What Is BscScan?

BscScan is a blockchain explorer specifically for the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). It allows you to track transactions, verify smart contracts, check wallet balances, and explore token information on the BSC network.

It’s similar to Etherscan (for Ethereum), developed by the same team, but tailored for Binance Smart Chain.

🔍 What Can You Do with BscScan?

1. Track Transactions

You can view the status, timestamp, gas fee, and more for any transaction by entering the TxHash (Transaction ID).

2. Check Wallet Balances

Input any wallet address to:

• View token balances (BNB and BEP-20 tokens)

• Track transaction history

• Monitor NFT holdings (BEP-721 / BEP-1155)

3. Explore Smart Contracts

• View the source code of deployed smart contracts

• Interact with them via the “Write” and “Read” contract tabs

• Verify and publish contract code

4. View Tokens

• Explore BEP-20 tokens

• See token holders, transfers, contract address, and supply info

5. Track DApp Activity

• Analyze decentralized applications (DeFi, NFT platforms, etc.)

• See how often users interact with them

🛠️ How to Use BscScan: Step-by-Step

✅ 1. Visit the Site

Go to 👉 https://bscscan.com

🔎 2. Search for a Wallet, Token, or Tx

Use the search bar at the top:

• Paste a wallet address (e.g., 0x...)

• Paste a TxHash

• Search for a token name (e.g., MDC, Meta Dollar Coin)

👛 3. View Wallet Details

You’ll see:

• BNB balance

• List of BEP-20 tokens

• Recent transactions

• Internal transactions

• NFT tokens held

🔗 4. Check a Transaction

Click on a transaction hash to view:

• Status (Success/Failed/Pending)

• From / To addresses

• Gas used

• Timestamp

• Block number

• Fee paid

📜 5. Analyze Smart Contracts

Go to the “Contracts” tab of a token or DApp to:

• Read contract data (e.g., token supply, owner address)

• Write to the contract (if connected via Web3 wallet like MetaMask)

• See verified source code (if available)

🔐 6. Use BscScan with MetaMask

You can connect MetaMask:

• Use the Web3 tools to interact with contracts

• Sign transactions directly from BscScan

🧠 Bonus Features

• Token Tracker – See trending tokens and top holders

• Gas Tracker – Understand current gas fees on BSC

• NFT Explorer – View and track NFTs on Binance Smart Chain

• Analytics – View token or address analytics (charts, transfers, holder growth)