> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rora-realm.gitbook.io/welcome-to-gitbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rora-realm.gitbook.io/welcome-to-gitbook/binance-smart-chain/what-is-bsc.md).

# What is BSC?

![https://www.binance.com/](/files/RYOO5tyhbwovbUQ9DmRj)

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### Binance Smart Chain (BSC) is best described as a blockchain that runs in parallel to the Binance Chain. Unlike Binance Chain, BSC boasts smart contract functionality and compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

#### Official Binance Website: [https://www.binance.com/](https://www.binance.com/en)

#### BSC Knowledge Base: <https://academy.binance.com/>

#### Primary BSC DEX: <https://pancakeswap.finance/>

#### **BSC Official Twitter:** [**https://twitter.com/BNBCHAIN**](https://twitter.com/BNBCHAIN)

#### Whiteboard Crypto - What is BNB? Binance Smart Chain Explained with Animations

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#### Helpful articles

Introducing BNB Chain: The Evolution of Binance Smart Chain\
<https://www.binance.com/en/blog/ecosystem/introducing-bnb-chain-the-evolution-of-binance-smart-chain-421499824684903436>

Binance Smart Chain vs. Ethereum: What's the Difference?<https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/binance-smart-chain-vs-ethereum-what-s-the-difference>

How to Get Started with Binance Smart Chain (BSC)[<br>](<https://near.org/blog/aurora-launches-near/&#xD;&#xA;https://aurora.dev/about&#xD;&#xA;https://medium.com/nearprotocol/aurora/home>)<https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/how-to-get-started-with-binance-smart-chain-bsc>

A Guide to PancakeSwap                                                                                             <https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/a-guide-to-pancakeswap>