Binance Smart Chain’s Impressive Growth in Q4 2023

The Binance Smart Chain (BSC) showcased impressive growth across several key indicators in the last quarter of 2023, as detailed in a thorough analysis by Messari.

As the world’s third-largest Layer-1 protocol in terms of market value, BSC saw noteworthy improvements in its financial metrics, indicating a successful quarter for the blockchain network.

Messari’s report points out a striking 48% increase in BSC’s market capitalization quarter-over-quarter. This upswing is a sign of renewed investor interest in BNB (Binance Coin), BSC’s native currency, after facing declines in the previous two quarters.

Additionally, BSC’s revenue in US dollars climbed by 27% from the previous quarter. This jump, totaling over $39 million in the fourth quarter, suggests heightened protocol activity and the effective roll-out of various initiatives over the year.

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The amount of gas fees burned in BNB, an indicator of network usage, also rose by 21% quarter-over-quarter. This increase, driven by a higher volume of transactions and smart contract usage, underscores the robustness of the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem.

Beyond financial metrics, BSC also made substantial progress in other areas. The count of active validators on the network went up by 25% from the previous quarter, showing increased trust and involvement in network security. A notable year-over-year growth of 54% in active validators reflects BSC’s commitment to decentralization.

Messari’s report also highlights that in 2023, BSC efficiently managed higher levels of activity while reducing costs for its users. Daily transactions on the network rose by 35% year-over-year and 30% from the previous quarter, averaging around 4.6 million daily transactions in the fourth quarter.

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