BNB Chain's testnet is testing a proposal that could dramatically speed up how many transactions it processes per second. BEP-675, a new proposal, uses optimized block execution to reach 2,324 transactions per second — an 88% jump over current performance. The mainnet rollout is still pending.
Testnet results show a big jump
The numbers come from the BNB Chain testnet, where BEP-675 has been put through its paces. The proposal's optimized block execution delivers 2,324 TPS, a significant leap from the baseline. That's the kind of gain that could matter for a network handling high-volume activity, though it's still just a test.
No specific date for a mainnet release has been given. The proposal remains under review, and the testnet figures are what developers have to work with for now.
What optimized block execution means
Block execution is the process of validating and applying transactions in a block. BEP-675 tweaks how that works, making it more efficient. The result is a higher throughput without changing the underlying consensus rules — at least as far as the proposal describes. The exact mechanics aren't public beyond the optimization angle, but the testnet data speaks for itself.
An 88% improvement is substantial. For context, that's nearly double the previous rate. But the proposal is still a proposal. It has to survive scrutiny and get the green light before it touches the mainnet.
Mainnet decision pending
The next step is for the BNB Chain team to decide whether BEP-675 moves forward. That decision hasn't happened yet. The testnet results are promising, but they're not a commitment.
Whether BEP-675 reaches mainnet — and when — remains an open question. For now, the proposal sits on the testnet, and the 2,324 TPS figure is what everyone's watching.
