Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of a new platform called “Binance Chain”. The new platform will allow for the issuance and trading of digital assets on a decentralized exchange.
The Binance Chain will use a “Delegated Proof of Stake” consensus mechanism, which is similar to the one used by the EOS blockchain. Under this system, there will be a limited number of “validators” who will be responsible for verifying and validating transactions on the chain.
The launch of Binance Chain is a major development for the cryptocurrency industry, as it will provide a decentralized exchange platform that is fast, scalable, and secure. In addition, the platform will offer a number of features that are not currently available on other decentralized exchanges.
One of the most notable features of Binance Chain is its support for “atomic swaps”. Atomic swaps are a type of cross-chain transaction that allows users to swap one cryptocurrency for another without the need for a third-party intermediary.
This feature could potentially lead to the development of a decentralized exchange ecosystem where users can trade directly with each other without having to rely on centralized exchanges.
Another key feature of Binance Chain is its use of “smart contracts”. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts that enforce the terms of an agreement between two parties.
On Binance Chain, these smart contracts will be used to facilitate the trading of digital assets.
The launch of Binance Chain is a major step forward for the cryptocurrency industry and will likely have a positive impact on the price of Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of the Binance platform.