The Berachain Foundation has announced a major BERA token airdrop coinciding with the mainnet launch on February 6, 2025, aimed at supporting ecosystem participants.
Launch and Distribution of BERA Tokens
Berachain's mainnet launch is a significant event in the blockchain community, promising competition in the industry alongside Ethereum and Solana. The airdrop will distribute 79 million BERA tokens to participants, including testnet users and NFT holders. More than 8.2 million tokens will be provided to users of the public testnets Artio and bArtio. Claims can be made starting February 6, with additional opportunities for social media participants commencing on February 10.
BERA Tokenomics
BERA serves as the gas and staking token, making it a crucial part of the Berachain ecosystem. The distribution includes: 13.1% for community initiatives, 20% for research and development, 16.8% to initial contributors, and 34.3% for investors. Additionally, 1.25 million tokens will be distributed to active social platform users.
What is Berachain?
Berachain is an EVM-identical blockchain that integrates a unique PoL consensus mechanism to improve network security and scalability. The mainnet launch features innovative approaches and initial funding of $142 million was raised in two funding rounds.
The mainnet launch of Berachain and the upcoming BERA token airdrop highlight growing interest in new blockchain innovation and the prospects of Berachain as a serious competitor to modern platforms.
