BEP-20 token standard explained

BEP-20 is the token standard on BNB Chain — a set of rules every token follows so wallets and exchanges know how to handle it. It is the BNB Chain equivalent of Ethereum's ERC-20.

What is BEP-20?

BEP-20 defines the common functions a token must have — like transfer, balance and approval — so any wallet or DEX can support it automatically. When you create a token on BNB Chain, it is a BEP-20 token.

BEP-20 vs ERC-20

They are nearly identical in design — BEP-20 was modeled on ERC-20. The difference is the network: BEP-20 lives on BNB Chain (low fees), ERC-20 on Ethereum, Base and Arbitrum. Code written for one works on the other with minimal change. See ERC-20 vs BEP-20.

What a BEP-20 token includes

• Name & symbol — e.g. "My Token" (MYT).
• Total supply — how many tokens exist.
• Decimals — usually 18.
• Optional features: mint, burn, transaction tax, anti-whale, blacklist.

What can you build with BEP-20?

Meme coins, utility tokens, reward points, governance tokens and more — all use the BEP-20 standard. Because BNB Chain fees are tiny, it is a favorite for experimenting and launching community tokens.

How to create a BEP-20 token

You do not need to write Solidity. A no-code BEP-20 creator generates and deploys a verified contract for you — just set the details and click deploy. See the step-by-step in how to create a BEP-20 token.

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