$BNB BNB (Binance Coin) is the native cryptocurrency of the Binance ecosystem, initially launched in 2017. It is used for various purposes within Binance's platforms and beyond. Here's a brief overview:
Key Features of BNB:
1. Utility Token:
Used to pay trading fees on Binance Exchange, offering discounts.
Powers the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), supporting decentralized apps (DApps), smart contracts, and token transactions.
2. Ecosystem:
Integral to Binance's decentralized exchange (DEX) and Binance Chain.
Used in Binance Launchpad for token sales and other Binance services.
3. Burn Mechanism:
Binance periodically burns (destroys) BNB tokens to reduce supply and increase value.
4. Use Cases Beyond Binance:
Payment for goods and services.
Participation in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) on Binance.
5. Market Position:
One of the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Current Status:
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