Binance.US is a cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2019 to serve customers in the United States, operating as a separate entity from the global Binance platform. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, it provides a regulated and compliant platform for Americans to buy, sell, and trade a wide variety of digital assets.

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The exchange offers a robust suite of products and services for both beginner and experienced traders. Users have access to a selection of over 160 cryptocurrencies, which can be traded with low fees. The platform includes advanced trading features like real-time order books, charting tools, and various order types. In addition to spot trading, Binance.US also offers cryptocurrency staking for a range of proof-of-stake (PoS) assets, allowing users to earn rewards on their holdings. The service is accessible through its website and mobile apps, which are designed to provide a secure and user-friendly experience.

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Binance.US is directly connected to the Hedera ecosystem as it lists Hedera's native cryptocurrency, HBAR, for trading. This allows U.S. customers to buy, sell, and hold HBAR, providing essential liquidity and accessibility for the token within the American market.

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Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network connecting smart contracts on various blockchains with real-world data, events, and off-chain computation. Its fundamental purpose is to enable hybrid smart contracts by providing them with secure and reliable access to external resources, thereby bridging the gap between on-chain and off-chain environments. Chainlink is recognized as an industry standard for building, accessing, and selling oracle services.

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The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services to developers and enterprises. These include “Chainlink Price Feeds,” which deliver accurate and tamper-proof financial market data to DeFi applications, “Chainlink VRF” (verifiable random function) for generating provably fair randomness essential for NFTs and blockchain gaming, and “Chainlink Automation,” which provides decentralized and reliable smart contract automation. Furthermore, “Chainlink Functions” allow smart contracts to connect to any external API and run custom computations, while the cross-chain interoperability protocol (CCIP) facilitates secure data and token transfers across different blockchain networks. Chainlink Proof of Reserve offers automated verification of on-chain and off-chain reserves.

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LimeChain is a blockchain development and consulting company that provides end-to-end services for startups and enterprises seeking to build on Web3 technologies. LimeChain offers deep expertise across a wide range of protocols, delivering solutions that include custom dApp development, DeFi product engineering, smart contract creation and audits, and strategic blockchain consulting. It works with clients to navigate the complexities of the decentralized web, from initial proof-of-concept and architecture design to full-scale implementation and support.

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The company has established itself as a key development partner within numerous blockchain ecosystems, including a significant and long-standing relationship with Hedera. LimeChain has been instrumental in building core functionalities and tools for the Hedera network. Their collaborative work includes leading the development of the Hedera Token Service (HTS) and creating an open-source demonstration of the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) integrating with enterprise systems such as Microsoft Dynamics.

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Furthermore, LimeChain was a key technical partner in developing Hashport, a pioneering interoperability solution that uses HCS to bridge assets between Hedera and other major networks.

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