# Berachain is Here

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Feb 6, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/berachain-is-here-2*

---

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/02/Group-652--1--2--1--1-1.png)](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/mantle-1706216729?ref=read/citizen-defi-play-berachain-mainnet&email=true)

  

Berachain is Here
  

  
  Published on Feb 6, 2025

[
  
  View in Browser

](https://bankless.com/read/briefs)
 

---
[**Sponsor: Mantle**](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/mantle-1706216729?ref=read/citizen-defi-play-berachain-mainnet&email=true) — Mantle is building the largest sustainable hub for onchain finance.

[Learn more](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/mantle-1706216729?ref=read/citizen-defi-play-berachain-mainnet&email=true)

.  .  .

 
  
    
      
      NEED TO KNOW
    
    
  
  
    
Trump Bitcoin ETF?
  

  

 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/02/Group-14---2025-02-06T174910.299.png)](https://www.bankless.com/dashboard)- 🧬** Trump's Media Group Moves to Launch Bitcoin ETF. **It's been a [busy first month](https://www.bankless.com/read/trumps-media-group-moves-to-launch-bitcoin-etf) for Trump as both crypto regulator and crypto businessman.
- **👀 Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Set for Testnet Trials. **We're inching closer to mainnet launch of Ethereum's [next big upgrade](https://www.bankless.com/read/ethereums-pectra-upgrade-set-for-testnet-trials).
- **🎙️** **Trump Faces Ethics Complaint Over Memecoin.** Donald Trump's eyebrow-raising entry into the memecoin game continues to [trigger watchdog fears](https://www.bankless.com/read/trump-faces-ethics-complaint-over-memecoin).
📸**Daily Market Snapshot: **Trump Media Group's BTC ETF application triggered more conflict of interest concerns from his critics, but for $TRUMP (-34% 7d) and $MELANIA (-31% 7d) memecoin holders, a rising question is whether the president's numerous crypto efforts are poised to dilute each other as he gains more exposure to the industry.

Prices as of 6pm ET
24hr
7d

 

       ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/cmc.png)
    

  **Crypto**
   
          $3.13T
       

  
    
    ↘ 1.1%
    
  

   
    
    ↘ 11.1%
  

       ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/btc.png)
    

  **BTC**
   
          $96,706
       

  
    
    ↘ 0.2%
    
  

   
    
    ↘ 8.0%
    
  

       ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/eth.png)
    

  **ETH**
   
          $2,699
       

  
    
    ↘ 2.4%
    
  

   
    
    ↘ 17.3%  

 

.  .  .

 
  
    

DEEP DIVE

  
  

  Citizen-Only: Berachain Mainnet
  
   
     
     Bankless Analyst: 
     
       [
       
        Jack Inabinet](https://www.bankless.com/author/jack)
     
    
 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2025/02/image---2025-02-06T173621.812.png)](https://www.bankless.com/read/citizen-defi-play-berachain-mainnet)BM, henlo, and furthermore, ooga booga.

Bong Bears, a collection of 100 cannabis-themed bear NFTs, were deployed to Ethereum 41 months ago, and since then, the project’s associated Berachain has become one of crypto’s most hotly anticipated alt-L1 launches! The chain raised [$42M](https://www.theblock.co/post/227344/berachain-funding-new-layer-1-blockchain) from top venture capital firms in 2023, and followed it up with another [$100M](https://www.theblock.co/post/288066/layer-1-blockchain-developer-berachain-raises-100-million-in-series-b-funding) round just last April.

*At long last, Berachain has finally arrived, so today, we’re giving you a first look at the live network and unpacking everything you need to know about the BERA opportunity. 👇*

[Unlock the Alpha](https://www.bankless.com/read/citizen-defi-play-berachain-mainnet)

.  .  .

 
  
    
      
      CHEAT SHEET
    
    
  
  
    
Bera Necessities

    
  
 

*Every Thursday, Citizens get access to the top Market Plays, Hot Reads, Farming Opps, and Airdrop Hunts that our analyst team is tracking! Don't miss out!* 👇

[Become a Citizen](https://www.bankless.com/join)
---
---

*This article is brought to you by [MetaMask](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/metamask-1776260643?ref=read/berachain-is-here-2)*