> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wallet-docs.broearn.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wallet-docs.broearn.com/overview/available-networks/bnb-chain.md).

# BNB Chain

## Introduction

[**BNB Chain**](https://www.bnbchain.org/), formerly known as Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is a fast and efficient decentralized blockchain platform that offers EVM-compatible smart contract functionality. It is designed to provide a user-friendly and cost-effective environment for developers to build and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) and supports a rapidly growing ecosystem of DeFi, NFT, and gaming projects.

### **Chain Information**

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| chainId (int) | chainName (string) | EVM Chains        |
| ------------- | ------------------ | ----------------- |
| 56            | bsc                | BNB Chain Mainnet |
| 97            | bsc                | BNB Chain Testnet |