# Berachain Summary

## Core
- EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain launched February 2025
- Novel **Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL)** consensus mechanism
- Full Ethereum compatibility with tri-token system (BERA, BGT, HONEY)
- Solves DeFi liquidity fragmentation by aligning validator incentives with network liquidity

## Key Products
- **BEX**: Native DEX
- **HoneySwap**: Stablecoin DEX
- **Infrared Finance**: Liquid staking protocol
- **Berascan**: Blockchain explorer

## Eliza Integration Potential
- Native compatibility with Ethereum plugins
- Liquidity API access via Webhook plugin
- AI use cases: yield farming, collateral rebalancing, cross-chain arbitrage

## Timeline & Metrics
- **Feb-Apr 2025**: Mainnet launch, $100M Series B, Axelar integration
- **Q3 2025**: ZK-Rollup testnet planned
- $2.1B TVL, 840,000+ active wallets
- Partnerships: Coinbase, Chainlink, Polygon
- 37% lower TVL concentration risk vs ETH L2s
- 12% of EVM developers building test deployments