# Berachain's Buzzy Buildup

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Mar 28, 2024*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/berachains-buzzy-buildup*

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   Berachain's Buzzy Buildup
  

  
  Published on Mar 28, 2024

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    ANALYSIS

  
  
    
   
Berachain's Higher Aspirations
  
  
   
     
     Bankless Author: 
     
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       Arjun Chand](https://twitter.com/arjunnchand)
     
    
 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2024/03/image---2024-03-28T170723.369.png)](https://www.bankless.com/berachains-high-aspirations)**NFTs and memes are fundamental tenets of crypto culture.** When combined together, they create a buzz that’s become the latest power move for marketing in crypto.

**Enter Berachain**: a prime example of using this go-to-market strategy to hit it big. It’s a story of how an NFT collection featuring stoned bears smoking weed sparked one of the most vibrant communities in crypto. 

But Berachain is not just about good vibes. They're hard at work building an EVM-compatible L1 that’s got everyone talking. Today, we’re unpacking how Berachain, almost by accident, has become one of the most eagerly awaited launches in the industry.* Read on* 👇

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