Binance’s BSC Overtakes Ethereum in Decentralized App Activity

Binance’s BNB Chain has surged to the forefront of decentralized application (dApp) activity, surpassing Ethereum for transaction volume. The recent upgrade to the chain, lowering fees and boosting its appeal, is a major factor driving this shift. Binance Smart Chain (BSC), previously overshadowed by the Ethereum narrative, is carving its own space in the meme-driven market thanks to initiatives like incentives for users of the Binance Wallet and BNB holders. The ecosystem’s revival after years of bear markets relies heavily on both large-scale investments and incentivization strategies targeted at retail users. 80 billion dollars in dApp volume has been reported in a recent time period, with the rankings shifting daily based on various factors including temporary spikes or special events. This consistent trend over the past week highlights BSC’s long-term ambition to compete with Ethereum. While both chains cater to diverse use cases like large whale movements and low-cost transactions, BSC has taken an advantage with its higher active user base and thriving decentralized exchanges (DEX) like PancakeSwap.