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opBNB (BNB)

What is opBNB?​

Here are 5 key points about the opBNB Network:

  • opBNB is designed as a Layer 2 scaling solution for the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) powered by bedrock version of Optimism OP Stack. .

  • opBNB uses Optimistic Rollup technology to bundle multiple transactions off-chain and submit them as a single batch to the main Binance Smart Chain.

  • Optimistic Rollup allows opBNB to achieve significantly higher transaction throughput compared to the BSC main chain and supports up to 5,000 transactions per second.

  • Users interact with the opBNB network by depositing funds from BSC and using applications and contracts on opBNB.

  • BNB bridged from BSC is the token used for transaction fees on the opBNB Network. Visit the official opBNB bridge and use WalletConnect to deposit BNB to opBNB Network.

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Learn more about the opBNB Network.

opBNB on Gem Wallet​

Gem Wallet has the following features enabled for opBNB:

  • Bridge BNB to opBNB via WalletConnect.
  • Store opBNB and BEP20 tokens securely.
  • Send and Receive opBNB and BEP20 tokens natively.

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What are BEP20 tokens?​

  • BEP20 tokens are fully compatible with Ethereum's ERC20 token standard which can seamlessly interact with Ethereum's ecosystem, including wallets, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), and other decentralized applications (dApps).
  • BEP20 tokens on Smart Chain can be bridged over to opBNB Network.
  • BEP20 tokens transactions on opBNB Network has lower gas fee, and higher block gas limit, which means the gas fee will be more stable when traffic of Layer 2 increases.
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Learn more about BEP20 tokens from this Gem Wallet Learn article:
What Is BEP20 and What You Need to Know About Tokens on the BNB Blockchain

How to Get opBNB (BNB)?​

Here are some ways to acquire some opBNB (BNB):

  • Bridge BNB to opBNB directly on the Gem Wallet app via WalletConnect.
  • Receive opBNB with the unique opBNB address on the Gem Wallet app.

Bridge BNB to opBNB on GemWallet Receive opBNB on GemWallet

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Send only opBNB (BNB) on the address.

Transaction Fees on opBNB​

The fees on opBNB are summarized as follows:

  • Fees on opBNB Network is significantly lower compared to those on the main Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
  • Transactions are aggregated and then submitted as a single batch to the main chain, which reduces the cost per transaction.

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How to Check opBNB (BNB) Balance?​

Gem Wallet app connects to the opBNB Network to show the BNB balance on your wallet. Tap on the 3 dots at the upper right corner, then tap on View address on BSCScan.

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BSCScan is the default opBNB explorer of Gem Wallet. You can manually check balances and transactions by going to BSCScan and search for your BNB address.