#PriceTrendsAnalysis
BNB (Binance Coin) is the native digital currency of the Binance platform, one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms in the world. BNB was launched in 2017 based on the Ethereum blockchain, and later transitioned to the platform's own Binance Chain blockchain.
### Uses of BNB:
1. **Trading Fee Discounts**: BNB can be used to pay trading fees on the Binance platform with a discount.
2. **Participation in Initial Exchange Offerings (IEO)**: BNB can be used to participate in new projects launched on the Binance Launchpad.
3. **Payments**: BNB can be used to pay for goods and services at businesses that accept it.
4. **Investment**: BNB is considered a digital asset that can be traded and invested in.
### Features of BNB:
- **Coin Burning**: Binance periodically burns a portion of BNB coins to reduce supply and increase value.
- **Continuous Development**: BNB is supported by ongoing development in the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
BNB has become one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, playing an important role in the Binance ecosystem.