The team behind the BNB Chain Network (BSC) explained that the next great update, called Maxwell, will occur when it is implemented on June 30th. Main Net (Main Network). A statement issued June 26th on X details that “all Dapps, Validators and Infrastructure equipment must be prepared for blocks of less than a second.”
Branch (Hard Form) Maxwell will introduce three important updates, as explained by Cryptonoticia at the end of May last year. The first is promoted by the Binance 524 Evolution Proposal (BEP-524). Reduces block processing time from 1.5 to 0.75 seconds.
At the time of this article, BNBSCAN Block Explorer confirms that the BNB chain network is blocked in 1.5 seconds.
Therefore, updating Maxwell could take another step and potentially improve the user experience in distributed applications (DAPPS). Low latency and high agilityespecially in the range of applications that run in real time with Decentralized Financial (DEFI) and applications.
The second improvement, BEP-563, optimizes communication between validators, the mandatory node that guarantees network consensus. These nodes with faster blocks They need to agree to trade less time.
BEP-563 has a unique identifier built into it (nodeid) System contracts aimed at promoting the identification and efficient exchange of messages on the network peer to peer (P2P, people by person).
This minimizes errors such as Lost the vote or delayed the proposalan important factor for maintaining stability at an estimated block time of 0.75 seconds.
BEP-564 improves the logic logic of the block. In a chain, nodes synchronize the data to validate transactions. The proposal introduces a more efficient message structure, according to the BNB chain team. The expansion of the acceleration block Even under network pressure.
This reduces latency, improves synchronization, and ensures data reaches all participants more quickly.
Other improvements Maxwell brings to the BNB chain
Additionally, Maxwell incorporates other technical improvements, according to Github’s repository. among them, Optimizing validator memory managementcoordinate BSC customers to handle 0.75 seconds blocks due to low risk of breakdowns. It also reduces gas limits from 70 million to 35 million per block in the test network (test) Maintain a balanced processing level.
On the other hand, using Maxwell increases the parameters epoch 500-1,000 blocks. In the BNB chain, epoch This represents the cycle in which the set of active validators is reorganized and their extensions are designed To maintain consensus stability.
Next, the parameters Turn Length (“Turn Period”; defines the number of consecutive blocks each validator proposes before giving the next turn) has now doubled to 8-16 blocks. These adjustments are attempting to maintain an approximate period 12 seconds per validator shift, Despite reducing the block time to 0.75 seconds.
Finally, another novelty is the indirect adjustments that affect the validator’s penalty system. With a more stringent verification mechanism and shorter time, the nodes need to operate more accurately to avoid sanctions. System of Thrashing It does not change structurally. These parameters enhance the safety of the consensus by increasing participation criteria.