Bitget App
Trade smarter
Buy cryptoMarketsTradeFuturesEarnSquareMore
BNB Chain Burns Nearly $500M Worth of BNB Tokens

BNB Chain Burns Nearly $500M Worth of BNB Tokens

CoindeskCoindesk2023/07/19 11:11
By:Shaurya Malwa

The burned tokens are now permanently destroyed, which makes circulating tokens more valuable if demand increases.

Money to burn cash on fire (Jp Valery/Unsplash)

Blockchain BNB Chain today burned over 1.99 million bnb (BNB) tokens in a planned move under the "auto-burn" mechanism in what is the token's 24th quarterly burn event, shows.

Some $484 million worth of the tokens were effectively taken out of circulation. Token burn refers to the process of permanent deletion of coins from their circulating supply.

The burn was executed at 10:33 UTC in transaction .

BNB is the native coin of the BNB Smart Chain and BNB Chain-based networks such as Greenfield. It was issued by crypto exchange Binance after an initial coin offering in 2017.

BNB uses an auto-burn system that aims to reduce its total supply to 100 million BNB, from the original 200 million BNB, over time. The auto-burn mechanism adjusts the amount of BNB to be burned based on BNB's price and the number of blocks generated on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) during the quarter.

However, the burn event failed to create an immediate demand for BNB tokens among traders as prices over the past 24 hours.

Edited by Parikshit Mishra.

109

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

PoolX: Earn new token airdrops
Lock your assets and earn 10%+ APR
Lock now!

You may also like

BNB News Update: Abu Dhabi's Web3 Strategy: Blockchain Fuels a Digital Transformation in Luxury Tourism

- Abu Dhabi's BNB Hack event highlights UAE's Web3 push in luxury tourism via blockchain solutions. - Innovations include USD1 stablecoin for cross-border transactions and WLFI token for loyalty/travel systems. - ADGM's regulatory framework attracts Web3 talent while tools like opBNB/Greenfield enable scalable dApps. - Luxury track emphasizes NFT concierge services and blockchain booking systems to enhance VIP experiences. - Event aligns with UAE's $100B digitization plan to solidify global blockchain lead

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 13:46
BNB News Update: Abu Dhabi's Web3 Strategy: Blockchain Fuels a Digital Transformation in Luxury Tourism

Trump’s Choice for the Fed May Transform the Unpredictable Path of Cryptocurrency

- Trump narrows Fed chair shortlist to Waller, Hassett, Warsh, Rieder, and Bowman, aiming to reshape monetary policy with rate-cut priorities. - Nomination timeline targets post-Thanksgiving meetings, with Trump emphasizing "merit" and balancing populist goals against Fed's dual mandate. - Crypto markets react to Fed uncertainty: Bitcoin rebounds above $87,000 while ETF inflows face selling pressure amid 80% rate-cut expectations. - TrustLinq's Swiss crypto-to-fiat platform and BitMine's $1B Ethereum strat

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 13:46
Trump’s Choice for the Fed May Transform the Unpredictable Path of Cryptocurrency

Japan Requires Crypto Platforms to Hold "Insurance" Reserves to Protect Investors from Potential Failures

- Japan's FSA mandates crypto exchanges to maintain liability reserves by 2026, protecting investors from losses via proportional funds and insurance options. - The rule follows major breaches like Mt. Gox and DMM Bitcoin , requiring reserves based on trading volume and risk profiles. - Regulators align crypto rules with traditional finance, expanding oversight to custodians and partners post-DMM hack. - Smaller exchanges may rely on insurance to ease liquidity pressures, though critics warn of increased c

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 13:46
Japan Requires Crypto Platforms to Hold "Insurance" Reserves to Protect Investors from Potential Failures