BNB Guides

Learn how BNB works, how to receive it safely and how to move between BNB and other cryptocurrencies. Our guides cover the BNB asset itself, BNB Smart Chain and BEP-20, wallet addresses, MetaMask setup, crypto-to-BNB exchanges and the difference between bridging and swapping.

Use the topics below to solve a specific task or understand the network before you send funds. Each guide focuses on one subject so you can find the answer without working through unrelated blockchain material.

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BNB Guides and Tutorials

What Is BNB? BNB Crypto, Coin and Token ExplainedLearn what BNB is, what it is used for, how it differs from BNB Chain and how its supply has changed since launch.How to Buy BNB with Crypto: BTC, USDT, ETH and MoreSee how to obtain BNB by exchanging cryptocurrency you already hold and choose the correct inbound route.What Is BNB Chain? BNB Smart Chain and BEP-20 ExplainedUnderstand BNB Smart Chain, BEP-20 tokens, network identifiers and the checks to make before a transfer.What Is a BNB Wallet Address and How to Find It?Learn the difference between a wallet and an address, how to find your receiving address and how to verify the network.How to Add BNB Chain to MetaMaskAdd or select BNB Chain, verify the network details and prepare MetaMask to receive BNB.BNB Bridge vs Swap: How to Move Crypto to and from BNB ChainCompare bridging with asset conversion and choose the method that matches what you want to receive.

Already know which asset you want to exchange? View the supported BNB exchange routes.