The BNB Foundation has successfully executed its 30th quarterly BNB token burn, permanently removing over 1.6 million BNB tokens from circulation. This strategic move, valued at approximately $1.16 billion, marks another significant step toward reducing the total supply of BNB to the target of 100 million tokens. To achieve this goal, the foundation must still burn an additional 42.47 million BNB.
This latest burn utilized two primary mechanisms: the automated burn system introduced by BEP-95 and the Pioneer Burn Program. The automated mechanism accounted for the elimination of over 1.5 million BNB, while the Pioneer Burn Program facilitated the removal of an additional 110,000 BNB.
According to the foundation, the 110,000 BNB tokens burned through the Pioneer Program were originally self-staked by BNB Beacon Chain validators and became irrecoverable due to technical constraints. These validators are compensated through the Pioneer Burn initiative. Latest data from BNB Chain indicates that the current circulating supply of BNB stands at around 142.47 million tokens.
Transition to an Automated BNB Burn System
The BNB Foundation has outlined its plan to adopt a fully automated burn system to systematically reduce the total supply of BNB to 100 million tokens. This automated mechanism will operate based on the number of blocks generated on the BNB Chain, ensuring a predictable and transparent process.
This shift toward automation is designed to create an auditable and objective burn process, independent of centralized exchanges like Binance. As a result of the recent BNB Chain fusion, all current and future burns will be executed directly on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
The foundation has confirmed that all tokens designated for burning are sent to a dedicated "black hole" address: 0x000000000000000000000000000000000000dEaD. This ensures the tokens are permanently removed from circulation and cannot be retrieved.
In addition to the automated system, BNB Chain will continue to implement its real-time burn mechanism based on gas fees. A fixed proportion of the gas fees collected from each block, as determined by BSC validators, is continuously burned. Since the introduction of BEP-95, nearly 248,000 BNB have been destroyed through this real-time process.
The Pioneer Burn Program will also remain active, assisting users in recovering tokens lost due to unintentional errors through quarterly burn events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a token burn?
A token burn is the permanent removal of cryptocurrency tokens from circulation. This is typically done by sending them to a burn address, from which they can never be recovered. This process reduces the total supply of the token, which can potentially increase its scarcity and value.
How does the BNB automated burn mechanism work?
The automated burn mechanism on BNB Chain operates based on the number of blocks produced on the network. A predetermined algorithm calculates the amount of BNB to be burned regularly, ensuring the process is transparent, predictable, and independent of centralized control.
What is the purpose of the Pioneer Burn Program?
The Pioneer Burn Program helps users recover BNB and pegged tokens lost due to unintentional errors, such as sending tokens to wrong addresses. These irrecoverable tokens are considered burned, and the program provides a mechanism to compensate affected users during quarterly burn events.
What is the target total supply for BNB?
The BNB Foundation aims to reduce the total supply of BNB to 100 million tokens. This target is pursued through a combination of automated burns, real-time gas fee burns, and the Pioneer Burn Program.
How does reducing the token supply affect the value of BNB?
Reducing the token supply through burning can increase the scarcity of the remaining tokens. If demand remains constant or grows, this scarcity can potentially lead to appreciation in the token's value over the long term.
Is the BNB burn process auditable?
Yes, the transition to an automated burn mechanism based on blockchain activity ensures that the process is transparent and auditable. All burns are recorded on the blockchain and can be publicly verified.