Berachain announces nearly 80 million BERA airdrop and mainnet launch

Proof of Liquidity Layer 1 blockchain Berachain has officially announced the launch of its mainnet on February 6,2025, alongside an airdrop of nearly 80 million BERA tokens to eligible users.

The airdrop is part of the broader distribution of 500 million BERA tokens set to be issued at Genesis.

According to Berachain’s tokenomics documentation, 15.8% (or approximately 79 million BERA tokens) will be allocated to airdrop participants across various categories.

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Users can verify their eligibility and claim allocations via the official airdrop checker at checker.berachain.com. Tokens can be claimed on February 6, 2025.

The breakdown of the airdrop distribution is as follows:

• Testnet Users (Artio and bArtio): 8,250,000 BERA (1.65%)
• Request for Brobosal (RFB) Recipients: 11,730,000 BERA (2.35%)
• Boyco Launch Program Participants: 10,000,000 BERA (2%)
• Social Airdrop Participants: 1,250,000 BERA (0.25%)
• Ecosystem NFT Holders: 1,250,000 BERA (0.25%)
• Binance HODLers: 10,000,000 BERA (2%)
• Strategic Partners: 2,000,000 BERA (0.4%)
• Bong Bears NFT Holders and Rebases: 34,500,000 BERA (6.9%)

Eligibility criteria and distribution insights

Testnet Users Rewarded for Early Participation

Users who engaged with Berachain’s testnets, Artio and bArtio, are among the beneficiaries of the airdrop. The testnets played a crucial role in testing the network’s architecture and decentralized applications, with hundreds of applications prototyping their products.

Request for Brobosal (RFB) and Community Support

A significant portion of the airdrop is allocated to developers and community contributors through the RFB program. Projects that deployed applications on Berachain’s testnets and demonstrated innovative solutions were granted allocations based on novelty and contribution to the ecosystem.

The Request for Community (RFC) initiative also rewards community members who contributed to educational content, regional hubs, and other community-driven efforts.

Boyco: A Boost for Liquidity Providers

Boyco, a liquidity acquisition marketplace on Berachain, played a key role in attracting significant capital ahead of the mainnet launch. Over $3 billion in deposits were recorded, demonstrating strong demand from liquidity providers. Boyco participants will receive 10 million BERA tokens, with distribution dependent on the chosen market and lock-up period.

Social Media Engagement and Ecosystem NFT Holders Recognized

Active social media participants who engaged in discussions on Berachain’s Discord and X platform will receive a total of 1.25 million BERA tokens.

Additionally, ecosystem NFT holders from 80 different NFT collections will share an allocation of 1.25 million BERA, acknowledging their role in sustaining community interest.

Binance HODLers and Strategic Partners Benefit

In a nod to the broader crypto ecosystem, Berachain has allocated 10 million BERA tokens for Binance HODLers, marking the beginning of deeper collaborations between the two platforms.

Meanwhile, strategic partners instrumental in Berachain’s infrastructure development, including Morpho (lending) and Balancer (DEX), will receive 2 million BERA as licensing fees for their tech stack contributions.

Bong Bears NFTs and Rebases Receive Major Allocation

The largest single allocation of 34.5 million BERA tokens is reserved for Bong Bears NFT holders and rebases.

This distribution will be unlocked progressively, with 25 million BERA available at launch and the remaining tokens vesting over a 24-month period.

Claiming and Next Steps

Airdrop recipients can verify their allocations using the official airdrop checker and associate their wallet addresses with their X or Discord accounts. The claim window will open by February 10, 2025.

With its Proof of Liquidity model, Berachain aims to enhance the application layer and provide sustainable on-chain economic incentives.