BNB

BNB

BNB #4
BB 65% L1 Protocol Watch

Project Safety Score: 65%

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BNBBNB
Market Cap$88276472203
24hr Volume$606022949
24hr Change0.0%
Price$654.34
Coverage: 5 buckets · 100% resolved
Concerns raised - see Red Flags below
Scoring rubric: L1 / Protocol Coin - scored on network security, adoption, dev health, economic design, governance
Track
Record
77 A
100% · medium
Developer
Health
39 C
100% · medium
Network
Security
87 AA
100% · medium
Social
Behavioral
41 CC
80% · low
Adoption
& Liquidity
79 A
100% · high

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BNB BNB Details
Type
Layer 1 (L1)
Launched
2017
HQ
Cayman Islands
Team
Doxxed
Smart Contract PlatformExchange-based TokensBNB Chain EcosystemCentralized Exchange (CEX) TokenLayer 1 (L1)Ethereum EcosystemAlleged SEC SecuritiesFTX Holdings

BNB is the native utility token of the BNB Chain, which serves multiple functions including payment for transaction fees and smart contract deployments. It operates within a unified multi-chain architecture incorporating a smart contract platform, a Layer 2 scaling solution, and a decentralized data storage network. Launched in 2017 by the Binance platform, BNB initially distributed 50% of its 200 million token supply to the public, with significant allocations for the founding team and angel investors.

The network utilizes a Proof of Staked Authority consensus mechanism, relying on a group of 21 validators to verify transactions and produce blocks. Validators are elected daily based on staked BNB, ensuring security through fast finality and penalties for malicious behavior. Economic sustainability is maintained through a dual-burn strategy, which includes real-time fee destruction and quarterly buybacks. BNB's utility extends to participating in decentralized governance, allowing holders to vote on upgrades and economic adjustments.

Risk Report

Cryptocurrency carries risk. Every project listed on this site, regardless of its score, operates in a volatile and largely unregulated market. Tokens can lose most or all of their value. A high score reflects lower structural risk based on the data we can measure. It does not mean a project is safe, that the price will hold, or that losses are unlikely. Always research independently and never commit money you cannot afford to lose.

Track record score 77 out of 100. This score reflects a solid history with 8.8 years of operation. The project experienced one regulatory action, as indicated by a score of 75 in that category. There has been one historical incident, resulting in an incident score of 80. However, there is one additional concern noted, leading to a lower evaluation for agent red flags at 55.

Economic design score 100 out of 100. The project boasts a robust economic framework, with a hard cap of 200,000,000 tokens and 100% of the total supply currently circulating. This perfect score indicates a well-defined supply cap which further supports its economic stability.

Developer health score 39 out of 100. The health of the development team is indicated by several metrics, with 4,241 GitHub stars and 2,041 forks demonstrating some level of community engagement. However, there have been no commits in the past four weeks, which raises concerns about ongoing development efforts, contributing to the low score of 39.

Network security score 85 out of 100. This score highlights strong security fundamentals, underpinned by a market cap of approximately $86.6 billion and a chain age of 8.8 years. Although there is one historical incident on record, the overall network security remains robust, indicating a well-established and secure platform.

Social behavioral score 41 out of 100. The social metrics reveal some limitations, with social accounts verified but lacking comprehensive audience data. The project's social audience is rated at 25, indicating a lower engagement level. Sentiment is also mixed, with 38% positive and 62% negative mentions, alongside existing concerns related to regulatory actions and past incidents.

Adoption liquidity score 82 out of 100. Liquid adoption is favorable, evidenced by a substantial 24-hour trading volume of over $1.08 billion and extensive exposure through 63 centralized exchange listings, with 33 marked as green-trust. This strong liquidity rating indicates a healthy trading environment and market presence.

Investing in BNB carries inherent crypto risks due to regulatory scrutiny, a history of incidents, and low developer activity. Potential investors should carefully consider these factors, alongside the project's overall strengths, before making any financial decisions.

  • Changpeng Zhao - CEO LinkedIn ↗
    Prior: Fusion Systems, Blockchain.info
    Known as 'CZ', founder of Binance and BNB Chain.
  • Yi He - Co-founder LinkedIn ↗
    Prior: OKCoin, OKEX
    Co-founder of Binance and BNB Chain.
  • CertiK 2022-05-01 pass report ↗
    Comprehensive audit of BNB Chain's smart contracts and infrastructure.
View whitepaper ↗ (2017)
Quality: high
Max supply: 200,000,000
Next unlock: 2026-05-01
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 2023-05-01
    Investigation into Binance's operations and BNB's regulatory status
  • hack 2022-10-12 · $100000000
    A vulnerability in BNB Chain's cross-chain bridge was exploited, leading to a loss of approximately $100 million in BNB tokens.
  • Strong backing from reputable venture capital firms
  • High-profile partnerships and integrations
  • Active and engaged community across multiple platforms
  • No recent code commits
  • Regulatory action has been taken against this project
  • High centralization of token supply
  • Regulatory scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions
  • History of security incidents affecting the network

Price Chart - BNB

Contract Security

ethereum · 0xb8c77482e45f1f44de1745f52c74426c631bdd52
Open source
Not honeypot
Non-mintable
Ownership locked
Non-pausable
No blacklist
Visible owner
Fixed slippage
Source: GoPlus Security

On-Chain Facts

Total Holders
334101
Top 10 Hold
56.7%
Top 50: 72.5%
Top Holders
  • 0xf977814e90da44bfa… 23.01%
  • 0x480234599362dc7a7… 7.80%
  • 0xa73d9021f67931563… 7.49%
  • 0xb8c77482e45f1f44d… 5.99%
  • 0xd041af244d15456ae… 2.46%
  • 0xf60c2ea62edbfe808… 2.35%
  • 0x00f435fa1f4297d58… 2.29%
  • 0x424dbed38cd0d83b1… 2.17%
  • 0x8d12a197cb00d4747… 1.94%
  • 0x0f75e2f8b264be979… 1.16%
Source: ethplorer
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Market Stats

All-Time High$1369.99
All-Time Low$0.0398
Circulating134784937
Total Supply134784937
Launch2017-07-08

Community Sentiment

👍 38% 63% 👎

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Developer Activity

GitHub stars⭐ 4243
Forks2039
Watchers467
PRs merged55
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