Transaction Throughput

Pasteur Upgrade Goes Live: BNB Chain Lifts Capacity 88% to 2,324 TPS

BNB Smart Chain activated its Pasteur hardfork on August 25, 2026, increasing transaction capacity by 88% to 2,324 transactions per second without changing block times. This upgrade, driven by BEP-675, BEP-682, and BEP-695, enhances security for cross-chain asset movement and improves network predictability. The changes are expected to benefit web3 gaming titles by reducing transaction congestion and supporting larger player bases.