BNB Chain Announces Native Liquid Staking
The BNB Smart Chain (BSC) ecosystem is set to enhance its functionality with the introduction of native liquid staking. Scheduled for implementation between April and early May, this feature marks a significant advancement in blockchain technology within the BNB Chain.
Strategic Developments and Shutdown of BNB Beacon Chain
Liquid Staking Integration (LSDFi) is a critical phase in the BNB Chain’s strategy, leading up to the complete decommissioning of the BNB Beacon Chain in June 2024. This transition to the BSC is designed to streamline operations, boost network efficiency, and minimize security vulnerabilities. As the ecosystem moves to consolidate its functions, users stand to benefit from integrated rewards systems.
Enhanced Validator Incentives and MEV Integration
The introduction of LSDFi allows users to collect daily rewards, alongside profits from Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) and participation in other decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. These enhancements are expected to expand the validator base through innovative triple voting mechanisms and incentives for participating in liquid staking.
“MEV enables validators to maximize value from block production. The post-fusion restructuring will also triple the voting power of validators, increasing their chances of being selected for block proposals,” explained the BNB Chain team.
Implementing New Standards for Blockchain Efficiency
To further refine the MEV landscape on BSC, the BNB Chain team has proposed BEP-322, which introduces the Proposer Builder Separation (PBS) mechanism. This standard constructor API facilitates validator integration with diverse tools, fostering a more competitive and efficient MEV market.
Future Roadmap and Innovations
Following the 2024 roadmap, the BNB Chain will concentrate on enhancing state and data storage capabilities by implementing the PBSS model and EVM 3.0 across its network of node operators and validators. Additionally, the upcoming release of BNB Greenfield 2.0 aims to elevate network performance, enhance development tools, and refine data storage infrastructure, positioning BNB Chain at the forefront of blockchain innovation.
