BNB Chain Plans New 200ms Layer 1 as CZ Says One Token Will Power Multiple Chains

BNB Chain is developing a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain that will operate alongside BNB Smart Chain (BSC). The new network targets 200-millisecond block times and faster transaction processing while retaining BNB as its native asset.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) responded to the development with a concise message: “Multiple chains, one coin.” His statement reinforces the project’s decision to expand its blockchain infrastructure without introducing another cryptocurrency.

New Layer 1 Targets Faster Transactions

The upcoming blockchain, currently called New L1, aims to support applications that require extremely low latency and high transaction throughput.

According to BNB Chain’s technical documentation, the network will feature 200-millisecond block intervals and sub-second transaction finality. It also targets transaction pre-confirmations in approximately 20 milliseconds.

The network will introduce several advanced capabilities, including native account abstraction, reserved transaction capacity, and privacy-focused transfers.

These improvements could benefit decentralized exchanges, payment platforms, artificial intelligence applications, and institutional blockchain services. For example, faster transaction confirmations could help trading platforms execute orders more efficiently during periods of heavy activity.

However, the performance targets reflect the development network’s current design. Actual results may change before the public launch.

BNB Remains the Native Token Across Networks

One of the project’s most significant decisions involves its token structure. Rather than creating a separate cryptocurrency, BNB Chain plans to use BNB across its expanding ecosystem.

BNB will serve as the native asset for transaction fees, validator staking, and network governance. A planned cross-chain bridge will also connect the new blockchain with BSC.

This approach could expand BNB’s utility as more applications deploy across the ecosystem. However, additional network activity does not automatically guarantee increased token demand or higher prices.

CZ’s statement highlights the broader strategy of supporting multiple blockchain networks through one existing cryptocurrency.

Testnet Expected Before the End of 2026

BNB Chain’s development roadmap targets a public testnet launch by the end of 2026, followed by a potential mainnet release in early 2027.

The project currently operates in an internal development environment, with no public testnet or mainnet endpoints available.

Meanwhile, BSC will continue operating as an independent network within the broader ecosystem. The new Layer 1 will complement its existing infrastructure rather than replace it.

The expansion signals BNB Chain’s ambition to compete in high-speed blockchain infrastructure. Its eventual impact will depend on developer adoption, network reliability, and successful execution of the planned launch.