Berachain Boom – Why BERA is Surging & What’s Next
By Abhishek Chauhan
What is Berachain?
Berachain is an EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain that utilizes Proof of Liquidity (PoL), an
innovative consensus mechanism designed to align network security with liquidity provision.
Unique Features:
● Proof of Liquidity (PoL): Unlike traditional staking models, PoL enables validators
to stake BERA (250K-10M) to secure the network and earn BGT rewards, which can
be directed to application reward vaults in exchange for protocol incentives. This
ensures chain rewards scale based on real demand for economic security and
liquidity.
● Tri-Token Model:
○ BERA: Gas and staking token for transactions and validator security.
○ BGT: Non-transferable governance and rewards token earned via staking or
liquidity provision.
○ $HONEY is Berachain’s native stablecoin, designed to provide a stable
and reliable means of exchange within the Berachain ecosystem and
beyond. $HONEY is fully collateralized and soft-pegged to the US Dollar.
● Ethereum Compatibility: Built using BeaconKit, enabling full EVM compatibility with
Ethereum execution clients.
● Security & Decentralization:
○ Stake caps and concave emission scaling prevent centralization.
○ Validators optimize returns through strategic BGT allocation.
Governance & Community:
● BGT Foundation: Manages a phased governance model transitioning towards full
community control.
● 48.9% of Genesis BERA Supply: Allocated to community-driven initiatives.
● Governance Participation: BGT holders can delegate to validators and participate
in decision-making.
How Will Berachain Be Used?
● DeFi Applications: Supports AMMs, liquidity provision, and asset tokenization.
● Institutional & Venture Adoption: Attracts strategic investors through scalability
and liquidity incentives.
● Cross-Chain Interoperability: Facilitates seamless asset transfers and dApp
migration from Ethereum.
● Developer Ecosystem: BeaconKit SDK provides tools for dApp and Layer 2
development.
History of Berachain
● Origin as an NFT Project: Transitioned into an L1 blockchain with enhanced
functionality.
● Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with Union and BeraLand expanded the
ecosystem.
● Innovative Consensus Model: Introduction of PoL for security and liquidity
alignment.
Founders of Berachain
Berachain was founded by a pseudonymous team of DeFi veterans: Dev Bear, Man Bera,
Smokey The Bera, Papa Bear
With their deep-rooted experience in DeFi since 2015, the founders have shaped
Berachain’s focus on liquidity efficiency and decentralized finance innovation.
Berachain Funding
Berachain has raised a total of $142M across three funding rounds. The latest and largest
round was a Series B on March 15, 2024, securing $100M from investors including Brevan
Howard, Framework Ventures, Robot Ventures, OKX, Shima Capital, and more. Previous
rounds include a Series A in April 2023 (valuation: $421M) and another Series A in
December 2022 raising $42M. The funding highlights Berachain’s strong institutional
backing and growth potential.
Berachain Tokenomics
Overview
● Token Name: BERA
● Total Supply at Genesis: 500 million BERA
● Inflation Schedule: ~10% annually (via BGT emissions), subject to governance
Distribution and Allocation
● Initial Core Contributors: 16.8%
● Investors: 34.3%
● Community Allocations: 48.9%
○ Airdrop: 15.8%
○ Future Community Initiatives: 13.1%
○ Ecosystem & R&D: 20%
Token Release Schedule
● Initial Unlock: After a 1-year cliff, 1/6 unlocked
● Linear Vesting: Remaining tokens vest over 24 months
Why is BERA Pumping?
● DEX Volume Surge: Trading volume on Berachain DEXs rose 105% in a week to
$519M.
● TVL Growth: Berachain’s DeFi ecosystem saw a 40% TVL increase in 30 days,
hitting $3.5B.
● PoL Adoption: Strengthened decentralization and liquidity provision.
● Increased Network Activity: Transaction volume surged 209%.
● Market Sentiment & Price Patterns: Bullish indicators suggest continued growth.
Technical Analysis
● Support Levels: $7.15 (key retracement level)
● Resistance Levels: $9.50
● Target Levels: Short-term: $9.50, Mid-term: $10.85, Long-term: $12.60
● MACD Golden Cross: Bullish momentum indicator
● Breakout Signals: $8.90 breakout could push price to $12.37
Final Take
Berachain’s strong market fundamentals, rapid adoption of Proof of Liquidity, and increasing
DEX activity have fueled its recent price surge. With growing TVL and institutional interest,
BERA remains in a strong uptrend. However, traders should watch key resistance levels and
support zones for potential volatility. If momentum sustains, BERA could be positioned for
further growth in the coming months.
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