# BNB Chain > Build for the Next Billion Web3 Users BNB Chain is a community-led blockchain ecosystem powered by BNB, composed of BNB Smart Chain (L1), opBNB (L2) and BNB Greenfield (storage). In 2024, Beacon Chain functions fused into BSC. BNB Chain is an open, permissionless blockchain ecosystem for building Web3 apps. It includes BNB Smart Chain (EVM L1), opBNB (L2), and BNB Greenfield for decentralized storage, all powered by the BNB token. The network rebranded from Binance Chain/Smart Chain to BNB Chain in 2022, and in 2024 migrated Beacon Chain staking/governance to BSC as part of the BNB Chain Fusion. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2018-10-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain ## Products - [BNB Smart Chain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain): BNB Chain is a decentralized blockchain network designed for developing and deploying smart contracts, dApps, and supporting DeFi. It operates as a scalable Layer 1 platform, offering fast transaction processing and low fees, making it suitable for a wide range of blockchain applications. The network is compatible with the EVM and is focused on fostering a robust ecosystem for Web3 developers. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [opBNB](https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain): opBNB is a Layer 2 scaling solution powered by Optimism OP Stack bedrock version, processing transactions off-chain while maintaining BNB Smart Chain security through optimistic rollups to achieve higher throughput and lower fees. (L2, Live) - [BNB Greenfield](https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain): BNB Greenfield is a decentralized storage infrastructure providing blockchain-based data management with EVM programmability, enabling users to store files and digital assets while maintaining data ownership and control. (Decentralized File Storage, Live) - [BNB Chain Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain): BNB Chain Bridge is a cross-chain bridge aggregator enabling asset transfers between various blockchain networks and BNB Smart Chain while providing optimal routes and competitive rates for cross-chain transactions. (Bridge, Live) - [BNBAgent SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain): BNBAgent SDK is the first live implementation of ERC-8183 on BNB Chain, providing a developer framework for deploying and operating AI agents fully onchain. It integrates ERC-8004 identity registries to give each agent a persistent, verifiable onchain presence with trackable reputation, implements the ERC-8183 standardized job lifecycle covering task creation, funding, delivery, and settlement with native escrow, and incorporates decentralized dispute resolution via UMA's Optimistic Oracle. A Python toolkit simplifies agent registration, task management, and payment workflows without requiring low-level contract development. (AI Agent Framework, Open Beta) ## Assets - [BNB (BNB)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/BNB_Chain): BNB is the native token of BNB Chain, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem. It is used for paying transaction fees, staking for network security, and governance participation on BNB Smart Chain. Originally issued as an exchange token by Binance, BNB evolved into the gas and staking asset across a multi-chain ecosystem spanning a Layer 1, a Layer 2, and a decentralized storage network. 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