#blockchain BNB Beacon Chain (formerly [[Binance]] Chain) is one of the two chains that make up [[BNB Chain]]. It's the foundation of the BNB Chain ecosystem, responsible for handling the core functions of the network, like processing transactions, securing the network through staking, and enabling governance through voting. Think of it as the mainframe of the BNB Chain, ensuring its stability and security. While it doesn't support complex smart contracts like its counterpart [[Binance Smart Chain (BSC)]], it's optimized for fast and efficient transactions of BNB and other tokens.