BNB Chain Regains the Lead as the Most Active Blockchain

Binance (BNB) Chain is back on top. In September, it became the leading blockchain by active users, reaching 52.5 million unique addresses. This strong performance pushed it ahead of NEAR Protocol, which had 51.8 million users, and Solana, which recorded 45.8 million. It also marked the first time since August 2024 that Solana lost its long-held top spot.

Aster Brings Fresh Energy to BNB Chain

A big part of BNB Chain’s strong comeback comes from Aster, a fast-growing project in its ecosystem. Aster has quickly gained popularity because it allows users to trade and earn rewards through decentralized trading and yield farming.

According to DefiLlama, Aster’s Total Value Locked (TVL), the total assets held in its smart contracts, rose sharply from $347 million to $2.34 billion by October 4. This marks a 570% increase in a short period.

This significant growth indicates that an increasing number of users are exploring new ways to earn and trade on the BNB Chain. The excitement around Aster has also led to a noticeable rise in daily network activity. This has pushed BNB Chain ahead of competitors like Solana in daily transaction fees for several days in a row.

Both Layers of BNB Chain See Strong Growth

BNB Chain’s growth is not limited to one part of its network. Its main Layer 1 chain saw a 22% rise in active addresses last month, while OpBNB, its Layer 2 network built with the OP Stack, jumped by 66.4%.

Blockchain analyst Darkfost noted that this level of activity now puts BNB Chain ahead of major rivals like Base, Solana, and even Ethereum. With more users, faster transactions, and lower fees, BNB Chain is also becoming a leading platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The steady growth across both layers shows how it continues to attract developers and users looking for speed, low costs, and scalability.

BNB Token Reaches New Heights

As demand for the BNB ecosystem grows, its native token, BNB, has also surged. This week, it reached a new record high above $1,189, supported by rising on-chain liquidity and a shrinking supply.

Data from CryptoQuant shows that the futures market now favors buyers. The Taker Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), which tracks whether buyers or sellers are in control, has turned positive. Experts say this is a sign of growing buying pressure. However, experts warn that if too many traders take long positions, the market could face quick pullbacks.