Binance founder CZ retweeted a post from @KuiGas stating that BNB Chain plans to launch a new high-performance L1 chain. This new chain will coexist with the existing BSC and be connected via a native cross-chain bridge. The new L1 will not issue a separate token and will continue to use BNB as the core asset for gas, staking, and governance. The new chain aims to serve businesses with higher demands for speed and latency, such as high-frequency trading, on-chain order books, and payments. The testnet is planned for launch by the end of 2026, with the mainnet following in early 2027. The current price of BNB is $743.