As the BNB Beacon Chain prepares for its major second sunset upgrade, scheduled for July 14, 2024, at 06:00 UTC, the crypto community is poised for another milestone in the chain’s evolution. This upgrade, intended for block height 378,062,790, requires all full node runners on the mainnet to move to version 0.10.22 on the scheduled date.
This strategic update underlines Binance’s commitment to improving network performance and security and marks a crucial step in the ongoing BC Fusion project. Preparing for this transition is crucial, as it ensures continuity and stability within the network and strengthens the infrastructure that supports a wide range of decentralized applications and services.
BNB Beacon Chain Mainnet’s second sunset upgrade will take place on July 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM UTC!
BNB/BEP2 Asset Holders: Transfer assets from Beacon Chain to BSC
— BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) June 27, 2024
Mandatory actions and system improvements
The upcoming upgrade introduces critical changes that require active participation from various stakeholders within the ecosystem. BNB and BEP2 asset holders are instructed to transfer their assets from the Beacon Chain (BC) to the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) to protect their investments and align with the new network protocols.
Likewise, BNB stakers are advised to migrate their delegations accordingly. The upgrade process for full-node operators involves several steps: synchronizing with the network, updating to the new binaries and configuration files, and adjusting settings to include the SecondSunsetHeight parameter in their systems.
This upgrade is not just a technical routine, but a strategic improvement to strengthen the chain’s infrastructure against emerging challenges and opportunities in the blockchain space.
Implications of automatic refund features
In conjunction with the upgrade, the BNB Beacon Chain will introduce an automatic refund mechanism aimed at increasing transparency and trust within the ecosystem. This feature automatically unlocks and refunds BEP2 assets held in timelocks or atomic swaps, allowing asset holders to regain control without manual intervention.
Additionally, BNB delegations will undergo an automatic delegation process, with refunds issued to delegators after the unbonding period, which ranges from 7 to 14 days. These updates are designed to streamline operations and minimize potential disruptions during the transition, improving user experience and stakeholder confidence in the robustness of the network.
