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13 Jan 2024

Berachain: Where Liquidity Fuels Security and DeFi Thrives

The wait is over! Berachain's Public Testnet, "Artio," is live, opening the door to a revolutionary blockchain ecosystem built on liquidity. No more choosing between staking and providing on-chain liquidity – with Berachain, they're one and the same.
Confused? It's our fault. Since 2022, we've been brewing something special, but kept it under wraps. So, let's crack open the jar and show you what's inside.
Berachain is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain like no other. Built on the Cosmos SDK and powered by Proof of Liquidity (PoL), it flips the script on traditional Proof of Stake. PoL rewards users for fueling the chain's lifeblood – liquidity across a suite of DeFi primitives built right into the core:

Native AMM DEX: Swap tokens at lightning speed.
Perpetuals Exchange: Go long or short on any asset.
Stablecoin Lending Platform: Earn interest on your stablecoins.

Here's the catch: You can only earn the chain's staking token, BGT, by providing liquidity to these core DeFi tools. BGT is illiquid and soulbound, meaning you can't just buy it on the market – you gotta earn it.

But the story doesn't end there. Validators play a crucial role in PoL, controlling BGT rewards and directing them across the ecosystem. Imagine them as DeFi DJs, spinning the liquidity tunes through different pools and protocols.

For users, this means:

Earn fees in $HONEY, the native stablecoin, just for participating in DeFi.
Delegate BGT to validators and influence where rewards flow.
Choose between holding BGT for gas or BERA, a token granting fee access and validator influence.
Enjoy a thriving ecosystem with 30+ native protocols and 100+ migrating from other chains.

Developers and protocols? Get ready to supercharge your liquidity:

Win governance votes to integrate your smart contracts into the reward scheme.
Attract users through BGT emissions, lowering your costs.
Build seamlessly on top of a vibrant DeFi hub.

For blockchain purists:

Decentralization amplified: 100 validators control incentives, combating stake centralization.
Security redefined: Illiquid BGT protects against short-term attacks.
Scalability on the horizon: Cosmos updates and EVM improvements are in the pipeline.

But Berachain is more than just tech. It's a community forged in late-night Discord calls, rap battles, and shared passion for DeFi. We're the moneyball team of blockchain, bringing together veterans from Sui, Polygon, Aave, and more.
So, dive into Artio and experience the future of DeFi: where liquidity reigns supreme. We're ready to build. Are you?