This is a thought leadership article written by Helen Liu. Helen is the Chief Operating Officer of Bybit.

In the fast-evolving world of crypto and web3, education and content creation are essential pillars for mainstream adoption. The industry was once dominated by niche communities, but today it reaches a global audience through influencers, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and content creators who simplify complex blockchain concepts.

As the Chief Operating Officer of Bybit, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how education is shaping the future of web3. My career has been rooted in innovation, adaptability and global collaboration. At Bybit, our focus is on making crypto more accessible to everyone. We've seen how crucial education and outreach are in bringing crypto to the masses.

Crypto content creators and key opinion leaders (KOLs) play a crucial role in making blockchain technology accessible. They break down complex topics, such as 

 into digestible content that caters to both beginning and experienced users. In addition, by providing clear explanations and real-world applications they help onboard new users, while strengthening the knowledge base of the existing community.

Furthermore, these influencers exert a significant impact on public sentiment and market adoption. Their ability to amplify trends, introduce new narratives and engage audiences makes them powerful forces who shape investment decisions and industry trends. Whether they’re focusing on technical analysis or storytelling, they bring deep expertise and authoritative insights that bridge the gap between technical innovation and mainstream awareness.

Transparency is critical, especially when it comes to sponsored content and potential conflicts of interest. Misinformation can be costly in crypto, and it’s crucial for creators to disclose partnerships and provide accurate information in order to maintain credibility and build long-term trust.

While promotional content is a natural part of influencer marketing, educational accuracy must remain a priority. Audiences deserve well-researched, balanced perspectives, rather than exaggerated claims. Creators must fact-check information, source credible data and present content that genuinely helps users navigate the crypto space.

Today’s crypto education takes place across multiple platforms — YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and dedicated learning resources such as 

. While high-quality educational content is readily available, the challenge is ensuring that newcomers can differentiate between well-researched information and misleading narratives driven by hype.

Crypto content exists on a broad spectrum. On one end, platforms such as Bybit Learn and reputable analysts offer in-depth, fact-based insights. In contrast, social media trends often fuel misinformation, leading to speculation and unrealistic expectations. 

Striking the right balance between engaging content and factual accuracy is key to fostering an informed community.

Why Bybit sponsored the Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC)

At Bybit, we believe that education is fundamental to driving blockchain adoption. That’s why we were the title sponsor of the inaugural 

, held in Dubai in November 2024. This event brought together over 200 global influencers with a collective reach of over 1 billion followers, reinforcing the importance of high-quality content creation in regard to crypto.

Empowering creators with tools and knowledge

During the event’s opening panel, our CEO, Ben Zhou, emphasized that creators are more than just marketers — they’re educators and storytellers. He highlighted the value of long-term community engagement over short-term promotions, stressing that authenticity and trust must be the foundation of crypto content. Zhou also recognized the power of microinfluencers, who connect deeply with niche audiences and drive meaningful engagement.

Through initiatives like CCCC, we at Bybit aim to empower content creators with the tools and knowledge they need to produce high-quality educational content. The event also showcased innovative projects, such as the CCCC Hacker House Challenge, which demonstrated how blockchain can revolutionize content creation. 

ur involvement in such initiatives reflects our broader commitment to supporting innovation, education and the growth of the crypto-creator economy. 

This year, the CCCC conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on Nov 14 to 16, and you can find out more 

Responsible content creation is key to crypto industry growth

As crypto adoption continues to grow, content creators, influencers and KOLs will play an even greater role in shaping public understanding and engagement. Ethical, transparent and well-researched content is essential to building a strong and informed global community.

At Bybit, we’re committed to championing education, innovation and responsible content creation. Through initiatives like the Crypto Content Creator Campus, we aim to equip creators with the resources they need to educate and inspire audiences worldwide.

A future where crypto is widely understood and responsibly promoted depends upon collective efforts from creators, platforms and industry leaders. By prioritizing education and accuracy over hype, we can ensure sustainable industry growth driven by informed participation instead of speculation.

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Content creation and education in the crypto industry

A market correction is a decline in the price of an asset by more than 10%. Though the dip can be fairly small, it usually indicates that the crypto had rallied far from its established trend. Learn how to trade during the correction.

As we’re nearing the end of the first quarter of 2025, US president Donald Trump’s administration has been in charge of the world’s largest economy for only about two months. But in this short period of time, the 47th POTUS has already been making an outsized impact on financial and crypto markets — as the threat of tariffs with many of America’s trading partners, government sector layoffs and a new paradigm in the relationship between the US and European economies have sent investor sentiment into the territory of fear. Both stock market sentiment indices and the major Bitcoin 

 indices are hovering between the orange and red zones of fear.

As of the time of this writing on Mar 17, 2025, the stock market’s primary gauge — the S&P 500 index — has declined by around 8% since its recent peak on Feb 19, 2025, while 

 (BTC) is down by 23% since its all-time high on Jan 20, 2025, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

As the crypto market declines, investors are becoming more unsettled, wondering if this drop represents another blip on the typically mercurial radar of Bitcoin or a prelude to a steeper downturn. Is this the market correcting itself after recent (possibly overly) optimistic gains, or are we witnessing the start of something scarier? In this atmosphere, it's important to distinguish between a market correction and a more profound decline known as a 

. In this article, we cover what a crypto market correction is, how it differs from a bear market and — more importantly — how you can prepare for it as a cryptocurrency investor.

A correction is a market decline that typically ranges from 10% to 20%. It signifies a relatively small but still noticeable drop in asset prices. The crypto market undergoes more frequent corrections than the stock market, due to its inherently 

. Over the past year alone (to mid-March 2025), Bitcoin’s price has experienced at least six corrections. In comparison, the stock market's primary index — the S&P 500 — hasn't experienced a correction within the past year. However, it's quickly approaching just that, with prevalently negative investor sentiment a 9% decline from recent peaks.

Is a market correction the start of a bear market?

A market correction — especially if it leads to a rapid decrease in asset prices — might seem worrying at first, but it’s part of the market's natural rhythm. In most cases, corrections end with a market rebound, i.e., a bull market, as asset price drops lead to increased interest to 

. However, if a correction is caused by significant underlying issues — such as price bubbles that have built up over long periods, or wider economic declines — it can be a precursor to a 

, which is characterized by a significant drop of over 20% in the market as asset prices decrease.

 interchangeably. However, others distinguish between the two concepts. According to some definitions, a market crash is a significant but short-lived decline of over 20%, while a bear market is a prolonged period of depressed asset prices that may last for months, or even years.

It's important to distinguish between a crypto market correction and a bear market, as the two require different strategies and approaches. Market corrections generally don't require the type of drastic measures from investors that bear markets do. As we’ve noted above, some analysts refer only to prolonged crashes as bear markets, while others use the terms “crash” and “bear market” interchangeably. If we assume the latter definition, then any market crash of over 20% — whether short- or long-term — can be described as a bear market.

Note that the definitions of a correction (10% to 20% decline) and bear market (over 20% decline) originated in traditional finance. These definitions have been used for the crypto market as well, but due to its higher volatility, the crypto market experiences corrections and bear markets considerably more often than the stock market does.

We noted earlier that the last time the stock market experienced a correction — as measured by the S&P 500 — was between July and October 2023, around one and a half years ago. Even then, the decline in the index was contained to 10%, just meeting the definition of a correction. In contrast, the crypto market has experienced numerous corrections (and three crashes) over the past year alone, to Mar 17, 2025. The image below shows these three crashes, which resulted in the decline of the 

 by around 22–23% each time. Additionally, we’ve annotated the ongoing correction that started to develop on Mar 2, 2025 — just days after the market rebounded from its last crash. This correction has so far (in ten days) resulted in a 12% decline in the total market cap.

Evidently, the crypto market is much more accustomed to corrections and bear markets than the stock market is.

How to prepare for a crypto market correction

Crypto corrections often arrive after periods of overly optimistic buying. They may also be caused by negative sentiment when crypto gets hammered — once again — by another influential regulatory authority. Investor sentiment may also turn negative and lead to a correction when traditional markets are trending downward. The last scenario is what we’re witnessing right now — the new Trump administration’s penchant for tariffs and drastic changes to budgetary spending has sent stocks downward, and the cryptocurrency market has duly followed suit.

When a correction is on the horizon, what can you do to best protect yourself? Below, we list several strategies that can limit the impact of a crypto correction on your investments.

Consider reducing your long positions when you sense early signals of a market decline. Some 

 or oscillators turning downward, can help you identify a market peak and an imminent downtrend.

 is a preset instruction to sell an asset once its price drops to a specific level. It’s one of the best trading strategies to limit potential losses during a market slump. Stop-loss orders have two primary benefits. First, they free you from the necessity to monitor prices and continually close your positions manually. Secondly, and importantly, these orders help avoid emotional decision-making during volatile downturns.

Placing stop-loss orders is just the tip of the iceberg when automating your trades. You can also devise considerably more sophisticated automated trading strategies by using 

. Bybit offers a variety of these bots to help you set key parameters for your trading strategy and execute it in a fully automated fashion.

 lets you automate your grid trading — a strategy whereby a set of orders is placed at several points above and below a certain reference price for an asset. The price points above the current asset price are designated as sell orders, while those below the current price are reserved to trigger buy orders. The corresponding sell or buy order is executed when the asset's price reaches a pre-specified point in the grid.

Another useful trading bot for your correction arsenal is the 

DCA is one of the most valuable trading strategies when expecting a correction or finding yourself in the midst of one. It involves splitting your total planned investment amount into equal chunks that are invested at predetermined time intervals, e.g., monthly, fortnightly, weekly or even daily. You make your regular fixed investments regardless of how the market moves.

As with automated trading strategies, DCA helps remove the emotional aspect from your investing. When you anticipate a market downturn, emotional factors can easily creep into your decision-making. DCA is one key way to prevent your emotions from affecting your trades.

DCA also reduces the impact of market volatility, since you’re spreading your purchases over time instead of buying at a single price point.

The Bybit DCA Bot we mentioned above isn’t the only way to automate your DCA strategy — there’s also the 

 product, which lets you set up your regular DCA investments in a few easy steps.

In the event that a correction continues to develop into a crash, the most crucial step is to avoid being influenced by emotions. If you find yourself amid a market crash, remember that all crashes, just like all corrections, are followed by market rebounds. The bottom of the market isn’t going to fall off — profit-seekers, both retail and institutional investors, will sooner or later move in to buy the dip. In fact, this could be an excellent opportunity for you to acquire assets with strong fundamentals, and at bargain prices.

Thus, stay calm, plan for the long term when prices inevitably recover, stick to strategies that eliminate emotional trading — such as automated methods and DCA — and perhaps even consider buying high-potential assets while they remain undervalued during the crash.

The concept of market corrections sounds unnerving. But unlike protracted bear markets, they’re typically short-lived and followed by price increases. The key steps to take in a correction are to avoid emotional decision-making, reduce exposure as much as possible, place some stop-loss orders and employ strategies like DCA and automated grid trading.

Notably, while stock market investors aren't accustomed to frequent corrections and crashes, the crypto market experiences them every year, multiple times. And yet, the multiyear, long-term established trend of the market has remained upward ever since the word “cryptocurrency” entered the financial vernacular. A stock market investor might feel intimidated by a correction — and even feel like fainting at the thought of a crash — but a savvy crypto investor knows that corrections and crashes are business as usual. As such, be prepared, but don’t panic. We’ve been through crypto market crashes more often than Bitcoin has been declared dead.

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Crypto market correction: What it means and how to prepare

Ethena Labs and Securitize have launched Converge, a settlement network designed to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi.

Daily top performer — PancakeSwap (CAKE)

The S&P 500 gained 0.64% as softer retail sales fueled Fed rate cut speculation. Investors await Wednesday’s Fed decision. Gold hit a record $3,005 as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns fueled safe-haven demand, with strong support from central bank and ETF purchases. Markets await the Fed’s policy decision. The Coindesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, fell by 0.60%, with Bitcoin and Ether up by 1.66% and 2.12% in the past 24 hours. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today’s top performer is CAKE, up 27.9% after PancakeSwap MEV Guard extends wallet support for improved trade security.

PancakeSwap (CAKE), launched in September 2020, is a BNB Chain-based DEX for BEP-20 token swaps, offering lower fees and faster transactions than Ethereum-based rivals. 

 now supports more wallets on BNB Chain, including Trust Wallet and Rabby Wallet, enhancing protection against frontrunning and sandwich attacks. Users can enable MEV protection with a simple one-click setup for most wallets, ensuring safer and more reliable trading.

Check out the latest prices, charts, and data of 

Ethena Labs and Securitize have launched 

, a settlement network designed to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi. The platform will integrate Ethena’s USDe, USDtb, and iUSDe stablecoins with Securitize’s tokenized assets, facilitating institutional on-chain participation. Converge will feature both permissioned and permissionless financial applications, supporting lending, trading, and structured products. Five protocols, including Aave Labs and Pendle, have committed to building on the network. Mainnet is set to launch in Q2 2025.

Yesterday, BTC spot ETFs saw $232.3 million in net inflows, driven entirely by non-GBTC funds, while GBTC recorded no flow.

, allowing users to complete tasks and earn points for future rewards. Existing users from the old platform receive a 1,500-point bonus. To join, create an account, fill in profile details, and complete quests requiring X, Discord, and MetaMask connections. Daily check-ins also grant rewards, with more quests coming soon.

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Ethena and Securitize launch Converge to bridge TradFi and DeFi

Bubblemaps is a data visualization tool for blockchains. It uses colorful maps of circles to show important details. Learn more about how it works here.

 prior to their purchases. There's a lot of valuable information available for cryptocurrencies, but accessing and understanding it takes time. Bubblemaps offers a revolutionary solution: a 

 visualization tool that makes it much easier for users to see how blockchains operate behind the scenes. Should you try working with Bubblemaps? To see if it's right for you, here's what you need to know. 

 is a data visualization tool for blockchains. It uses colorful maps of circles to show important details, such as token distribution and disproportionate 

 token ownership — thus making it easier for investors to identify both trading opportunities and scams.

 in 2022. Before he worked on Bubblemaps, Vaiman was the CEO of a cryptocurrency investment company called Cryptonavia. During his work there, Vaiman noticed how difficult it was for investors to get a clear idea of how projects were run. Though there was often plenty of data revealing warning signs behind a project, it was hard to access and process this data. 

Vaiman was inspired to create a website where people could get useful information quickly. His vision has appealed to many investors, and Bubblemaps currently has over $3.2 million in funding from investors like Sierranova Capital, ChainGPT Labs and Arcanum Ventures.

Bubblemaps’ main purpose is to make cryptocurrency data more accessible. Traditional blockchain explorers often provide strings of data that aren't particularly intuitive. Meanwhile, the Bubblemaps site not only acquires data for you, but also uses its mapping system to make issues far more obvious. With “bubbles” that highlight info, such as linked wallets, the system hopes it can allow everyday investors to make more informed choices.

Bubblemaps also aims to become a watchdog for 

 and market manipulation. It regularly uses its tools to identify problematic projects and to draw attention to them. While users can analyze their own investments with Bubblemaps, the project also hopes to help people who don't work with the project’s software. The site's blog and social media feeds try to warn users of potential fraudulent activities involving trending cryptos whenever they can.

Bubblemaps primarily functions as a collection of software and coding. Unlike some other ecosystems, it doesn't have many blockchain functionalities embedded into its system. Instead, it operates similarly to standard Web 2.0 websites. Its creators designed code that scrolls through data about blockchain wallets and addresses, and then uses additional coding and display tools to sort and organize this data into easily readable Bubblemaps.

The Bubblemaps application can be accessed directly from the company's main website. Its system also allows other sites to integrate Bubblemaps as a 

 screener. With just a few lines of code, Bubblemaps analytics are natively integrated into other 

The Bubblemaps system contains a variety of features meant to improve blockchain data accessibility. The following are some of the ways users can enjoy Bubblemaps services.

This is the main feature of the website. Its users can search for tokens and click on a token to see its map. This visual representation of data looks like a series of circles and lines. The circles represent wallets holding significant portions of a token's total supply: the larger the circle, the more tokens the wallet holds. Lines drawn between wallets represent transfers, and highlight interconnected addresses. Clicking on the circles highlights the wallet's owner, and depending upon their privacy settings, you may even be able to see which individual or organization holds the tokens. 

Intel Desk is a community-driven feature for investigation. Users vote on which tokens need to be more closely examined. Winning tokens are carefully examined by Bubblemaps’ scam-detection squad, and users are told if any fraudulent activities have been found among a token's interconnected addresses and wallet holders.

The Time Travel feature lets users look at the past activity of multiple blockchains. You can see how maps shift over time, in order to get an idea of what's happening on blockchains throughout a coin's entire lifespan.

Magic Nodes is an advanced feature that shows interconnected addresses. Instead of just looking at wallet owner labels, Magic Nodes looks at how the crypto is actually moving around. For example, it can identify multiple holders who are all paying their gas fees from one address, so that users can see when an entity is using intermediaries to manipulate the market.

Bubblemaps has already managed to achieve a lot. In addition to designing its visual interpretation of blockchain data, the site has also natively integrated with various partners on other DeFi platforms. 

. In addition to the release of the token, the system also plans to add multiple features linked to the token, including upgrades to cross-chain analytics, AI cluster interpretation and P&L computation. 

For the future, Bubblemaps hopes to expand further into the crypto space. By adding multiple blockchains to its app and integrating with more systems, Bubblemaps aims to become the premier crypto and DEX screener. 

The BMT token helps power Bubblemaps’ Intel Desk feature. Holders of BMT vote for the cryptos they’d like Bubblemaps to investigate. BMT is also used as the reward method for those whose proposals are chosen for Intel Desk.

Residing on both Solana and BNB Chain, BMT has a total token supply of 1 billion tokens. Of these, 27% were available at launch. The rest will be unlocked on a 

Though BMT was only released in March 2025, it's already experienced some wild price swings. The token debuted at around $0.16, but prices quickly dropped to $0.07. Currently, BMT’s price is stable in the $0.08–$0.10 range.Bankless Times 

 will help keep its price up, predicting that BMT might reach $0.30 by 2025. DigitalCoinPrice is slightly more cautious, but agrees that some sort of price rise is likely. Taking into account current market growth,DigitalCoinPrice 

Looking to trade Bubblemaps tokens? Bybit now offers the BMT/USDT Spot trading pair and BMTUSDT Perpetual contract. To get started, you’ll first need to create a Bybit account, then fund it with cryptocurrency and navigate to the 

To celebrate this listing, Bybit is holding 

 where you can earn a share of a 2,000,000 BMT prize pool. 

BMT was hotly anticipated leading up to its release. The Bubblemaps tool is a favorite of crypto investors, and many people are interested in supporting the new project. Furthermore, the coin's link to the Intel Desk feature could help stabilize its price and create demand.

However, keep in mind that there’s been some criticism of BMT. Using the Bubblemaps tool on the system's own coin reveals that an outsized portion of the total supply is held by a single wallet. This has led to some 

, and the token’s price has stayed fairly low since this issue arose. While it's possible there's a good explanation for this distribution pattern, a lack of user trust could still cause problems for the new token. 

Therefore, investors who are interested in working with BMT token holdings need to maintain some caution. Furthermore, the crypto market always exhibits some volatility, so be sure to take that into account. As always, 

 — and avoid putting all of your funds into a single coin.

Using the Bubblemaps tool is a simple and great way to visualize the data from traditional blockchain explorers — making it quick and easy to spot potential problems with token holdings and distributions. Now that Bubblemaps is moving to the next level of its road map, fans also have the opportunity to buy and sell BMT tokens. Thanks to the hype around the platform, even investors who don’t use Bubblemaps may want to explore BMT.

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Binance Coin, or BNB, is a native token of the Binance ecosystem and powers the BNB chain ecosystem.

Binance Coin (BNB) has emerged as a pivotal player in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, powering the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Its versatile functionality and growing adoption have driven it to become one of the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Are you curious about BNB’s origin, utility, and its importance in the Binance Smart Chain? This comprehensive guide will navigate you through the essentials of what is BNB crypto, its tokenomics, regulatory landscape, and how to buy, store, and trade it.

We’ll dive deep into the evolution of BNB, its expanding use cases beyond the Binance exchange, and its critical role in the Binance 

. Additionally, we’ll discuss what is BNB crypto in terms of its tokenomics, the coin burning mechanism, and the regulatory challenges faced by Binance. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a thorough understanding of BNB’s potential as an investment and its significance in the ever-growing world of cryptocurrencies.

BNB, or Binance Coin, is the native cryptocurrency of the Binance exchange, specifically designed to facilitate trading and offer various benefits to its users. Being the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance has integrated BNB as a key component of its ecosystem. BNB not only powers the Binance platform but also runs on the Ethereum blockchain using the 

 protocol, making it compatible with Ethereum-based apps. BNB, an acronym for “build and build”, serves various functions such as creating new tokens, sending, receiving, burning, and minting on the Binance Chain. Users can also trade and invest in Binance coins, further expanding their utility within the ecosystem.

 (ICO) at a price of $0.10 per token, BNB has experienced remarkable growth. As of August 15, 2023, BNB is the fourth-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. The success of BNB arises from its multiple uses and its connection to the Binance exchange, a notable entity in the crypto market.

BNB was introduced through an ICO in 2017, raising $15 million by selling 100 million BNB tokens at a rate of 15 cents per token. The funds generated during the ICO were allocated for various purposes, including 50% for branding and marketing initiatives and 33% for the development and enhancement of the Binance platform and related ecosystem. Initially developed on the Ethereum blockchain, BNB later migrated to its own Binance Chain, to foster its ecosystem and enhance BNB accessibility.

Currently, the Binance Chain is a high-performance blockchain network designed for smart contract-based applications, such as a decentralized exchange and other DeFi products. This move has enabled Binance to have greater control over the development and scalability of the Binance Chain.

As BNB progresses, it cements its place as a prominent cryptocurrency, fueling the Binance ecosystem and providing diverse utility to its users.

BNB has seen a meteoric rise in its market position since its initial launch. In just a few years, its market cap has soared from below $7 billion in 2020 to surpassing the $90 billion mark twice in 2021. As of August 15, 2023, BNB placed fourth, in terms of market capitalization. It is just behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether.

Its impressive growth can be attributed to the expanding use cases of BNB and the dominant position of Binance in the centralized crypto exchange market, which holds a 43.9% market share. However, please note that BNB’s market position may vary occasionally due to market fluctuations.

As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, the performance of BNB will likely be influenced by various factors, including market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.

The primary purpose of BNB is to cover transaction and trading fees on the Binance exchange. However, BNB’s utility extends far beyond the Binance platform, offering benefits in payments, investments, and a variety of online services. BNB has become an attractive option for merchants who can accept it as a form of payment, as well as for users who can use BNB as collateral for loans on certain platforms. With its expanding use cases, BNB has emerged as a versatile and valuable asset in the world of cryptocurrencies.

The subsequent sections will discuss the main utilities of BNB, such as trading fee discounts and its broadening applications beyond the Binance exchange. We will examine how BNB’s distinct features contribute to its success and its diverse offerings to users.

One of the most appealing aspects of holding BNB is the trading fee discounts it offers on the Binance exchange. Users who hold BNB in their Binance account can enjoy a 25% discount on their trading fees, which is applicable to both spot and margin trading fees. Additionally, a 10% discount is available for futures trading fees. The BNB trading fee discount program is valid until a specified date, which can be found on the Binance website. It’s important to consider the bnb price when planning your trading strategy, as it can impact the overall cost of your transactions.

By providing trading fee discounts, Binance motivates users to retain and use BNB for their transactions. This not only boosts demand for BNB but also promotes user participation in the Binance ecosystem. The discounts available for BNB holders make trading on the Binance platform more cost-effective and appealing to a broader range of users.

Beyond the Binance exchange, BNB’s use cases have expanded into various sectors. BNB is a cryptocurrency that can be used as payment for transaction fees on Binance.com, Binance DEX, and Binance Chain. This provides more convenience in performing trading activities in the cryptocurrency marketplace. Additionally, BNB can be accepted as payment at establishments that accept cryptocurrency and can be used to invest in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) listed through Binance’s Launchpad program.

Moreover, BNB has been integrated into online services as a payment option, allowing users to utilize BNB for payment of goods and services online, transaction fees on the Binance exchange, and online services on various websites. With its increasing applications and integration into diverse platforms, BNB continues to emphasize its relevance as a useful and flexible cryptocurrency.

Binance Smart Chain (BSC) is a high-performance blockchain network developed for smart contract-based applications, including decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and other DeFi products. It is an additional blockchain to the Binance Chain, aiming to provide lower transaction costs and a platform to create decentralized applications (DApps) and other DeFi products. BNB plays a pivotal role in the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem, acting as the main utility token and fuel for transaction fees.

In the subsequent sections, we will tackle BNB’s central role in the Binance Smart Chain, discussing its usage in transaction fees, staking, and governance. We will also compare Binance Smart Chain to Ethereum, highlighting the advantages BSC offers in terms of transaction speed, cost, and benefits for users and projects.

As a governance token, BNB holders are privileged to participate in the decentralized on-chain governance of Binance Smart Chain. This grants BNB holders the ability to influence the decision-making process and contribute to the network’s consensus mechanism. Overall, BNB’s role in the Binance Smart Chain is crucial for maintaining its functionality, security, and accessibility.

Binance Smart Chain offers several advantages over 

, most notably in terms of transaction speed and cost. With an average block time of approximately 3 seconds, BSC boasts significantly faster transaction speeds compared to Ethereum’s 18 transactions per second. Additionally, BSC’s transaction fees are generally lower than those of Ethereum, making it a more cost-effective option for users.

Binance Smart Chain’s centralized network with 21 validators provides a different level of security and scalability compared to Ethereum’s decentralized network with over 11,000 validators. This has attracted users and projects that prefer faster and cheaper transactions, contributing to BNB’s success and its increasing adoption in the crypto community.

BNB’s tokenomics involve a limited supply and a coin burning mechanism to maintain its value. The coin burning mechanism involves Binance burning a portion of its BNB holdings every quarter, reducing the overall supply and potentially increasing the token’s value. This process is independent and verifiable, with quarterly reports detailing the figures.

BNB has a maximum supply of 200 million tokens. The initial distribution of BNB tokens included allocations for the founding team, angel investors, and a public sale. Furthermore, Binance uses a portion of its profits to repurchase and burn BNB tokens, ensuring an equitable distribution and maintaining a stable value.

By preserving a limited supply and implementing diverse distribution mechanisms, Binance aims to create a sense of scarcity and potentially enhance the value of the remaining tokens. This strategy ensures transparency and equal opportunities when it comes to token distribution, making BNB a more attractive asset for investors and users alike.

 mechanism significantly helps to maintain BNB’s value by reducing the number of coins in circulation. Binance performs quarterly coin burns, with the most recent burn occurring on April 14, 2023, when a total of 2,020,132.25 BNB, valued at approximately $676,744,304 USD, was burned. By reducing the circulating supply, this mechanism helps to increase the value of BNB tokens and burn Binance coins.

Moreover, Binance’s auto-burn mechanism adjusts the number of BNB to be burned according to its price and the number of blocks created on the BNB Smart Chain. This ensures a stable value for BNB and provides a long-term growth strategy for the token. The coin burning mechanism not only maintains BNB’s value but also serves as a unique selling point for the cryptocurrency, setting it apart from other tokens in the market.

Binance has encountered regulatory obstacles in various jurisdictions but is striving for compliance. In recent years, the exchange has encountered allegations of operating an illegal exchange, running unregistered exchanges, and purportedly misrepresenting trading controls and oversight. Despite these challenges, Binance remains optimistic about the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies on a global scale.

 faced by Binance and its continuous efforts to comply with local and international regulations. We will highlight the challenges the company has faced in various countries and the proactive measures it has taken to address these concerns.

Binance has been subject to regulatory action in multiple jurisdictions across the world. These include the Cayman Islands, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and Thailand. The company has faced allegations of operating without permission from financial regulators and misrepresenting trading controls and oversight. Additionally, Binance was not licensed, registered, or authorized to operate in Japan, Malta, and the Cayman Islands.

These regulatory challenges have prompted Binance to adapt its operations and seek compliance with local and international regulations. By addressing these issues and working closely with regulators, Binance aims to ensure the continued growth and success of its platform and the BNB token.

Responding to regulatory challenges, Binance has taken proactive measures, like suspending euro transactions and adapting to regulatory changes. The company has also voiced its support for a holistic approach to regulations and demonstrated its commitment to compliance.

Binance has actively sought and obtained licenses in multiple jurisdictions, such as:

BNB can be bought, stored, and traded through various platforms and wallets, such as Bybit. It is essential to understand the process of purchasing, storing, and trading BNB to make the most of this versatile cryptocurrency.

In this section, we will provide a step-by-step guide on purchasing, storing, and trading BNB on different platforms. We will discuss the different options available for purchasing BNB, the most secure wallets for storing your tokens, and the trading pairs and platforms that support BNB trading.

When purchasing BNB, you can choose between placing a market or limit order. A market order will be executed immediately at the best available price, while a limit order lets you specify a price at which the order will be executed or better. No minimum amount is required to purchase BNB on Bybit.

After purchasing BNB, it is important to securely store it in a compatible wallet. Some of the most secure wallets for storing BNB include:

These wallets provide varying levels of security and convenience, so it is crucial to choose one that aligns with your needs and preferences.

When choosing a wallet, weigh the pros and cons of each type. Hot wallets, which are connected to the internet, are more convenient for daily transactions but are less secure. Cold wallets, stored offline, offer greater security but may be less convenient for frequent transactions. By selecting the most suitable wallet for your needs, you can ensure the safe storage of your BNB tokens.

BNB can be traded on Bybit, with numerous trading pairs available. The most popular trading pair for BNB is USDT/BNB.

By understanding the various trading pairs and platforms for BNB trading, you can make educated decisions and optimize your trading strategy. As with any investment, it is essential to conduct thorough research and stay up-to-date with market trends and news to make the most of your BNB trading experience.

Binance Coin (BNB) has established itself as a powerful player in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Its versatility and utility within the Binance platform, as well as its expanding use cases in payments, investments, and online services, make it a valuable asset for crypto enthusiasts and investors alike. From its beginnings as an ICO to its current status as the native token of the Binance Smart Chain, BNB has shown tremendous growth and potential.

With a solid foundation in its tokenomics, a coin burning mechanism, and proactive efforts towards regulatory compliance, BNB continues to assert its importance in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies. Whether you are new to the world of digital assets or an experienced trader, understanding BNB’s unique features, market position, and utility can open up new opportunities and enhance your cryptocurrency journey.

Binance Coin can be used to invest in stocks, 

 and other assets on different platforms, as well as collateral for loans and to split expenses.

BNB has shown strong performance in the past and is backed by numerous projects and initiatives, making it a potentially profitable long-term investment. However, make sure to assess your own risk tolerance before investing and never invest money you are not willing to lose.

What is the coin burning mechanism for BNB?

BNB holders benefit from Binance's coin burning mechanism, which burns a portion of BNB holdings every quarter and reduces the overall supply, potentially increasing the token's value.

Secure and reliable wallets for storing BNB include Ledger Nano S, Trezor Model T and 

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