume automatically: Deposits and withdrawals will reopen once the network is deemed stable. No further announcement is expected.User funds remain safe: All assets on Binance will remain secure throughout the maintenance and upgrade period.