About BEP-20
BEP-20 is the BNB Smart Chain token standard — Ethereum-compatible with much lower fees. Home to PancakeSwap, Venus, and hundreds of DeFi protocols.
When to Use BEP-20
Use BEP-20 when using Binance ecosystem, PancakeSwap, or when you need Ethereum-compatible DeFi at a fraction of the gas cost.
⚠️ Important: Network Mismatch = Lost Funds
Always confirm that the sender and recipient are using the same network. Sending BEP-20 tokens to an address on a different network may result in permanent loss of funds.
What is BEP-20?
BEP-20 is the token standard on BNB Smart Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain). It uses the same 0x address format as Ethereum.
Can I send BEP-20 to MetaMask?
Yes — add BNB Smart Chain network to MetaMask first. The same 0x address works for both ERC-20 and BEP-20.
What is the difference between BEP-2 and BEP-20?
BEP-2 is the old Binance Chain format (Beacon Chain). BEP-20 is the newer BNB Smart Chain format. Most modern wallets use BEP-20.
How fast is BEP-20?
~3 seconds per block. Transfers confirm in seconds.