An EVM-compatible blockchain using BNB as its native currency, Matchain (Chain ID 698) offers low-cost transactions and seamless Ethereum tooling for dApps on mainnet.
Matchain is a mainnet blockchain that uses BNB as its native currency, designed to streamline cross‑chain asset transfers and settlement for bridges and DeFi applications. Core use cases include bridging liquidity between BNB Chain and other networks, low‑fee BNB‑gas transactions for dApps, and routing for wallets/aggregators. Public, verifiable metrics for average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and on‑chain activity have not been published by an official explorer as of September 2025.
Matchain stands out by offering BNB‑native gas on mainnet, removing the need for wrapped fee tokens and simplifying cross‑chain fee payments and wallet UX. This BNB alignment makes integration and cost accounting straightforward for bridges and dApps; however, authoritative benchmarks for average gas cost, block interval, TPS, and network activity are not publicly disclosed yet, so comparisons should rely on live explorer data when released.
Matchain uses BNB as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain BNB by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge BNB to Matchain, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Matchain as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Matchain you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Matchain to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send BNB on Matchain, ensure your wallet is connected to the Matchain network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of BNB to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.