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BNB Smart Chain upgrade lifts gas limit to 70M as network hits 95% capacity

The Cryptonomist·September 14, 2026·1 min read
BNB Smart Chain upgrade lifts gas limit to 70M as network hits 95% capacity

BNB Smart Chain validators are pushing the network's target block gas limit to 70 million by September 15 as part of a coordinated capacity upgrade. The move follows a hard fork three weeks ago and comes as the chain nears 95% capacity.

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