$BNB $BNB
**$BNB** (originally called Binance Coin) is the native cryptocurrency of the **BNB Chain ecosystem**, which consists of the **BNB Beacon Chain** and **BNB Smart Chain**. Initially launched in **July 2017** as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, BNB later migrated to its own blockchain in **September 2020**. In **February 2022**, Binance rebranded its **Binance Smart Chain (BSC)** to **BNB Chain**, signaling BNB’s expanding role beyond just the Binance exchange.
### **Key Use Cases of BNB**
- **Transaction Fee Discounts**: BNB is used to pay for gas fees on BNB Chain at a reduced cost.
- **Launchpad Participation**: Holders can access exclusive token sales on **Binance Launchpad**.
- **Staking & Rewards**: Users can stake BNB to secure the network and earn passive income.
### **Current Market Performance (Live Data)**
As of now, **BNB is trading at $556.50**, down **$13.58 (-2.38%)** from its previous close. Today’s price action has ranged between a **high of $574.05** and a **low of $550.09**, showing moderate volatility.
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