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BNB Chain: Binance is Smart Contract Platform
Everything about BNB Chain — its DeFi ecosystem, low fees, and why it remains one of the most active blockchains.
What Is BNB Chain?
BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain) is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain operated by Binance. It offers fast, low-cost transactions and has one of the largest user bases in crypto.
Key Features
- Low gas fees: $0.01-0.10 per transaction
- Fast blocks: 3-second block time
- EVM compatible: Easy to port Ethereum dApps
- Large user base: Millions of active users
PancakeSwap and DeFi
PancakeSwap is the dominant DEX on BNB Chain, handling billions in volume. Other major protocols include Venus (lending), Alpaca Finance, and BiSwap.
BNB Token
BNB is used for gas, staking, and Binance ecosystem utilities. Regular token burns reduce supply over time.
Trade on BNB Chain
Access BNB Chain DeFi through Alkizen with cross-chain routing across 75+ networks.