Learn how to mint new xBNB tokens and redeem them back to collateral.
Minting xBNB by Depositing BNB
Create new xBNB tokens by depositing collateral based on the current Collateral Ratio.
Minting Formula
To mint 1 xBNB:
BNB Required: CR Γ 1 BNB
Required B4NK is provided from B4NK treasury
Example Calculations
To mint 1 xBNB:
BNB needed: 0.90 BNB
0.10 BNB worth of B4NK provided from B4NK treasury
To mint 100 xBNB:
BNB needed: 90 BNB
10 BNB worth of B4NK provided from B4NK treasury
To mint 1 xBNB:
BNB needed: 0.75 BNB
0.25 BNB worth of B4NK provided from B4NK treasury
To mint 100 xBNB:
BNB needed: 75 BNB
25 BNB worth of B4NK provided from B4NK treasury
To mint 1 xBNB:
BNB needed: 0.95 BNB
0.05 BNB worth of B4NK provided from B4NK treasury
To mint 100 xBNB:
BNB needed: 95 BNB
5 BNB worth of B4NK provided from B4NK treasury
Minting Process
1
Check Current CR
View the current Collateral Ratio on the minting page.
2
Prepare Collateral
Ensure you have the required amount of BNB in your wallet.
Pro Tip: You only need BNB - B4NK will automatically provide the required B4NK for you.
3
Initiate Minting (Transaction #1)
Submit first transaction to deposit collateral and initiate minting.
4
Collect xBNB (Transaction #2)
Submit second transaction to collect your newly minted xBNB tokens.
Minting Fees
Fee: 1% of minted value
Collected in: BNB
Distributed to: Staked and locked B4NK holders
What Happens to Collateral?
When you mint xBNB:
BNB portion: Held in protocol treasury as collateral
B4NK portion: Burned, removing tokens from circulation
Withdrawing BNB from xBNB
Convert your xBNB back to BNB at any time.
Redeeming Formula
When redeeming 1 xBNB:
BNB Returned: CR Γ 1 BNB
B4NK Returned: (1 - CR) Γ 1 BNB worth
Example Calculations
Redeeming 1 xBNB returns:
BNB: 0.90 BNB
B4NK: 0.10 BNB worth of B4NK
Redeeming 100 xBNB returns:
BNB: 90 BNB
B4NK: 10 BNB worth of B4NK
Redeeming 1 BNBX returns:
BNB: 0.75 BNB
BCB: 0.25 BNB worth of BCB
Redeeming 100 BNBX returns:
BNB: 75 BNB
BCB: 25 BNB worth of BCB
Redeeming 1 BNBX returns:
BNB: 0.95 BNB
BCB: 0.05 BNB worth of BCB
Redeeming 100 BNBX returns:
BNB: 95 BNB
BCB: 5 BNB worth of BCB
Redemption Process
1
Check Current CR
View the current Collateral Ratio to know what you'll receive.
2
Initiate Redemption (Transaction #1)
Submit first transaction to burn your xBNB and initiate redemption.
3
Collect Collateral (Transaction #2)
Submit second transaction to collect your BNB and B4NK collateral.
Redemption Fees
Fee: 2% of redeemed value
Collected in: BNB
Distributed to: Staked and locked B4NK holders
What Happens During Redemption?
When you redeem xBNB:
xBNB: Burned, removing tokens from circulation
BNB portion: Released from protocol treasury to you
B4NK portion: Newly minted and sent to you
Two-Step Security
Flash Loan Protection
Both minting and redeeming require two separate transactions. This prevents flash loan attacks since flash loans must be repaid within the same transaction.
Why Two Steps?
Security: Prevents attackers from exploiting the protocol with flash loans
Time Lock: Collateral is time-locked between transactions
User Safety: Additional confirmation step prevents accidental large transactions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mint xBNB with only BNB?
Yes! Use the Zap feature on the minting page. The protocol will automatically provide the required B4NK amount from the treasury.
How long between the two transactions?
You can complete the second transaction immediately after the first confirms. There's no required waiting period, but you must complete both transactions.
What if I only complete the first transaction?
Your collateral will be held in the contract. You can complete the second transaction at any time to collect your minted xBNB or redeemed collateral.
Can I cancel after the first transaction?
No, once you've completed the first transaction, you must complete the second to receive your tokens. This is a security feature.
Do fees apply to both transactions?
The 0.50% protocol fee is applied during the first transaction. The second transaction only costs gas fees.
Next Steps: Learn about the collateral ratio used in B4NK mechanics