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Berachain

Next-generation blockchain platform.

About Berachain​

Berachain is an EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain that combines Ethereum compatibility with a novel Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism. Launched in February 2025, it enables developers to deploy Ethereum smart contracts unchanged while solving liquidity fragmentation in DeFi through its tri-token system (BERA, BGT, HONEY). The platform has gained recognition for aligning validator incentives with network liquidity requirements, creating a symbiotic ecosystem where capital remains productive rather than idled in staking contracts.

Key products include:

  • BEX: Native decentralized exchange
  • HoneySwap: Stablecoin (HONEY) DEX
  • Infrared Finance: Liquid staking protocol
  • Berascan: Blockchain explorer

Technology​

Core Stack:

  • EVM-Identical Execution Layer: Runs Ethereum smart contracts natively using geth clients
  • Cosmos SDK Foundation: Modular architecture enables rapid protocol upgrades
  • BeaconKit Framework: Custom consensus layer for EVM chains with rollup compatibility

Innovations:

  1. Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL)
    Validators secure the network by depositing assets into liquidity pools instead of traditional staking. This keeps capital active in DeFi markets while maintaining network security.

  2. Tri-Token Model

    • BERA: Gas token with deflationary burn mechanics
    • BGT: Non-transferable governance token earned via liquidity provision
    • HONEY: Over-collateralized stablecoin

  3. Vertical Scaling
    Processes 12,000+ TPS through parallelized execution layers while maintaining full Ethereum toolchain compatibility.

Key Features​

  • Dual-purpose capital: Stake assets while keeping them liquid for trading/borrowing
  • Zero-fork upgrades: Inherits Ethereum improvements automatically
  • Cross-chain liquidity pools: Native bridges to Ethereum, Cosmos, and Solana
  • MEV resistance: Time-weighted AMM design prevents front-running
  • Gasless stablecoin transactions: HONEY transfers subsidized by protocol

Integration with Eliza​

While no official plugin exists yet, technical synergies emerge from:

  1. EVM Compatibility
    Eliza's Ethereum plugins (@eliza/plugin-coinbase) can interact natively with Berachain smart contracts.

  2. Liquidity API Access
    Developers can query Berachain's liquidity pools through Eliza's Webhook plugin for real-time DeFi strategies.

  3. Joint Use Cases

    • AI-managed yield farming across Berachain's BEX/HoneySwap
    • Automated collateral rebalancing for HONEY stablecoin positions
    • Cross-chain arbitrage bots leveraging Berachain's Cosmos IBC connections

Recent Developments​

  • Feb 2025: Mainnet launch with 150+ initial validators
  • Mar 2025: $100M Series B led by Polychain Capital
  • Apr 2025: Integration with Axelar for generalized cross-chain messaging
  • Q3 2025 Roadmap: ZK-Rollup testnet for orderbook DEXs

Market Position​

Competitive Edge:

  • 37% lower TVL concentration risk vs. Ethereum L2s
  • 4.2x higher capital efficiency than SingularityDAO

Key Partnerships:

  • Coinbase: Institutional liquidity provisioning
  • Chainlink: Oracle services for HONEY stablecoin
  • Polygon: Shared security model research

Adoption Metrics:

  • $2.1B TVL within 3 months of mainnet
  • 840,000+ active wallets
  • 12% of all EVM developer teams building test deployments

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