Cryptocurrency Q&A Is BNB chain built on Ethereum?

Is BNB chain built on Ethereum?

SamsungSpark SamsungSpark Sun Mar 02 2025 | 6 answers 1264
I am confused about the relationship between BNB chain and Ethereum. I heard that BNB chain has some connection with Ethereum, but I am not sure if BNB chain is actually built on Ethereum. Can someone clarify this for me? Is BNB chain built on Ethereum?

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StarlitFantasy StarlitFantasy Tue Mar 04 2025
BNB Smart Chain (BSC) has its roots in a hard fork of Ethereum, dating back to 2021.

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Silvia Silvia Tue Mar 04 2025
Despite sharing much of Ethereum's technology, BSC introduced several crucial modifications to enhance its performance.

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Lorenzo Lorenzo Tue Mar 04 2025
A notable change implemented by BSC is the adoption of a different consensus mechanism.

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amelia_doe_explorer amelia_doe_explorer Mon Mar 03 2025
This new consensus mechanism facilitates quicker transaction times compared to Ethereum.

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HanjiHandiwork HanjiHandiwork Mon Mar 03 2025
Additionally, BSC offers lower fees, making it an attractive option for users looking to save on transaction costs.

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