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As of January 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance remain the two most influential entities in the cryptocurrency world. Bitcoin serves as the primary digital asset, while Binance acts as the world’s largest infrastructure provider for trading it.
Originally launched as "Binance Coin," it has evolved into BNB (now often standing for "Build and Build"). It is the native powerhouse of the entire Binance and BNB Chain ecosystem.
Utility: Its primary use is paying for transaction fees. If you use BNB to pay fees on the Binance exchange, you typically get a 25% discount.
Staking & Governance: You can "stake" BNB to help secure the network and earn rewards, or use it to vote on the future of the BNB Chain.
