Berachain is rewarding early adopters and contributors! Finally, to round out the launch of the $BERA token, the Berachain Foundation announced an airdrop wherein a large amount of the total token supply has been given away to those helping build the ecosystem. If you have been anywhere near Berachain, be prepared to find that you might just get some free tokens of $BERA.This article will break down the eligibility criteria of the Berachain airdrop, so you can be sure if you are qualified or not.
Key Takeaways
- Berachain is airdropping $BERA tokens: A significant portion of the total $BERA supply is being given away to reward early supporters and community members.
- Multiple groups are eligible: This includes testnet users, RFB recipients, Boyco participants, active community members, ecosystem NFT holders, Binance HODLers and strategic partners.
- Check your eligibility online: Berachain provides an official airdrop checker tool to see if you qualify.
- Beware of scams: Only use official Berachain links and never share your private keys or seed phrase.
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What is Berachain?
Berachain is a high-performance, EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain designed for DeFi. It's built using the BeaconKit framework and utilizes a unique Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism to reward users for contributing to network liquidity. You can learn more about the details in our article What is Berachain and Why Should I Care?
Why an Airdrop?
Berachain is all about community. The airdrop is a way to recognize and reward the many people who have contributed to the project's growth, even before its official launch. This includes early testnet users, active community members, NFT holders, and strategic partners.
Airdrop Eligibility: Who Gets $BERA?
Berachain has allocated a significant portion of $BERA tokens for the airdrop, specifically to reward a variety of contributions. Here's a breakdown of the eligible groups:
- Testnet Users: If you interacted with the Berachain Artio or bArtio testnets, you might be eligible! This includes using native or ecosystem dApps and performing various activities like minting $HONEY, claiming fees, and interacting with the network.
- Request for Brobosal (RFB) Recipients: This program rewarded dApps and community groups/leaders who applied to receive $BERA upon launch. If you were a successful recipient of the Request for Application or Request for Community programs, you (and potentially your users) are eligible.
- Boyco Participants: If you deposited capital in the Boyco launch program, either directly or through a pre-deposit vault, you're eligible for rewards. The amount of $BERA you receive is based on your contributed TVL (Total Value Locked) and the markets you chose.
- Social Airdrop: Active and constructive members of the Berachain community on X (formerly Twitter) and in the Berachain or Bong Bears NFT Discords may be eligible. This rewards those who helped spread the word and build the community.
- Ecosystem NFT Holders: Holders of specific NFTs within the wider Berachain ecosystem are eligible. This includes many different collections (around 80!), with allocations based on factors like floor price and trading volume. This gesture recognizes the strong NFT community that formed around Berachain.
- Binance HODLers: In a unique move, Berachain is retroactively rewarding holders of BNB on Binance. This is a nod to the broader crypto community and a sign of potential future collaborations.
- Strategic Partners: Core partners who provided essential infrastructure for building Berachain are also receiving an allocation. This includes projects like Morpho and Balancer, whose technology powers some of Berachain's native applications.
- Bong Bears NFT Holders: If you own a Bong Bears NFT or one of its rebases (Bond Bears, Boo Bears, Baby Bears, Band Bears, Bit Bears, or the yet-to-be-released 7th rebase) you are eligible to claim an airdrop.
How Much $BERA is Being Airdropped?
Here's a breakdown of the $BERA allocation for each eligible group:
- Testnet Users: 8,250,000 $BERA (1.65% of the total genesis supply)
- Request for Brobosal (RFB): 11,730,000 $BERA (2.35%)
- Boyco: 10,000,000 $BERA (2%)
- Social Airdrop: 1,250,000 $BERA (0.25%)
- Ecosystem NFTs: 1,250,000 $BERA (0.25%)
- Binance HODLers: 10,000,000 $BERA (2%)
- Strategic Partners: 2,000,000 $BERA (0.4%)
- Bong Bears NFTs and Rebases: 34,500,000 $BERA (6.9%) - Split equally among each collection, with a portion unlocked at launch and the rest vesting over time.
How to Check Your Eligibility
Berachain has provided an official airdrop checker tool: https://checker.berachain.com/
Simply go to this website and follow the instructions to see if you're eligible for any portion of the airdrop.
Important Disclaimer: Always be cautious of scams! Only use the official Berachain website (berachain.com) and be wary of anyone messaging you directly or asking for personal information. Berachain community moderators will never message you first or ask for your private keys.
The Berachain airdrop is a significant event, rewarding a wide range of contributors and community members. If you've been involved with Berachain in any of the ways described above, be sure to check your eligibility. This airdrop is a testament to Berachain's commitment to its community and a strong signal of its ambitions in the DeFi space.
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