Berachain Selects BitGo for Secure Mainnet Launch and Ecosystem Growth
Overview of Berachain
Berachain is an innovative Layer 1 blockchain platform that introduces the unique Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism. This approach aligns incentives across applications and infrastructure providers, creating a seamless liquidity marketplace. Built to be EVM-identical, Berachain ensures compatibility with existing Ethereum-based applications, facilitating a smooth transition for developers and users.
The Challenge
As Berachain prepared for its mainnet launch in early 2025, the platform faced the critical task of ensuring robust security and efficient token management for its ecosystem. The introduction of its tri-token system—comprising $BERA (utility token), $BGT (governance token), and $HONEY (stablecoin)—necessitated a comprehensive custody solution to manage these assets securely. Additionally, Berachain aimed to provide staking support to incentivize network participation and liquidity provision.
Berachain's goal has always been to blend deep crypto-native functionality with institutional-grade reliability. That meant working with the best in class when it came to asset security and infrastructure.
The Solution: Partnership with BitGo
To address these challenges, Berachain selected BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association as its preferred qualified custodian for the mainnet launch. BitGo's industry-leading infrastructure and expertise provided Berachain with a suite of institutional-grade solutions tailored to the platform's unique needs.
BitGo was a clear choice. Their track record, their support for developer ecosystems, and their multi-layered custody options made them the right partner to power Berachain's ecosystem from day one.
Key Features and Benefits
Secure Custody Solutions
BitGo offers flexible wallet options, including self-custody hot wallets, self-custody cold wallets, and qualified custody wallets. This multi-layered security approach ensures the safekeeping of Berachain's digital assets.
Staking Support
Users can participate in securing the Berachain network by staking $BERA tokens through BitGo's platform, earning rewards and promoting network stability.
Token Management
BitGo simplifies workflows for token lockups, vesting schedules, and reward tracking, streamlining the management of Berachain's tri-token economy.
Launch Readiness
The integration was completed ahead of Berachain's mainnet release, ensuring that both institutional and crypto-native users could interact with the chain securely from day one.
Conclusion
By choosing BitGo as its preferred qualified custodian, Berachain ensured that its mainnet launch would meet the highest standards of asset security, institutional readiness, and operational flexibility. With secure custody, staking support, and comprehensive token management tools, BitGo provides the foundation Berachain needs to scale its ecosystem—while giving its users peace of mind.
Berachain is an EVM-identical Layer 1 built on Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) and the modular consensus framework BeaconKit. It delivers high performance while keeping full compatibility with Ethereum tooling and upgrades.
Table of Contents
- Overview of Berachain
- The Challenge
- The Solution: Partnership with BitGo
- Key Features and Benefits
- Conclusion
About BitGo
BitGo is the digital asset infrastructure company, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have been focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. With a global presence and multiple regulated entities, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide.