Berachain launched the bArtio B2 public testnet, allowing users to interact with and explore it.
Initial blockchain layer Berachain launched the bArtio B2 public testnet, which users can now interact with and explore. Berachain is an EVM-compatible blockchain that runs on the BeaconKit layer, which is a modular and flexible overlay for EVM-based blockchains. It is built on a proof-of-liquidity (PoL) basis.
Built on top of Berachain, BeaconKit enables developers to release Layer 1 and Layer 2 EVM blockchains that are compatible with EIP and have a single slot for finality.
We have tested several execution clients using BeaconKit, including Geth, Erigon, Nethermind, Besu, Reth, and Ethereumjs.
By layering the BeaconBlock from Berachain upon the CometBFT block, BeaconKit expedites execution. Validators must sign the StateRoot before accepting the block, as required by the blockchains. As a result, the highly simplified block verification process drastically reduces the time it takes to go from BlockGossip to Inclusion.
Additionally, BeaconKit allows blockchains to add custom logic as required to construct custom block validity rules and processing logic, and it does not depend on Cosmos modules. Not only does BeaconKit work with EIP-4844, but it is also compatible with consensus engines that are ABCI 2.0 compliant. This interoperability enables smooth integration with Rollkit, paving the way for strong Layer 2 networks.
With the goal of providing a uniform experience for EVM smart contract creation, the most recent version of Berachain, V2, includes a new architecture that improves client diversity and consensus.
Following the Artio public testnet release, Berachain plans to launch its mainnet in 2024
The three-token method that Berachain uses is exclusive to its decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings, which include lending, borrowing, and trading. In order to encourage cooperation among users, ecosystem projects, and their validators, it makes use of the PoL consensus method, which aligns network incentives.
We plan to launch the project’s mainnet later in 2024. In January, they established the public testnet Artio. Framework Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital led a recent fundraising round that brought the platform over $69 million.