Binance Smart Chain - BNB Chain Documentation
Complete guide to Binance Smart Chain integration with Dwellir RPC. Learn how to build on BSC, access JSON-RPC methods, and optimize your dApp performance.
Binance Smart Chain RPC
With Dwellir, you get access to our global Binance Smart Chain network which always routes your API requests to the nearest available location, ensuring low latency and the fastest speeds.
Get your API keyWhy Build on Binance Smart Chain?
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) is a fast, low-cost blockchain that runs parallel to Binance Chain, offering EVM compatibility and a thriving ecosystem:
High Performance
- 3-second block times - Fast transaction confirmations
- Low transaction costs - Significantly cheaper than Ethereum
- High throughput - Handles high transaction volumes efficiently
EVM Compatibility
- Binance ecosystem - Backed by world's largest crypto exchange
- Ethereum compatibility - Deploy Ethereum dApps without changes
- Mature infrastructure - Battle-tested with billions in TVL
Vibrant Ecosystem
- PancakeSwap - Leading DEX with massive liquidity
- BNB token integration - Native support for BNB ecosystem
- Cross-chain bridges - Easy asset transfers from other chains
Quick Start with Binance Smart Chain
Connect to Binance Smart Chain in seconds with Dwellir's optimized endpoints:
curl -sS -X POST https://api-bsc-mainnet-full.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots> \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[],"id":1}'import { JsonRpcProvider } from 'ethers';const provider = new JsonRpcProvider( 'https://api-bsc-mainnet-full.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>');const latest = await provider.getBlockNumber();console.log('block', latest);import requestsurl = 'https://api-bsc-mainnet-full.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>'payload = { 'jsonrpc': '2.0', 'id': 1, 'method': 'eth_blockNumber', 'params': []}resp = requests.post(url, json=payload)print(resp.json())package mainimport ( "bytes" "fmt" "io" "net/http")func main() { url := "https://api-bsc-mainnet-full.n.dwellir.com/<API_Keys_Are_Not_Made_for_Bots>" payload := []byte(`{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"eth_blockNumber","params":[]}`) resp, err := http.Post(url, "application/json", bytes.NewBuffer(payload)) if err != nil { panic(err) } defer resp.Body.Close() body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body) fmt.Println(string(body))}Installation & Setup
Network Information
| Parameter | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chain ID | 56 | Mainnet |
| Block Time | 3 seconds | Average |
| Gas Token | BNB | Native token |
| RPC Standard | Ethereum | JSON-RPC 2.0 |
API Reference
Binance Smart Chain supports the full Ethereum JSON-RPC API specification with EVM compatibility. Access all standard Ethereum methods on the BNB ecosystem.
Common Integration Patterns
Transaction Monitoring
Monitor pending and confirmed transactions efficiently on BSC:
// Watch for transaction confirmation
async function waitForTransaction(txHash) {
const receipt = await provider.waitForTransaction(txHash, 1);
// BSC has fast 3-second block times
console.log('Transaction confirmed in block:', receipt.blockNumber);
console.log('Gas used:', receipt.gasUsed.toString());
return receipt;
}Gas Optimization
Optimize gas costs on Binance Smart Chain:
// Estimate gas for BSC transaction
const gasEstimate = await provider.estimateGas(tx);
// Get current gas price (BSC uses standard gas pricing)
const gasPrice = await provider.getGasPrice();
// Calculate total cost in BNB
const totalCost = gasEstimate * gasPrice;
console.log('Total cost in BNB:', formatEther(totalCost));Event Filtering
Efficiently query contract events on BSC:
// Query events with automatic retry and pagination
async function getEvents(contract, eventName, fromBlock = 0) {
const filter = contract.filters[eventName]();
const events = [];
const batchSize = 5000; // BSC can handle larger batch sizes
for (let i = fromBlock; i <= currentBlock; i += batchSize) {
const batch = await contract.queryFilter(
filter,
i,
Math.min(i + batchSize - 1, currentBlock)
);
events.push(...batch);
return events;
}Performance Best Practices
1. Batch Requests
Combine multiple RPC calls for optimal performance:
const batch = [
{ method: 'eth_blockNumber', params: [] },
{ method: 'eth_gasPrice', params: [] },
{ method: 'eth_getBalance', params: [address, 'latest'] }
];
const results = await provider.send(batch);2. Connection Pooling
Reuse provider instances to minimize connection overhead:
// Singleton pattern for provider
class BSCProvider {
static instance = null;
static getInstance() {
if (!this.instance) {
this.instance = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-bsc-mainnet-full.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);
}
return this.instance;
}
}3. Smart Caching
Cache immutable data to reduce API calls:
const cache = new Map();
async function getCachedBlockData(blockNumber) {
const key = `block_${blockNumber}`;
if (!cache.has(key)) {
const block = await provider.getBlock(blockNumber);
cache.set(key, block);
}
return cache.get(key);
}Troubleshooting Common Issues
Error: "Insufficient funds"
BSC transactions require BNB for gas fees:
// Check BNB balance for gas fees
const balance = await provider.getBalance(address);
const gasEstimate = await provider.estimateGas(tx);
const gasPrice = await provider.getGasPrice();
const totalRequired = gasEstimate * gasPrice + tx.value;
if (balance < totalRequired) {
const needed = formatEther(totalRequired - balance);
throw new Error(`Need ${needed} more BNB`);
}Error: "Transaction underpriced"
BSC uses legacy gas pricing. Use current gas price:
// Get current gas price
const gasPrice = await provider.getGasPrice();
const tx = {
to: recipient,
value: amount,
gasPrice: gasPrice,
gasLimit: 21000n,
type: 0 // Legacy transaction type
};Error: "Rate limit exceeded"
Implement exponential backoff for resilient applications:
async function callWithRetry(fn, maxRetries = 3) {
for (let i = 0; i < maxRetries; i++) {
try {
return await fn();
} catch (error) {
if (error.code === 429 && i < maxRetries - 1) {
await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 2 ** i * 1000));
} else {
throw error;
}
}
}
}Migration Guide
From Ethereum Mainnet
Moving from Ethereum to Binance Smart Chain requires minimal changes:
// Before (Ethereum)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider('https://eth-rpc.example.com');
// After (BSC)
const provider = new JsonRpcProvider(
'https://api-bsc-mainnet-full.n.dwellir.com/YOUR_API_KEY'
);
// Smart contracts work identically
// Same tooling and libraries
// Note: Different chain ID (56)
// Note: Separate block numbers
// Note: Different gas token (BNB instead of ETH)
// Note: Legacy gas pricing (no EIP-1559)Resources & Tools
Official Resources
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rpc_methods
List all available RPC methods on Bifrost. Essential for API discovery, capability detection, and building dynamic tooling for Substrate-based chains.
eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Binance Smart Chain. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.

