uses [[proof of stake]] and [[proof of authority]]

similiar to [[ethereum]]

https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/binance-smart-chain-vs-ethereum-what-s-the-difference

The largest change is BSC’s consensus mechanism, which allows for cheaper and faster transactions.

The BSC growth might also be related to the growing hype around [[NFT]]s and the compatibility with popular crypto wallets, such as [[Trust Wallet]] and [[MetaMask]].