Dear Beldians,

Following our previous announcement regarding Hardfork 21, we would like to share an update on the current status of the network and the ongoing reconciliation efforts with our ecosystem partners.

Over the past couple of days, our team has been working closely with validators, exchanges, wallet providers, and ecosystem partners to restore normal operations and ensure that users are not adversely affected by the network state rollback.

Network Status

We are pleased to report that the Beldex network is now operating normally, with all core network functions fully restored.

• The canonical chain (current main branch of the network) is supported by a large majority of validators.
• 2,497 active masternodes are currently running the latest network version Obscura v7.0.2.
• Block production and block times have returned to normal.
• Wallet-to-wallet transactions are functioning seamlessly.
• The network is stable, secure, and operating as expected.

Reconciliation Progress

Our highest priority remains ensuring that users are not financially impacted by this incident.

To ensure this, we are actively working with exchanges, swap providers, and ecosystem partners to reconcile all affected transactions. We have also committed to responsibly compensating our partners for verified losses arising from the incident so that users are not asked to bear those costs.

In parallel, we are coordinating with partners to ensure users whose transactions were affected by the network state rollback to block 5518799 are appropriately credited wherever reconciliation is required.

Exchange deposits and withdrawals are being restored progressively, and we expect services across our partners to return to normal as their reconciliation processes are completed.

What should users do?

If you deposited BDX to an exchange

No action is required.

If your deposit was made after block 5518799 (approx. 8:45 AM UTC, June 26, 2026), your wallet balance has already returned to the last valid blockchain state.

Simply put, if you made a deposit to an exchange after the specified time, your deposit would be reverted back to your custodial or non-custodial wallet as a result of the state rollback.

If you made BDX withdrawal from an exchange

If you withdrew BDX from an exchange after block height 5518799 (approx. 8:45 AM UTC, June 26, 2026), the blockchain now reflects the last valid network state prior to that withdrawal. As a result, the withdrawn BDX balance is reflected back in the exchange’s wallet on the canonical chain.

We have communicated the same to our exchange partners, and they have agreed to verify these balances and credit the corresponding users. If you are affected, please follow your exchange’s instructions or contact their support team if required.

If you purchased BDX on a swap platform

Please contact the respective platform for reconciliation.

Since the network state was restored to the last valid block, the corresponding BDX balance is now reflected with the swap platform. We are already working closely with our swap partners to ensure affected users are credited appropriately.

If you made a wallet-to-wallet transfer

Wallet-to-wallet transfers made after block 5518799 are also reflected according to the restored blockchain state.

If you participated in one or more peer-to-peer BDX transfers after the specified block, that transfer will no longer appear on the current canonical version of the blockchain.

Instead, the network now reflects the state before that transfer happened. The balance is restored to the wallet that held the funds at 8:45 AM UTC on June 26, 2026.

For example, if BDX was transferred from Wallet A → Wallet B → Wallet C during the affected period, the balance is reflected back in Wallet A, as subsequent transfers no longer exist on the canonical chain. In such cases, users should coordinate with the wallet from which the funds originally originated to reconcile any outstanding balances.

As Beldex is a privacy-first blockchain, the team is unable to view or verify individual wallet balances or peer-to-peer transactions. However, we remain available to explain how the network state restoration affects these transactions. We will also provide a Wallet RPC endpoint and a legacy blockchain explorer to help users verify balances and transactions on the pre-hardfork chain. This will help users with balance verification on the legacy branch of the chain and subsequent peer-to-peer reconciliation.

Looking Ahead

We sincerely thank our exchange partners, infrastructure providers, community validators, and ecosystem partners for their swift cooperation throughout this process.

Most importantly, thank you to our community for your patience, understanding, and continued trust.

We remain committed to transparency, the security of the Beldex network, and ensuring every affected user and partner is supported through the reconciliation process.

Dear Beldians,

First and foremost, thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued trust in Beldex. We understand that the ongoing network interruption has caused uncertainty, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support during this time.

Our team acted immediately upon identifying the issue, coordinating with ecosystem partners across the globe to safeguard the network and restore normal operations. We’d like to share a complete update on the incident, the measures taken, and the path forward.

At approximately 08:45 UTC on 26 June 2026, the Beldex network detected an anomaly that resulted in an incorrect masternode reward being generated. Instead of the expected 6.25 BDX block reward, a validator was incorrectly rewarded with approximately 900018906.34 (approx. 900 million) BDX.

Upon detecting the issue, the Beldex core team immediately initiated its incident response procedures. To preserve the integrity of the blockchain and restore the network to its last valid state, an emergency hardfork was initiated.

What happened?

The anomaly occurred at block height 5518800. By the time it was identified, the network had progressed further to block height 5520127, making it necessary to roll back approximately 1,327 blocks to the last valid block.

As a result, the blockchain will recognize block height 5518799 as the last valid state. The incorrectly generated 900 million BDX will not exist on the canonical chain, fully restoring the intended circulating supply and token economics.

What does this mean for users?

Any native BDX transactions that occurred after block height 5518800 will be reverted as part of the rollback.

This means that:

• Native BDX sent between wallets during the affected period will be returned to the originating wallet.
• Native BDX deposits made to exchanges during the affected period will also be reverted, with the funds automatically restored to the sender’s wallet on the canonical chain.
• No action is required from most users.

We are actively coordinating with exchanges and infrastructure partners to reconcile any exceptional cases that may arise.

Was the network compromised?

No.

The issue was isolated to the incorrect masternode reward transaction. The transaction validation process and the network’s consensus mechanism were not compromised, and no double-spend was detected or is expected.

Security improvements

A patched version of the beldexd daemon has been released to address the underlying issue. With this update, reward transactions of this nature will no longer be accepted by the network.

Obscura v7.0.2 (latest Beldex daemon): https://github.com/Beldex-Coin/beldex/releases/tag/v7.0.2

We have requested all masternode operators, exchanges, wallets, and infrastructure partners to upgrade to the latest version before rejoining the network.

Our commitment

The security and stability of the Beldex network remain our highest priorities.

We are committed to ensuring that no legitimate user is disadvantaged by this incident. While native BDX balances affected by the rollback will automatically return to their originating wallets (custodial and non-custodial), we will continue working closely with our exchange and ecosystem partners to review and resolve any exceptional cases.

We appreciate the support and cooperation of our community, masternode operators, exchanges, and infrastructure partners throughout this process. Further updates will be shared as the network returns to normal operation.

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase I of the BDX-BSC token migration.

As part of our commitment to restoring legitimate user balances following the recent bridge incident, new BDX-BSC tokens have been airdropped to 765 eligible non-custodial wallet addresses on the new BDX-BSC contract:

New Contract Address:0x9d10a1ec41Fe7878429BB457e31F9b050D38c633

Before Airdrop:

After Airdrop:

This is an important milestone in the remediation process and ensures that eligible holders continue to have access to their BDX balances under the new contract.

What’s Next?

The Beldex team is currently working with exchange partners to reconcile balances and coordinate the migration of exchange-held BDX-BSC tokens. Users holding BDX-BSC on supported exchanges do not need to take any action. Eligible balances will be credited once reconciliation and verification procedures are completed.

In addition, holders whose tokens are managed through custodial platforms such as HPX, CWallet, and other supported services will also be compensated following the completion of ongoing audits and balance verification.

We remain committed to ensuring that all legitimate holders are restored on a 1:1 basis and will continue providing updates as the migration progresses.

Thank you for your patience, trust, and continued support.

On June 12, 2026, the Beldex team identified unauthorized minting of BDX-BSC tokens resulting from an issue within the Beldex bridge infrastructure that supports BDX on BSC Chain.

Immediately upon discovery, our incident response procedures were activated. The affected bridge infrastructure, BDX-BSC contract, and related services, including trade, deposits, and withdrawals on exchanges where the BDX-BSC token was listed, were paused to prevent further activity while our team began a comprehensive investigation.

First and foremost, we want to reassure the community that this incident was isolated to the BDX-BSC environment and its associated bridge infrastructure. The Beldex native blockchain was not affected. The native chain remained secure, fully operational, and continued processing transactions normally throughout the incident.

What Happened?

Our investigation determined that unauthorized BDX-BSC tokens were minted through the bridge infrastructure without the corresponding movement of native BDX that would normally back those assets.

Preliminary analysis identified approximately 38.2 million unauthorized BDX-BSC tokens minted and distributed across multiple addresses controlled by the malicious actor.

Following the minting event, the attacker moved the unauthorized BDX-BSC tokens across several platforms. A portion of these tokens was bridged into native BDX and subsequently sold on centralized exchanges, while other funds (BDX-BSC tokens) were deposited directly into supported exchanges.

The incident activity was first traced to transactions occurring after June 10, 2026, at approximately 23:36 UTC. The attacker subsequently began selling the tokens on the market on June 11, 2026, at around 23:10 UTC. The bridge infrastructure was paused early on June 12, 2026, preventing any further activity through the affected pathway.

Immediate Response

Upon identifying the issue, the Beldex team took immediate action to contain the incident and protect users.

These measures included:

• Suspending bridge operations to prevent further unauthorized activity.
• Pausing the affected BDX-BSC contract environment, including deposits, withdrawals, and trades on exchanges where BDX-BSC is listed.
• Conducting a comprehensive investigation into fund movements.
• Tracing transactions associated with the unauthorized minting event.
• Coordinating with exchanges, wallets, infrastructure providers, and other ecosystem partners.
• Sharing transaction records and wallet information with relevant parties to support investigations and asset monitoring efforts.

The affected bridge infrastructure has since been secured, and no additional movement through the affected bridge pathway is possible.

Impact Assessment

While the incident affected BDX on the BSC chain, the impact was limited to the bridge environment and did not affect the Beldex native blockchain’s infra.

The following remained unaffected throughout the incident:

• The Beldex native blockchain.
• Native BDX balances and transactions.
• Masternode operations.
• Network consensus.
• Core protocol security.
• BChat, BelNet, and Beldex Browser Infra

Users holding native BDX on the Beldex blockchain were not impacted by this event.

Maintaining Market Stability

Security incidents like this can create uncertainty, especially when they involve bridged assets like BDX-BSC operating across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

As part of our immediate response, the Beldex team worked closely with ecosystem partners and implemented measures to stabilize market conditions and reduce disruption to legitimate users through strategic buybacks.

We would like to thank our exchange partners, custodial and non-custodial wallet partners, as well as other infrastructure service providers and community members who assisted throughout the process.

Why We Are Replacing the Existing BDX-BSC Contract

As our investigation progressed, it became clear that continuing with the existing BDX-BSC contract would not provide the level of assurance and clarity required for long-term ecosystem stability.

For this reason, Beldex will retire the existing BDX-BSC contract (0x6ad12E761b438beA3EA09F6C6266556Bb24C2181) and deploy a new BDX-BSC contract that will continue to maintain a 1:1 relationship with native BDX.

The new contract will become the canonical representation of BDX on the BSC Chain moving forward.

New contract address:
0x9d10a1ec41Fe7878429BB457e31F9b050D38c633

Protecting Legitimate Holders

A key priority throughout this process has been ensuring that legitimate users are not negatively affected by the incident.

To accomplish this, the Beldex team is working closely with exchanges and ecosystem partners to establish a comprehensive balance reconciliation process.

Exchange partners have been requested to provide balance snapshots and transaction records covering the affected period. This information will allow us to distinguish legitimate user holdings from funds associated with the unauthorized minting event.

Non-custodial wallet holders (holders of BDX-BSC tokens on wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet) will also be compensated on a 1:1 ratio. Users do not need to take any action to receive funds.

The new BDX-BSC tokens will be credited to them automatically based on snapshots taken at 23:36 UTC, June 10, 2026 (that is, before the attack).

All eligible holders will receive replacement BDX-BSC tokens under the new contract on a 1:1 basis. Our goal is simple: to protect legitimate holders, and they should retain their economic position despite the incident.

What Users Need To Do

At this stage, users are not required to take any action.

We strongly advise the community to rely only on official Beldex communication channels for updates regarding:

• Contract migration details.
• Eligibility criteria.
• Snapshot procedures.
• Exchange support.
• Token distribution timelines.

Any migration instructions will be communicated directly by the Beldex team once finalized.

Next Steps

The Beldex team is currently focused on the following priorities:

• Completing the ongoing investigation and independent review process along with leading blockchain auditing firms in the industry.
• Finalizing the deployment of the new BDX-BSC contract.
• Coordinating with exchanges and infrastructure partners.
• Reconciling legitimate user balances.
• Distributing replacement tokens on a 1:1 basis to eligible holders.
• Restoring full BDX functionality on the BSC chain through a secure and sustainable framework.

Moving Forward

While incidents such as these are challenging for us, they also show the importance of transparent communication, rapid response, and strong ecosystem partnerships.

Throughout the remediation process, our commitment has remained unchanged. It is to protect users, maintain transparency, and restore normal operations as quickly and responsibly as possible.

We appreciate the patience, support, and trust shown by our community, partners, exchanges, and ecosystem participants.

Additional updates will be shared as new information becomes available.

— The Beldex Team

May 2026 marked a steady and meaningful phase of growth for Beldex, with updates spread across its wallet, decentralized identity layer, network infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations.

The month reflected a more connected push toward usability and real-world adoption of privacy-first tools. From enhancing wallet functionality and expanding exit nodes to a new identity-based marketplace to list, buy, and sell .bdx domains, as well as swap and payment integrations, each step enhanced the overall ecosystem. Together, these developments highlight a clear direction of Beldex.

Product Launch: BNS Marketplace

The .bdx Name Ecosystem Upgrade

A major upgrade to the Beldex identity layer: On May 30, 2026, the BNS Marketplace launched, allowing users to list, buy, and sell .bdx names and domains.

This introduces a new identity economy built around scarcity and utility.

Key highlights include:

• Premium name trading and valuation
• Peer-to-peer domain transfers
• Rare handle scarcity and branding value
• Reputation linked directly to identity
• Cross-ecosystem identity utility

Ecosystem Development

Beldex Electron Wallet v7.0.1 Release

On May 8, 2026, the Beldex Electron Wallet received a major upgrade with version 7.0.1, now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

This update reinforces smoother performance, better stability, and improved usability for desktop users managing $BDX assets across platforms.

Exit Node Expansion: Bulgaria

This month also saw infrastructure expansion with a new exit node deployment in Bulgaria, now live and operational.

Exit Node Address: au7yb9au7nncfonytqxids9t7uhdijzb178sezbmwxk55zgo5jco.bdx

This addition further strengthens network routing diversity, improves privacy resilience, and enhances global traffic distribution across the Beldex network.

Beldex Browser v1.4.0 Released on PlayStore

On May 29, 2026, Beldex Browser Android v1.4.0 went live on the Play Store with new features focused on accessibility and decentralized identity support.

The update introduced Freename Web3 domain support along with seven new language additions, including Welsh, Traditional Chinese, Chinese (Hong Kong), Portuguese (Portugal), Serbian, Hindi, and Amharic, helping make the browser more accessible to users across different regions.

Core Network Growth

Beldex continues to demonstrate steady network expansion and adoption strength:

• 2,510 masternodes actively securing the network
• 5,423 BNS domains registered, supporting decentralized identity adoption
• 10,424,084 BDX coins burned, strengthening long-term token economics

These numbers reflect consistent participation, growing identity adoption, and the steady resilience of the Beldex ecosystem.

Strategic Partnerships

OctoSwap Listing

On May 5, 2026, $BDX went live on OctoSwap, enabling users to trade BDX in a KYC-free swap environment, enhancing accessibility and privacy-first swaps.

Freename Integration Announcement

Beldex announced on May 19, 2026, an upcoming integration with Freename, allowing users to register .bdx domains directly on-chain through Freename’s platform.

These domains are also supported natively on the Beldex Browser, enabling seamless identity usage without extensions. This marks a major step toward unified decentralized identity across browsing and communication.

Higlan Accepts BDX Payments via BTCPay Server

On May 22, 2026, Higlan integrated BTCPay Server. Users can now pay BDX via BTCPay Server on Higlan, which enables seamless payments for services like masternode hosting using BDX.

Higlan BDX Faucet Rewards Expansion

Higlan announced enhanced BDX faucet rewards tied to node participation on May 25, 2026.

More nodes now unlock:

• Higher rewards
• Faster cooldowns
• Ad-free experience
• No captcha claims
• Direct wallet withdrawals

Community Spaces

Beldex × Secret Network Twitter Space

Beldex’s Twitter Space with Secret Network was held on May 21, 2026, at 1 PM UTC.

The session brought together community members to discuss privacy infrastructure, ecosystem development, and a range of user-driven questions, highlighting ongoing interest in how privacy-first networks are evolving.

Research Recognition

House of Chimera: Maturing Ecosystem

On May 2, House of Chimera noted that “the ecosystem is maturing,” highlighting the steady progress seen across Beldex’s network development.

This recognition reflects growing confidence in the direction and depth of the privacy-first ecosystem.

House of Chimera: Importance of Privacy-First Messaging

On May 12, House of Chimera emphasized that privacy messaging is becoming essential infrastructure, referencing BChat’s role in secure communication. This pointed to the growing relevance of private messaging in the Web3 space.

House of Chimera: Beldex’s Q1 Ecosystem Review

House of Chimera reviewed Beldex’s Q1 focus across payments, identity, and infrastructure development on May 15. The analysis highlighted how these combined efforts are shaping a more integrated privacy ecosystem.

Editorial Recognition

CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards: Jury Announcement

On May 6, 2026, Beldex COO Dr. Alex Mok Kong Ming was announced as a jury member for the CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026, highlighting institutional recognition of privacy-first leadership. This announcement, made in May, reflects growing trust in Beldex’s role in shaping Web3 privacy standards at a global level.

CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards: Jury Composition

The CoinGape jury, announced on May 9, 2026, includes leaders from Polygon, Visa, and other major Web3 and finance institutions, alongside Dr. Alex Mok Kong Ming of Beldex. This reinforces how privacy-focused infrastructure is now being evaluated alongside mainstream institutional crypto innovation.

KuCoin Blog Feature: Beldex Ecosystem Growth

On May 13, 2026, Beldex’s Q1 2026 ecosystem report was featured on the KuCoin blog, showcasing its expansion across messaging, browsing, identity, and payments. This recognition highlights continued visibility of Beldex within major exchange-led research and analysis platforms.

Cointurk Coverage: Privacy Infrastructure Focus

On May 14, 2026, Cointurk published discussions around the future direction of privacy-focused Web3 infrastructure, referencing ecosystem trends. This shows increasing global attention toward privacy networks as foundational Web3 layers.

BeinCrypto Coverage: Privacy As A Digital Right

On May 19, 2026, Beldex COO Dr. Alex Mok Kong Ming emphasized that privacy is a digital right in Web3 in an opinion piece featured by BeinCrypto. This recognition underlines the philosophical and infrastructural importance of privacy in decentralized systems.

Coingape Feature: Privacy Will Define the Future of Crypto

Coingape featured insights from Beldex COO Dr. Alex Mok Kong Ming on May 30, 2026, in which he discussed why privacy is becoming a foundational requirement for the future of crypto and Web3. The article highlighted the growing need for privacy-first infrastructure as digital assets move toward mainstream and institutional adoption, while also showcasing how the Beldex ecosystem is contributing to it.

May 2026 showed steady and meaningful progress for Beldex across infrastructure, identity, and ecosystem utility. The month also reflected growing external attention and adoption signals, reinforcing that Beldex is moving beyond early-stage experimentation. Overall, Beldex continues to evolve into a privacy-first ecosystem where identity, communication, and transactions are increasingly aligned under a user-controlled framework.

Beldex is excited to announce that the BNS Marketplace, a decentralized and private secondary marketplace for BNS name trading, is now LIVE!

The BNS Marketplace is a peer-to-peer platform that enables users to buy, sell, and trade BNS names directly with one another.

BNS (Beldex Name Service) was built to simplify interactions across the Beldex ecosystem by providing human-readable identities that users truly own. Instead of relying on long wallet addresses, complex BChat IDs for messaging, or illegible BNS addresses for private domain hosting, BNS introduces an intuitive identity layer for BChat and Beldex wallet-linked interactions, as well as BelNet’s domain-style functionality across the ecosystem.

With the launch of the BNS Marketplace, users can now buy and sell BNS names, register new names, manage transfers, receive transaction updates, and oversee ownership, all through a single connected platform.

But how does the BNS Marketplace work, and what can users expect from the experience?

In this article, we’ll explore how users can buy, sell, and trade BNS names, transfer ownership, track marketplace notifications and transaction timelines, and register new names directly within the marketplace.

Buy & Sell BNS Names: https://bns.beldex.io/marketplace

Sell Your BNS Name With Verified Ownership

One of the key features of the BNS Marketplace is the ability to list and sell owned BNS names directly to other users through a peer-to-peer marketplace.

Before listing a BNS name for sale, users must log in or create an account. New users can sign up by connecting a supported wallet such as MetaMask or Trust Wallet.

After connecting a wallet, enter a username, select an avatar, and click ‘Sign Up’ to create your account.

To list a BNS name, select the Sell option and enter the name you wish to sell. You can then set a listing price in BDX based on the value you assign to the name.

Before the listing can be published, ownership of the BNS name must be verified. As part of the verification process, a small amount of BDX will be sent to your Beldex wallet. This transaction serves as proof that you control the wallet associated with the BNS name being listed.

Once the transaction is received, enter the exact amount of BDX you received and copy the transaction hash from your Beldex wallet and submit it in the marketplace’s verification field.

Once verification is successful, you can either publish the listing immediately or save the verified name under the My BNS section and list it at a later time.

Buy BNS Names Through Secure Marketplace Trading

Buying a BNS name through the marketplace ensures that both ownership transfer and payment settlement are handled securely via automated escrow.

Users can browse available BNS name listings from the homepage or search for a specific BNS name they wish to purchase. Once a listing is selected, the process begins by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ option.

Buyers must provide ownership details that determine how the BNS name will be configured after the transfer. This includes an Owner Wallet Address and a Beldex Wallet Address to receive BDX. Users may use the same wallet for both purposes or choose separate addresses.

Buyers can also optionally provide additional details, such as a BChat ID, BelNet domain address, and ETH address, to associate the BNS name with supported services across the ecosystem.

Important:

• A refund wallet address must be provided before the purchase can proceed.
• If the ownership transfer is not completed within the required timeframe, the transaction will expire, and any funds held for the purchase will be automatically refunded.

Once purchase details are submitted, the seller receives a purchase request notification. After the seller accepts the request, the buyer receives payment instructions and can proceed with the payment.

However, the transaction is not finalized immediately. The BDX payment is temporarily held in escrow while the ownership transfer process is completed.

The seller is then guided through updating the values like Beldex wallet address, BChat ID, and BelNet domain address in the Beldex Electron Wallet by entering the buyer’s information and submitting the required verification on the marketplace.

Once the submitted values are updated and verified, the ownership transfer is then initiated and subsequently confirmed on completion.

After the transfer is successfully completed, the escrowed BDX is released to the seller, and ownership of the BNS name is transferred to the buyer.

At this stage, the seller will be notified that the ‘Transfer is Complete and Sold.’ On the other hand, the buyer will be notified that the ‘Purchase is Completed.’

Note:

To ensure efficient marketplace operations, the entire ownership transfer process must be completed within four hours. Any incomplete transactions will automatically expire once this timeframe has elapsed.

Register a BNS Name Directly On the BNS Marketplace

Alongside buying and selling, users can also register new BNS names directly on the BNS Marketplace.

Users can search for a preferred BNS name and check whether it is available to register. If available, they can continue with the registration by selecting a preferred ownership duration such as 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or 10 years.

Now the user needs to enter a wallet address and optionally enter the values for private identity-linked services such as BChat ID, BelNet domain address, and ETH address.

Once the registration details are submitted, the BNS marketplace generates a payment request. Send the specified BDX amount to the address shown on the screen using the Electron Wallet to complete the payment.

Payments for new registrations must be completed within one hour, after which requests expire automatically.

After successful payment confirmation, ownership is assigned, and users can track the status of their names through the My BNS section in the BNS marketplace as well as on the Beldex Electron Wallet.

Private and Decentralized Names

BNS names are more than identifiers; they represent a user-owned digital identity that can be used across the Beldex ecosystem. As adoption grows, they are becoming an important part of how users manage identity, ownership, and interactions across Beldex services.

The BNS Marketplace simplifies participation in this ecosystem by bringing name registration, buying, selling, listing management, and escrow-protected transactions into a single platform.

Unlike traditional naming systems, where ownership and control are often dependent on centralized providers, decentralized naming allows users to own, manage, and transfer names directly without intermediaries.

With the BNS Marketplace, Beldex takes another step toward making decentralized digital identities more accessible, practical, and interconnected across its ecosystem.

Today, most of our digital identities are tied to centralized platforms. Be it usernames, domain registrations, or online accounts, users rely on third-party domain registrars to register, manage, and control them. These centralized domain marketplaces may feel familiar and convenient, but they come with limitations: users don’t fully own their identities, personal data is extensively collected, and the rules of the platform can change at anytime, at their discretion.

Because of these concerns, more and more users shift toward decentralized alternatives that prioritize privacy, ownership, and sovereignty.

The idea is not just about technology but about participation, ownership, and giving users authority over their digital identities.

If a digital identity represents you online, then you should fully own and control it.

Systems like the BNS Marketplace were built to change how identities online and on-chain work. It also allows for users to trade their names peer-to-peer. How? Let’s have a look.

What is the BNS Marketplace?

The BNS Marketplace is a peer-to-peer platform built on the Beldex blockchain, where users can buy, sell, and manage BNS names in a decentralized environment.

Instead of relying on platform-based usernames or accounts, users own unique blockchain-based names that function as their digital identity across the Beldex ecosystem.

What makes the BNS Marketplace stand apart is that the identity is no longer tied to a single company or a service provider. Users own their BNS name fully and completely and can freely trade them on the BNS peer-to-peer marketplace using BDX. In simple terms, the marketplace connects identity, ownership, and digital trade in a way where users remain in control.

What’s Broken in Traditional Systems?

Traditional platforms for usernames, domains, and digital identities may appear simple and accessible, but they come with several limitations.

Centralized control: One platform determines the rules, pricing structures, and even the participants. The platform has the right to modify its policies any time, and the users have no other option but to comply.

No opt-out mechanism, mandatory surveillance: Most centralized marketplaces require you to submit KYC and other personal details just register or manage a domain.

This means users need to share sensitive information about themselves just to access basic digital services. This data often sits in large databases that are vulnerable to leaks or misuse.

High fees: Transactions often involve intermediaries like brokerages that charge service or commission fees, increasing costs for both buyers and sellers.

Lack of transparency: Users rarely know how listing visibility, moderation, or policy decisions are handled because these systems operate behind closed doors.

Risk of restrictions or account freezes: A user’s access to their website can be limited without notice due to changes in the company’s policy. In such cases, users lose control over their own domains, businesses, identities, and even funds online.

How BNS Marketplace Fixes These Problems

The BNS Marketplace removes the need for centralized control by operating on the Beldex blockchain, where transactions and ownership records remain distributed, immutable, and secure.

Users do not need to rely on a company or platform to hold onto their identity. Their BNS names are owned directly by them on-chain, giving them genuine ownership that traditional systems cannot provide.

Privacy is another major advantage. Users are not required to reveal unnecessary personal information to buy or sell BNS names. At the same time, the marketplace remains simple and accessible, ensuring decentralization does not compromise usability.

Why A Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Marketplace Matters

A core feature of the BNS Marketplace is its peer-to-peer structure. This means that buyers and sellers interact directly without relying on intermediaries to approve, manage, or process transactions.

Instead of relying on a centralized platform, users trade directly with each other in a transparent manner.

Advantages of A P2P Marketplace

Lower costs

Without intermediaries or commission-based processes, buyers and sellers can trade BNS names directly with reduced transaction costs.

More privacy

Its decentralized design ensures that users aren’t required to submit their personal data to access the marketplace. Everything remains private, and only essential details pertaining to the transaction is shared.

True ownership and control

Users are not dependent on a single entity or a centralized authority that can arbitrarily change rules or restrict access on their whims. Users remain in full control of their identities, assets, and listings.

Reduced censorship

In a P2P system, no single entity has the power to block transactions or remove listings arbitrarily. This creates a more open and fair trading environment.

Global accessibility

Anyone from anywhere in the world can connect to the marketplace and participate in it. There are no entry barriers or geographic restrictions.

What Changes From Here?

The BNS Marketplace signifies a shift in how digital identities and their ownership are viewed online. Instead of depending on centralized approval systems, users interact directly with one another in a peer-to-peer ecosystem.

This completely changes the essence of a marketplace. It is no longer a place for buying and selling; it is a place where users own what they create, trade, and represent.

As more people begin prioritizing privacy, ownership, and sovereignty, platforms like the BNS Marketplace may no longer be seen as experiments but as the natural evolution of the internet.

Masternodes are important components on the Beldex blockchain that serve as the backbone of the network. Masternodes allow users to participate in the network

Users can easily self-host a masternode on the Beldex network, but it does require quite a bit of technical expertise, knowledge, and resources.

To overcome this, users can easily host their masternode with official hosting partner platforms like NodeHub, Higlan, Pecunia, and Pooly.ca.

Cold hosting services are offered by Nodehub, Higlan, and Pecunia, where the stake / collateral remains with the user while masternode hosting support is provided by the platform.

Shared masternode hosting services, on the other hand, require users to send their BDX to platform-managed wallets but enable users to participate without requiring the full collateral.

Running a masternode on hosting services also depends on affordability, reliability, security, and ease of access.

Let’s take a look at the Beldex shared masternode pool on Pooly.ca and how they enable small $BDX holders to participate in network validation.

Partial Collateral, Partial Commitment

The Pooly.ca shared masternode platform gives users the ability to own a share of a masternode and earn rewards proportionally, based on their commitment.

Users don’t have to pledge the entire collateral of 10000 BDX to be eligible for setting up a masternode. They can stake as little as 100 BDX. This makes participation easier for smaller holders.

Pooly.ca’s shared masternodes come with 20% fees, which is deducted from the rewards. While the 20% may seem like a big number at first glance, for running a single masternode with the full collateral of 10000 BDX, the fees only amount to 43.4 BDX (or ~$3.46), considering the current monthly rewards of approx. 217 BDX.

Calculate your monthly BDX masternode rewards here: https://beldex.io/masternode

Easy Masternode Setup on Discord

Self-hosting isn’t rocket science. If you’re good with the technical know-how, then it should be quite easy; however, if you’re someone new to blockchain or masternode hosting, setting it up would prove to be an arduous task. Luckily, on Pooly.ca, masternode setup and maintenance are completely automated. For first-time users, this makes the masternode setup process quick, easy, and simple.

No complexity. No hassle.

Hosting is also KYC-free, ensuring the privacy of your identity.

No Fee Top-Ups

In many masternode hosting platforms, users are usually required to top up the masternode fees. They have to keep topping up the account to ensure that their nodes are up and running.

Pooly.ca removes this constraint. Since the platform deducts fees automatically from accumulated rewards, users don’t need to worry about topping up their account for fees every month.

Compounding Rewards

Compounding rewards is one of the advantages of Pooly.ca’s BDX shared masternode pool. With compounding rewards, the rewards accumulated are not left idle. Instead, they are automatically added back to the pool. This means your rewards continuously contribute to increasing your overall stake and, once again, increasing the overall rewards, thereby creating a positive feedback loop. This helps you to earn more over time without manually adding additional BDX.

How to Setup A BDX Masternode in Pooly.ca

How to Access the Beldex Dashboard on Pooly.ca

• Visit the mn.pooly.ca website and sign in to your account.
• From the dropdown menu, select Beldex (BDX).
• Click on the Dashboard option to access the Beldex dashboard.
• You’ll see the following message: “Deposit funds via the Discord bot to get started.”
• Click the Discord icon at the bottom-left corner to join Pooly.ca’s official Discord server.

How to Deposit BDX via Discord

• Login to your Discord account and join the Pooly.ca server.
• Navigate to the #Beldex channel under the Masternode section.
• In the #Beldex channel, you’ll see a message prompt about the Beldex masternode pool.
• Click the “Register” button and complete the registration. Make sure to use the same email address you used on Pooly.ca.

• After registering, you will receive a unique deposit address (visible only to you).
• Verify your account using the ‘Verify’ button. A verification PIN will be sent to your email address.
• Check your DMs on Discord for a message from the verification bot. Enter the 6-digit PIN here.
• Once verified, open your Beldex wallet and send BDX to your deposit address.
• After making the deposit, you can track your funds anytime using the “Balance” option.

You can also watch the video guide on ‘How to Join a Shared BDX Masternode Pool Using Pooly.Ca’ here 👇.

Why Run a Beldex Masternode?

Masternodes are pivotal to blockchain networks like Beldex. They support transaction validation, route network services, and maintain overall network stability. Running a masternode also allows users to actively contribute to the ecosystem while earning BDX rewards.

Self-hosting a masternode requires technical expertise and full collateral commitment of 10000 BDX; alternatively, shared masternode pools allow greater participation by lowering the entry barrier.

Pooly.ca’s shared masternode setups enable users to participate with partial collateral, which makes masternode ownership more accessible to a broader community.

This is a flexible approach to hosting. It allows users to engage with the network, earn rewards, and gradually scale their participation without immediately committing to a full masternode.

BDX is now live on OctoSwap, a fast, user-friendly, and KYC-free crypto swap platform designed for seamless asset exchanges. This listing of BDX on OctoSwap enhances accessibility for users looking for an efficient way to trade digital assets without complex processes.

This integration further expands Beldex’s reach, making it easier for users to interact with the ecosystem and manage their assets with flexibility.

Swap BDX here: https://www.octoswap.io/swap

BDX on OctoSwap

BDX native coin is now supported on OctoSwap for faster, reliable, and KYC-free exchange services from May 05, 2026, at 10:00 AM UTC.

Speaking about the integration, the core team from OctoSwap stated that “privacy is a basic right, not a privilege. We create tools that protect it without compromise.”

About OctoSwap

OctoSwap is one of the fastest exchange service platforms that offers quick transactions within 2–10 minutes. Only large amounts that exceed 1 BTC may take a little longer.

It is a global platform catering to privacy advocates & tech-savvy individuals seeking non-KYC solutions, primarily operating in Europe, NA, and the APAC regions.

The platform’s ethos is a strict no-KYC policy, financial privacy as a fundamental right, and specialization in privacy coins.

The platform’s reliability is supported by cutting-edge security protocols and physical server protection. OctoSwap also offers 500 coins for exchange, including BDX, with no exchange limits to offer freedom and flexibility to the users.

How to Swap BDX on OctoSwap?

Here are the simple steps to swap BDX on OctoSwap.

Step 1: Pick a Crypto

Choose the cryptocurrency exchange pair (for example, USDT to BDX) or vice versa. You can choose any cryptocurrency to exchange with BDX from the 500 available coins and provide your wallet address. And then lock the floating rate if you want.

Note: The minimum deposit for USDT is 50.

Step 2: Enter Amount & Wallet Address

Enter the amount and OctoSwap will display the estimated amount. Then, input your receiving address and cross-check it once.

Step 3: Send Your Funds

Then, click ‘Exchange.’ You will navigate to the next page. Here, OctoSwap will generate a one-time deposit address and a QR code for users to send the exact amount of crypto to this address to initiate the swap.

Here, you will see a timer (30 minutes) to complete the deposit, along with the floating rate, order ID, and order creation date and time displayed.

Step 4: Wait & Receive Fund

Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, the swap is processed automatically, and the exchanged cryptocurrency is sent directly to your BDX wallet address.

You can also click “Contact Support” if you are facing any technical issues.

Swap Any Cryptocurrency for BDX Now 👇

https://www.octoswap.io/swap

April 2026 was all about building momentum for Beldex and improving accessibility, usability, and privacy. From welcoming new leadership to rolling out impactful upgrades and showing up on the global stage, everything pointed in one direction, building a privacy-first internet that actually works for people. The energy was high this April, the progress was real, and Beldex kept pushing boundaries to make privacy simpler, faster, and more accessible for everyone. Here’s a detailed look at what transpired this month.

Welcoming Our COO

We’re excited to welcome our new COO Dr. Alex Mok Kong Ming to the team this April, a moment that opens the door to new ideas, fresh perspectives, and exciting opportunities ahead.

Together, we look forward to building stronger momentum and unlocking new possibilities for the Beldex ecosystem.

Ecosystem Development

April saw continued improvements across Beldex’s core products, enhancing both accessibility and performance.

Beldex Browser

Beldex Browser continued its localization efforts.

On April 6, Beldex Browser Android v1.3.3 was released on the Play Store, introducing app language selection with support for multiple new languages, including Czech, Hungarian, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Latvian, Croatian, Icelandic, Basque, Catalan, and Slovak.

BelNet

BelNet also received a major upgrade focused on performance and user control.

BelNet Android v1.4.0 went live with several enhancements on April 21.

• Auto-connect for seamless and always-on privacy
• Country switching and exit node flexibility
• Smart routing via nearest random exit nodes

These improvements deliver faster connections, smarter routing, and a smoother browsing experience

BChat

BChat also got an update to enhance user expression and the messaging experience.

The new version of BChat went live on April 22 on Android 2.9.5, Desktop 2.7.4, and iOS 1.7.5 Introducing text formatting features like bold, italic, strikethrough, lists, and inline code, helping users communicate more clearly and make conversations more expressive and structured across all platforms.

Core Network Growth, Regulations & Adoption

MiCA Whitepaper Launch

On April 7, Beldex took a significant regulatory step with the release of the $BDX MiCA Whitepaper.

With $BDX on BNB Chain notified under MiCA, this development allows EU exchanges and service providers to evaluate and potentially list BDX. Prepared with support from the MiCA Alliance, this milestone strengthens Beldex’s position within compliant and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Network Adoption

• 2,611 masternodes actively securing the network.
• 5,423 BNS domains registered, supporting decentralized identity adoption.
• 10,014,084 BDX burned, strengthening long-term token economics.

These numbers are a reflection of steadily growing adoption, stronger network participation, and the steady resilience of the Beldex ecosystem.

Strategic Partnerships & Exchange Expansion

April brought new integrations and opportunities that expanded BDX utility and accessibility.

Cwallet Launchpool

Beldex partnered with Cwallet on April 7 to launch the $BDX Launchpool, allowing users to stake and earn rewards while participating in the growing privacy ecosystem. This initiative allows greater user engagement and promotes wider adoption.

StereoSwap Integration

On April 14, $BDX went live on StereoSwap, enabling private and instant swaps without any KYC or signup requirements. It also ensures no metadata tracking with TOR-supported access for enhanced privacy. This integration further strengthens Beldex’s privacy-first approach to seamless and secure trading.

Higlan BDX Faucet Launch

Higlan introduced the first BDX Faucet, allowing users to earn additional BDX rewards, boost earnings via nodes, and withdraw anytime. This initiative lowers the barrier to entry for new users while encouraging wider participation in the ecosystem on April 13.

Global Presence

Beldex continued expanding its presence across major global Web3 events.

Paris Blockchain Week

On April 15–16, Beldex participated in Paris Blockchain Week, engaging with developers, partners, and innovators in the privacy space.

The event focused on bridging privacy solutions with traditional finance (TradFi) and showcasing how Beldex enables privacy across messaging, browsing, identity, and payments.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

On April 21–22, Beldex joined the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, showcasing its privacy-first ecosystem across messaging, browsing, identity, and payments.

Beldex COO Dr. Kong Ming also connected with Gate’s CEO Dr. Han, continuing strong collaborations in advancing privacy-focused Web3.

Sponsorships

Neo-Cypherpunk Summit

On April 17, Beldex supported the cypherpunk vision with Web3privacy, sponsoring the Neo-Cypherpunk Summit, which is to be held in June2026.

Istanbul Blockchain Week Sponsorship

On April 20, Beldex sponsored the Istanbul Blockchain Week, reinforcing its commitment to connecting with global Web3 communities and advancing privacy innovation on a broader scale.

Community Spaces

House of Chimera Community Space

On April 9, Beldex hosted a space with House of Chimera on the topic: “What does a truly private Web3 stack look like?” This discussion highlighted Beldex’s integrated approach combining messaging, browsing, and network privacy into a unified ecosystem.

Independent Audit

Privacy Infrastructure Spotlight: $BDX

On April 16, OGAudit highlighted Beldex as a leading privacy suite in crypto, recognizing its full ecosystem spanning BChat (messaging), BelNet (VPN), and a privacy-focused browser.

Built on CryptoNote with RingCT and a strong masternode network, Beldex continues expanding toward decentralized AI and enhanced scalability, augmenting its position in the privacy and DePIN landscape.

Research Recognition

Beldex’s innovation gained recognition from industry researchers. On April 16, House of Chimera published insights on Beldex, emphasizing how its ecosystem brings together typically fragmented privacy tools, such as messaging apps, VPNs, and browsers, into a single, cohesive stack.

Editorial Recognition

Beldex received attention from crypto media when CoinDCX published a detailed analysis on April 14, titled “Beldex (BDX) Price Prediction 2026–2030: Can BDX Reach $0.28?”. This coverage reflects growing market interest in BDX and increasing awareness of its long-term potential.

April 2026 marked a strong phase of growth and direction for Beldex. With new leadership, continuous product innovation, expanding partnerships, and increasing global visibility, the ecosystem is steadily moving toward its vision of making privacy a default standard for the internet.