Berachain’s BERA Token Set for $632M Airdrop as Mainnet Goes Live
Berachain, a rising Layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), is officially launching its mainnet on Thursday, accompanied by an airdrop of nearly 80 million BERA tokens to early supporters and ecosystem users.
The total initial supply of BERA is set at 500 million, with nearly half (48.9%) allocated to community initiatives, including airdrops, development, and research. Eligible recipients—ranging from testnet users to social media participants—can now check their token allocations via the Berachain airdrop checker and claim their rewards through wallets like Metamask and OKX Wallet.
“As part of our commitment to our early community, 15.75% of BERA’s supply will be distributed to those who helped grow the network, including liquidity providers, builders, and applications,” Berachain stated in an official announcement.
Pre-launch markets have priced BERA at around $8, valuing the airdrop at approximately $632 million and the overall network at a speculative $4 billion. However, market dynamics are expected to shift rapidly following the token’s official launch.
Berachain has gained widespread attention due to its proof-of-liquidity consensus model, which rewards liquidity provision as part of securing the network. The project has cultivated a dedicated following, often engaging with the viral question of whether the blockchain was ever “real” before its launch.
The buzz surrounding Berachain was further fueled by a pre-deposit initiative that attracted over $3 billion in user funds in less than a week, highlighting intense investor interest in the network.
