Blockchain Research

BNB Chain

L1

Performance

Observed TPS
164
sustained, observed
Theoretical TPS
6,349
claimed max
Finality
0.65 s
Block time
0.45 s
Avg fee
$0.0209
Validators
45
semantics vary

Design

Type
L1
Launched
2020
Consensus
PoSA (proof of staked authority)
Language
Solidity
Virtual machine
EVM
Quantum-resistant
No

Note: Sub-second blocks reflect the Maxwell/Lorentz upgrades.

Sources

Data verified Tue Jun 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Methodology on the editorial standards page.

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