> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

# BNB Smart Chain

Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN)

BNB Smart Chain (BSC) is supported through the [DIN](https://www.infura.io/solutions/decentralized-infrastructure-service) service, meaning calls to the network are routed to [partner infrastructure providers](#partners-and-privacy-policies).

Infura provides Open Beta access to BSC. During this period, there might be feature limitations. Performance issues are not expected, but they are possible as we optimize and stabilize the service.

Archive requests are supported on BSC Mainnet only. BSC Testnet only supports near head requests (the last 128 blocks). Be aware of this limitation when making calls to API calls to methods such as [eth_getStorageAt](/services/reference/bnb-smart-chain/json-rpc-methods/eth%5Fgetstorageat/), [eth_getTransactionReceipt](/services/reference/bnb-smart-chain/json-rpc-methods/eth%5Fgettransactionreceipt/), and [eth_getTransactionByHash](/services/reference/bnb-smart-chain/json-rpc-methods/eth%5Fgettransactionbyhash/) on BSC Testnet.

BNB Smart Chain is a self-sovereign blockchain with elected validators running a Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA) consensus protocol. It is EVM-compatible and supports existing Ethereum tooling.

See also

For more information, refer to the official [BSC documentation](https://docs.bnbchain.org/bnb-smart-chain/).

Select an option below to get started with the BSC network.

- [QuickstartLearn how to quickly connect and make calls to the BNB Smart Chain network.](/services/reference/bnb-smart-chain/quickstart/)
- [JSON-RPC APIsView the APIs available for communicating with the BNB Smart Chain network.](/services/reference/bnb-smart-chain/json-rpc-methods/)
- [Create an API keyLearn how to create and secure an API key.](/developer-tools/dashboard/get-started/create-api/)

## Partners and privacy policies[​](#partners-and-privacy-policies "Direct link to Partners and privacy policies")

No personal information is sent as part of partner requests, only information necessary to fulfill your API request. This means that Infura's partner service provider can service your request, but not store the content of your request.

The following partners provide access to the BSC network:

- Chainstack ([Terms of Service](https://chainstack.com/tos/), [Privacy Policy](https://chainstack.com/privacy/))
- Infstones ([Privacy Policy](https://infstones.com/terms/privacy-notice))
- Liquify ([Privacy Policy](https://www.liquify.com/Liquify%5FRPC%5FPP.pdf))
- Validation Cloud ([Terms of Use](https://www.validationcloud.io/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.validationcloud.io/privacy))