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BNB (BNB)

The BNB ecosystem token began with exchange utility and expanded into the BNB Chain ecosystem for network fees and applications.

ABOUT THE DIGITAL ASSET

What is BNB?

The BNB ecosystem token began with exchange utility and expanded into the BNB Chain ecosystem for network fees and applications.

BNB has its own network design, development history and ecosystem. To understand this asset, it is important to look at its technology, purpose, governance, security model and the applications built around it — rather than considering price movements alone.

Research reminder: Project features and network details can change over time. Refer to official documentation and independent sources for current technical information.
FROM ORIGIN TO TODAY

BNB History & Milestones

Explore selected milestones in the evolution of BNB.

2017

BNB launches as an ERC-20 token

BNB launches as an ERC-20 token represents an important stage in the development and adoption of BNB and its ecosystem.

2017

Introduced for exchange utility and trading-fee discounts

Introduced for exchange utility and trading-fee discounts represents an important stage in the development and adoption of BNB and its ecosystem.

2019

BNB migrates to Binance Chain

BNB migrates to Binance Chain represents an important stage in the development and adoption of BNB and its ecosystem.

2020

Binance Smart Chain launches with smart-contract support

Binance Smart Chain launches with smart-contract support represents an important stage in the development and adoption of BNB and its ecosystem.

2022

The ecosystem adopts the BNB Chain name

The ecosystem adopts the BNB Chain name represents an important stage in the development and adoption of BNB and its ecosystem.

Today

Used for fees and applications across BNB Chain

Used for fees and applications across BNB Chain represents an important stage in the development and adoption of BNB and its ecosystem.

Disclaimer: Historical milestones do not predict future performance. Cryptocurrency involves market, technology, custody, liquidity and regulatory risks. This page is for educational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice.