PANews reported on June 4 that Layer1 blockchain Berachain announced it has become the first non-Ethereum chain to fully implement the Ethereum Pectra execution layer functionality through the 'Bectra' hard fork. This upgrade will provide enhanced tools for over 100 applications on the chain, improving the interaction experience between users and developers.
The Bectra upgrade enables user wallets with smart account features, supporting batch transactions, setting spending limits, using the stablecoin HONEY to pay Gas fees, and making recurring payments. Previously, these features required custom contracts or third-party implementations. As an EVM-equivalent chain, Berachain employs a unique Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism that maintains network security by rewarding liquidity providers (rather than traditional staking). Although the consensus layer changes of Pectra have not been synchronized, due to EVM compatibility, over 200 existing applications can adapt to new features without rewriting contracts.
