# What is the Binance Smart Chain (BSC)?

> [Binance Smart Chain (BSC)](https://lendefi.gitbook.io/lendefi-finance/faqs/what-is-the-binance-smart-chain-bsc) is best described as a blockchain that runs in parallel to the Binance Chain. Unlike Binance Chain, [BSC](https://lendefi.gitbook.io/lendefi-finance/faqs/what-is-the-binance-smart-chain-bsc) boasts smart contract functionality and compatibility with the [Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/what-is-ethereum#how-does-ethereum-work). The design goal here was to leave the high throughput of Binance Chain intact while introducing smart contracts into its ecosystem.
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> \~ Binance Academy - [An Introduction to Binance Smart Chain (BSC)](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/an-introduction-to-binance-smart-chain-bsc)

For a complete overview of the [BSC](https://lendefi.gitbook.io/lendefi-finance/faqs/what-is-the-binance-smart-chain-bsc), please reference the following resources:

* [An Introduction to Binance Smart Chain (BSC)](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/an-introduction-to-binance-smart-chain-bsc)
* [Connecting MetaMask to Binance Smart Chain](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/connecting-metamask-to-binance-smart-chain)
* [Connecting Trust Wallet to Binance Smart Chain (BSC)](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/connecting-trust-wallet-to-binance-smart-chain-bsc)
