BNB Chain (BNB-USD) is leveling up to keep up with the wild memecoin rush. The explosion of community-driven tokens like Test (TST) and Broccoli has pushed transaction volumes to new highs, but it has also clogged the network. To handle the surge, BNB Chain has introduced validator upgrades, expanded liquidity, and new AI-driven features, according to Cointelegraph.
The upgrades allow validators to process more bids per block, making transactions faster and reducing congestion. The thing is, BNB’s price surge and the memecoin frenzy have sent gas fees soaring to a record $15 million. So to keep things running smoothly, the network is rolling out changes that prioritize fast, time-sensitive transactions like token swaps.
Community Tokens Drive BNB Chain Growth
Memecoins aren’t just jokes—they’re moving serious money. The Test (TST) token shot to a $35 million market cap after a BNB Chain tutorial mistakenly left a video frame unblurred. Things escalated when Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao retweeted the event, pushing the token’s valuation to $500 million before Binance listed it.
Broccoli saw a similar rise. After CZ casually revealed his dog’s name on social media, a Broccoli-themed token frenzy followed. One token even reached a $1.5 billion market cap overnight. To keep up with the hype, BNB Chain rolled out a $4.4 million liquidity program. It funded over 70 projects in just one day.
BNB Chain’s native token, BNB, plays a key role in powering transactions and securing the network. At the time of writing, BNB is sitting at $593.48.
