Author: chloe

Chloe Adams writes about the infrastructure layer of crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 1 networks, stablecoins, DeFi and the regulation shaping how these systems are used. At BlockchainJournal, she pays close attention to protocol upgrades, network activity and adoption claims, separating meaningful ecosystem progress from technical noise or premature conclusions.When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.

BNB Chain will launch its highly anticipated hard fork named Fermi this Wednesday, January 14, 2026. This BNB Chain Fermi upgrade will reduce block times on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) from 0.75 to just 0.45 seconds. Nina Rong, executive director of growth for the firm, confirmed that the primary goal is to improve speed without compromising the system’s reliability.

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