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Overview

BNB Smart Chain combines fast block times with low transaction costs, making it one of the most active chains for DeFi and token launches. Full EVM compatibility for easy deployment.
GoldRush offers the most comprehensive BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Data API suite for developers, analysts, and enterprises. Whether you’re building a DeFi dashboard, a wallet, a trading bot, an AI agent or a compliance platform, our BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Data APIs provide fast, accurate, and developer-friendly access to the essential onchain data you need.

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Supported APIs

Foundational API

Access structured historical blockchain data across 100+ chains using REST APIs. Get token balances, transaction histories, decoded event logs, NFT assets, token holders and more.

Use cases: Wallets, portfolio trackers, crypto accounting & tax tools, and DeFi dashboards.

Streaming API

Subscribe to real-time blockchain events with sub-second latency using GraphQL over WebSockets. Track token transfers, DEX activity, wallet movements, and OHLCV candlestick data across fast chains like Base and Solana.

Use cases: Trading bots & dashboards, gaming, and AI Agents.

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Mainnet

PropertyValue
Chain Namebsc-mainnet
Chain ID56
Network TypeFoundational Chain
Support Levelfoundational
Block ExplorerBscScan
Official WebsiteBNB Smart Chain (BSC) Website
Native Gas TokenBNB

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Testnet

PropertyValue
Chain Namebsc-testnet
Chain ID97
PurposeDevelopment and testing network
Support Levelfoundational
Block ExplorerBsc Testnet Scan
Native Gas Tokengwei

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API Usage

To use this blockchain network in GoldRush API calls, use:

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Chain Name

  • bsc-mainnet (mainnet)
  • bsc-testnet (testnet)

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Example API Calls

curl -X GET "https://api.covalenthq.com/v1/bsc-mainnet/address/0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045/balances_v2/?key=API_KEY"

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SDK Usage

import { GoldRushClient } from "@covalenthq/client-sdk";

const client = new GoldRushClient("API_KEY");
const resp = await client.BalanceService.getTokenBalancesForWalletAddress({
    chainName: "bsc-mainnet",
    walletAddress: "0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045"
});

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Foundational API Support

This chain supports 28 GoldRush Foundational APIs:

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Wallet API

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NFT API

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Pricing API

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Security API

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Activity Feed API

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Block Explorer API

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Streaming API Support

This chain supports 8 GoldRush Streaming APIs:

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Additional Resources