BNB Chain (BSC)
Binance’s EVM-compatible blockchain, combining high performance with community-driven governance and the CEX ecosystem.
What is BNB Chain (BSC)?
BNB Chain, evolved from Binance Smart Chain in 2022, uses proof-of-staked-authority with 21 validators for 3-second blocks and 100 TPS, securing $5 billion TVL. Its native token is BNB token.
As of 2025, it boasts 51.6 million monthly active addresses, hosting PancakeSwap with $2 billion volume.
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