- The $BNB Beacon Chain token recovery tool is currently in Phase 1 of its sunset, and 7-day processing will only be available until April 30.
- Only mirrored BEP2 tokens are eligible for recovery; holders of unmirrored assets risk losing them permanently.
The $BNB Chain has initiated a phased shutdown of the $BNB Beacon Chain Token Recovery Tool, setting a structured deadline for BEP2 asset holders. The migration tool, designed to facilitate transitions between the $BNB Beacon Chain and $BNB Smart Chain, will undergo a three-phase sunset. Token holders wishing to have their requests processed through the regular channel must submit them before April 30, 2026.
The $BNB Beacon Chain ceased operations on November 19, 2024, as part of the network merger into $BNB Smart Chain under the $BNB Chain Fusion plan. Subsequent to the shutdown, the recovery mechanism was introduced on December 3, 2024, under BEP299 to provide eligible users with a migration pathway.
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— $BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) March 5, 2026
During Phase 1, which extends until April 30, 2026, requests will continue to be processed within a seven-day service-level agreement. From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Phase 2 will transition recovery to batch processing, extending the service-level agreement to a maximum of one month.
Commencing on July 1, 2026, Phase 3 will necessitate manual handling and transaction signing by users, resulting in lengthier waiting times. $BNB Chain has indicated that additional operational details for the final stage will be released separately.
Recently, CNF reported that $BNB Chain empowered AI agents to execute on-chain actions via messaging apps following Pieverse’s launch of Purr-Fect Claw. The service enables users to instruct AI agents through platforms like WhatsApp and LINE to perform DEX swaps, portfolio rebalancing, and smart contract calls in a secure execution environment.
$BNB Beacon Chain Token Recovery Tool Eligibility Criteria
To finalize the migration process, users must link a compatible Beacon Chain wallet, such as $BNB Chain Wallet or Trust Wallet Extension, to the official recovery portal. They must then specify a receiving address on $BNB Smart Chain containing $BNB to cover the transaction gas fee. Once a request is submitted, its assets are released after a processing period.
$BNB Chain has also cautioned users against utilizing third-party recovery services. Since the Beacon Chain shutdown was announced, fraudulent schemes targeting token holders have emerged. The legitimate recovery tool is accessible on the official website, and users should verify the correct web address before connecting their wallets.
With the onset of the first phase of the sunset, BEP2 token holders must complete migrations before encountering prolonged delays in the upcoming months.
CNF reported that Changpeng Zhao welcomed the launch of zBNB on the network, introducing private $BNB transactions through the zERC20 standard.