The core entry point for independently verifying Binance's reserve assets is the "Proof of Reserves (PoR)" page on Binance's official website. There are two main verification methods, designed for regular users and advanced users respectively.
Both methods use data from the monthly asset snapshot. Binance usually takes the snapshot on the 1st of each month and publishes the results by the 7th. The verification process has gradually been upgraded to use Merkle Tree combined with zk-SNARKs zero-knowledge proofs. This protects your privacy while allowing you to independently check whether your assets are included in the total reserves.
Entry Points and Tool Comparison
You need to log in to your Binance account, get your own data file, and then choose a verification tool based on whether you are comfortable using the command line.
| Verification Method | Who It's For | Tool Entry & Steps | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method 1: Quick verification on official page | Beginners, regular users who just want to see the result | Entry: Binance website → Log in → [Profile] - [Wallet] - [Proof of Reserves Report] or [Verify] page. Steps: On the page, find the "Self-verify Merkle Tree" area, download your Merkle Leaf data file. For some older verification reports, you may need to use a command-line tool to check the root hash. | Relatively simple page operation, suitable for quickly checking whether your account was counted in the total reserves at the snapshot time. |
| Method 2: GitHub command-line tool verification | Advanced users, comfortable with command line | Download tool: From Binance's official GitHub repository, download the Verifier Tool that matches your operating system. Steps: Follow the official guide, place the downloaded configuration file and your data file into the specified directory, then run the command-line tool to verify the root hash and your account information. | The verification process is more transparent and rigorous. You can independently check whether the entire Merkle tree's root hash matches the one officially published by Binance. |
Risk reminder: PoR audits are based on "snapshot" data from a specific point in time, not a real-time display of assets. The data file you download on the verification page may not match your current account assets. The validity of the verification is limited to that snapshot moment. Also, PoR audits cannot cover the platform's off-chain liabilities. Think of it as a useful transparency tool, not an absolute guarantee of the platform's future solvency.
Common reasons for failure: The most common issue is a mismatch between the tool version and the report period. Binance's verification tool and PoR reports have corresponding versions and periods (for example, from June 2026 use version 1.2.0 of the tool). When downloading, always double-check the version number. Using an old tool version to verify a new report usually causes failure.
Next steps: You can log in to your Binance account directly, download your Merkle Leaf data from the [Wallet] - [Verify] page, and then either quickly view the result on the page or use the GitHub tool for a full verification, depending on your comfort with the command line. If the data or root hash doesn't match, first confirm that the report period and tool version are consistent. If the problem persists, contact Binance customer support for verification.
