# BNB token BNB is the native cryptocurrency of the BSC community and it has been a part of the exchange’s growth trajectory since its inception. It's most important use is to pay for transactions (gas) fees that allow the network to run. BNB was first introduced in 2017. Initially the token’s total supply was capped at 200,000,000, but due to the quarterly token burning events, the supply has reduced considerably. {% hint style="info" %} BNB, formerly Binance Coin, now stands for “Build and Build” as the blockchain token for the BNB chain {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bitdrive.finance/glossary/bnb-token.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.