BNB’s market cap surpassed $101 billion in Q4 2024, a 114% increase compared to 1 year ago
According to a recent report by Messari, the BNB Chain ended 2024 on a high note, with its cryptocurrency, BNB, hitting a remarkable all-time high of $750 in December. The network's market capitalization hit a remarkable high of $101.09 billion, a whopping improvement of 114%.
Impressive growth in Total Value Locked (TVL)
BNB Chain’s DeFi ecosystem is a clear sign of ongoing innovation. By the end of 2023, the platform’s DeFi segment had surged, with Total Value Locked (TVL) reaching $5.35 billion—a 53% increase over the year. PancakeSwap led the way with $1.76 billion in TVL, while Venus Finance followed closely at $1.70 billion. Meanwhile, the new player ListaDAO made a striking entry by growing its Q4 TVL by 174%, reaching $544.5 million thanks to its creative staking and lending models.
Technical improvements dramatically boosted network performance. In 2024, the network saw remarkable technical advancement, most notable in terms of transactional efficiency. By the fourth quarter, a remarkable 96% of all blocks used the Builder API Specification, thus improving transparency in the MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) marketplace of the network.
A new peak in Q4
BNB’s transaction volumes per day skyrocketed, averaging 4 million per day in Q4, a remarkable jump of 18% over Q3. The ecosystem of stablecoins in the network saw great expansion, with total stablecoin market capitalization hitting $6.84 billion, making BNB Chain the third-largest platform after Ethereum and TRON.
In the final quarter of 2024, BNB Chain’s market cap climbed to $101 billion—a 22% jump from the previous period. Over the year, its value more than doubled, marking BNB as a rising force in the global blockchain arena. At the same time, Bitcoin achieved a notable 122% year-over-year return, which only reinforces BNB’s growing reputation and appeal.
Decentralization
Decentralization is a core pillar of the platform. A dedicated team of 45 validators works tirelessly to secure the network around the clock. In addition, with 29.6 million BNB tokens staked—roughly $20.8 billion in value—the network ranks as the fourth-largest proof-of-stake system by staked assets.
Record-Breaking Annual Revenue for BNB Chain
BNB Chain is set to post a remarkable annual revenue of $234 million in 2024, cementing its position among the top Layer-1 blockchains in the business. The remarkable revenue boost was brought about by a surge in demand for services provided by BNB Smart Chain, indicating continued expansion in the blockchain business.
Surprisingly, in a span of just one quarter, revenue in the network jumped a remarkable 28% compared to the preceding quarter to a total of $44.6 million. In the meantime, revenue in BNB also rose by 10% to a total of 69,500 BNB.
The Rise of Stablecoins
The introduction of stablecoins to the BNBChain in 2024 signals a trend of immense importance. As previously observed, these tokens accounted for close to half of all trading on the BNB Smart Chain. Their convenience, coupled with their popularity across many platforms, increases their usefulness, making them a great option for price volatility mitigation without sacrificing strong blockchain functionality.
As demand for stablecoins increases, it is more likely that the BNBChain is set to become a serious force in token trading, cementing its position in the blockchain marketplace.
What's next for BNB Chain?
The astounding expansion in store for 2024 is just the beginning of the remarkable story of the BNB Chain. As blockchains become more advanced systems, the BNB Chain is set to become a force to be reckoned with in the marketplace. With a keen emphasis on scalability, low fees, and a continually widening range of decentralized applications (dApps), the BNB Chain is set to lead the pack of Level-1 blockchains.
The dynamic DeFi ecosystem combined with the stabilization of stablecoins and their growing status in the cryptocurrency marketplace presents a solid platform for continued dominance.
In conclusion
In summary, the BNB Chain has established itself as a global leader, boasting a market capitalization of $101 billion and anticipated revenue of $234 million in 2024. Its impressive performance reflects its dominance in the competitive realm of Layer-1 blockchains—particularly in revenue generation and on-chain activity. With stablecoin demand on the rise and DeFi platforms continuing to flourish, the entire ecosystem is becoming more engaged, further cementing BNB Chain’s role in the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrencies.
Messari also highlighted that amongst the backdrop of a surging crypto market spurred on by the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, BNB set a new all-time high ($789 on Dec. 4) in Q4 2024."
In the context of the current volatility in the crypto market, Richard Teng, Binance CEO, recently tweeted some interesting insights:
The downturn is temporary;
When the market slows down, it's the perfect time to build and learn;
As the crypto market matures, volatility will become less of a concern.
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