# What is BSC?

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**New to BSC?** We've compiled a whole host of useful information below to help get you started on your journey. Good luck!
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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/](https://academy.binance.com/)

#### Primary BSC DEX: [https://pancakeswap.finance/](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](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](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/binance-smart-chain-vs-ethereum-what-s-the-difference)

How to Get Started with Binance Smart Chain (BSC)[\
](https://near.org/blog/aurora-launches-near/https://aurora.dev/abouthttps://medium.com/nearprotocol/aurora/home)[https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/how-to-get-started-with-binance-smart-chain-bsc](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](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/a-guide-to-pancakeswap)

