Binance has announced scheduled maintenance for the BNB Smart Chain taking place in April 2025. This article outlines the timing and specifics of the maintenance.
Date and Time of Maintenance
The maintenance is scheduled for April 17, 2025, starting at 06:00 UTC. Users will experience a temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals on the BNB Smart Chain network starting at 05:55 UTC.
Trading and Service Status
Despite the temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services, Binance has confirmed that trading of BNB Smart Chain-based tokens will continue. The technical work is expected to take around one hour. Deposits and withdrawals will automatically resume once the network is confirmed to be stable. Binance noted that no additional update will be issued when the services are restored.
Brief Explanation of BEP-20
BEP-20 is the standard for tokens deployed on the BNB Smart Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain. This standard ensures compatibility with Ethereum’s ERC-20 tokens and underpins all smart contracts on the network.
The scheduled maintenance on April 17, 2025, will result in a temporary halt of deposits and withdrawals, while trading activities remain accessible. Users are advised to monitor updates and rely on the original announcement for information.
