Bankless Berachain 101: Everything You Need To Know | Founder Smokey The Bera
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Feb 12, 2025 
In this discussion, Smokey the Bera, co-founder of Berachain, shares insights about their newly launched mainnet and groundbreaking Proof of Liquidity model. He explains the project’s unique three-way relationship between its app layer, validators, and governance token, which seeks to transform traditional blockchain economics. The conversation also touches on challenges and opportunities within decentralized finance, and how community involvement shapes the platform's evolution. Expect a blend of innovative thinking and engaging storytelling!
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Berachain's Origins
- Berachain began as Bong Bears, NFTs of bears with bongs.
- It evolved from a joke into a complex project involving rebasing NFTs and DeFi concepts.
Liquidity-Security Alignment
- Many alt L1s lack on-chain liquidity despite strong security from staked assets.
- Berachain aims to align liquidity and security incentives at the protocol level.
Community-First Development
- Unlike projects built around a technical breakthrough, Berachain started with a community.
- This community's insights and culture shaped the proof-of-liquidity innovation.