BNB Chain’s Layer 2 Scaling Solution opBNB Goes Live on Mainnet

SUMMARY

• BNB Chain's Layer 2 scaling solution, opBNB, has gone live on mainnet for infrastructure providers.
• The mainnet will be open to the public from the end of August or early September.
• opBNB uses the Optimism OP Stack Bedrock to provide unparalleled speed, security, and scalability to users worldwide.
• Post-Mainnet launch, opBNB's focus will be on enhancing fraud-proof systems, implementing account abstraction, and ensuring seamless data availability and interoperability with the BNB Greenfield ecosystem.

Following months of meticulous development and testing, BNB Chain has announced today that it is opening up the mainnet for its Layer 2 scaling solution, opBNB, to infrastructure providers. The mainnet will be open to the public from the end of August or early September. 

Utilizing the Optimism OP Stack Bedrock, opBNB is poised to bring unparalleled speed, security, and scalability to users worldwide across various sectors of decentralized finance. 

Testnet Milestones

Prioritizing scalability and security, opBNB has achieved key milestones during the Testnet phase. With 435,972 unique wallet addresses participating, opBNB witnessed rigorous testing, processing over 7 million onchain transactions and attracting over 40 deployed dApps. To support ecosystem development, opBNB offers grants, builder programs, and funding initiatives. These include the Builder Grant for innovative open-source projects, the BNB Chain Kickstart offering essential tools, and the MVB Accelerator Program for holistic incubation.

Now, on the brink of the Mainnet launch, opBNB remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation and growth. The Mainnet timeline sets its launch for mid-August 2023, with early access granted to infrastructure providers. General access is expected at the end of August or early September, based on the criteria outlined in the Mainnet genesis.

Post-Mainnet launch, opBNB's focus includes enhancing fraud-proof systems, implementing account abstraction, and ensuring seamless data availability and interoperability with the BNB Greenfield ecosystem. By emphasizing these objectives, opBNB aims to create a resilient, decentralized, and high-performance blockchain network that fosters innovation and adoption across digital domains.