BNB (BNB)

Native asset of the BNB Chain ecosystem and Binance exchange.

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Category
Exchange token · Layer 1
Launched
2017
Founders
Binance
Consensus
Proof of Staked Authority

About BNB

BNB started as the utility token of the Binance exchange in 2017 and has since become the native gas token of the BNB Smart Chain, a Layer 1 EVM-compatible network.

Holders use BNB for trading fee discounts on Binance, transaction fees on BNB Chain, and access to token launches. Binance regularly burns BNB tokens to reduce circulating supply.

What is BNB used for?

  • Binance trading fee discounts
  • BNB Chain gas fees
  • DeFi on PancakeSwap and other BNB Chain protocols
  • Token launchpads

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BNB FAQ

Is BNB the same as Binance?
BNB is the cryptocurrency token; Binance is the company that originally issued it. BNB now operates as the native asset of an independent BNB Chain, but it remains closely tied to the Binance ecosystem.

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