What is BNB token and BNB Smart Chain?

BNB Smart Chain, formerly Binance Smart Chain, is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchain platform capable of general purpose smart contract execution. It is a base layer, or Layer 1 (L1), which is part of the BNB Chain ecosystem of blockchains that is developed with the support of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. It is known for its fast transaction time and low transaction cost.

BNB token is the fuel for BNB Smart Chain. Originally known as Binance Coin, BNB has been rebranded to “Build and Build." In addition to serving as BNB Smart Chain’s “gas" token, BNB also provides holders with on-chain governance rights.
What is BNB token and BNB Smart Chain?
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