BNB Chain stands as a robust blockchain ecosystem that began as Binance Chain in 2019 and grew to include smart contract capabilities with BNB Smart Chain in 2020, rebranding fully in 2022 to encompass layer-2 scaling via opBNB and decentralized storage through BNB Greenfield. Powered by the BNB token, it offers quick block times around three seconds and low gas fees, making it a solid choice for handling the high-volume interactions typical in metaverse settings like AZTEQ's Life. For gaming and virtual worlds, its EVM compatibility lets developers deploy apps seamlessly, supporting over 300 GameFi projects with scalability for millions of users without congestion. AZTEQ One, deployed on BNB taps into this for fast, cheap transactions in trades or quests, plus easy cross-chain moves to Sui or Base, keeping costs down while tying into liquidity pools like PancakeSwap for yields. As of 2025, BNB's push into AI-enhanced DeFi adds smart tools for metaverse economies, like automated rewards in venues, ensuring AZTEQ stays responsive and player-friendly.