Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL): Innovative Consensus of Berachain

At the core of Berachain's uniqueness is its Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism. By mid-2025, unlike traditional PoS systems where validators stake native tokens, PoL requires validators to provide liquidity to specific pools on decentralized exchanges (DEX) on Berachain itself. This means that the security of the network is directly linked to the depth of liquidity in its DeFi ecosystem. This model not only ensures the security of the blockchain but also actively incentivizes users to provide liquidity, addressing the cold start problem for new protocols and ensuring a constant availability of liquid markets. #BERA $BERA