The smart account wallet, execution layer withdrawals, and Rollup-ready Blob data will go live on June 4.

Berachain (the first EVM-equivalent Layer1 blockchain to adopt the Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus model) will launch the Bectra network upgrade on June 4. This hard fork has been tested in the Bepolia testnet since May 7, introducing seven Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), with EIP-7702 being the core upgrade, making Berachain the first Layer1 blockchain to put the Pectra toolkit into production after forking from the Ethereum mainnet.

Although some chains like Gnosis and BNB Chain selectively implemented Pectra proposals before the Ethereum fork, Berachain's Bectra upgrade marks the first complete deployment of all Pectra execution layer EIPs in an EVM-equivalent environment after Ethereum activation. Due to Berachain's unique consensus architecture, this upgrade does not involve changes to the Pectra consensus layer. Over 100 projects already on the Berachain mainnet will directly benefit from a leap in user experience: regular wallets will upgrade to programmable smart accounts, liquidity stakers can exit with one click, and the data submission costs for Rollups will be lower.

User-side Transformation

Bectra will turn each Berachain wallet into a programmable smart account:

• Batch operations for single transactions

• Precise setting of spending limits

• Use the network stablecoin $HONEY to pay for Gas

• Even set up regular "subscription" payments
  Previously, these features relied on custom contracts or third-party solutions.

Thanks to EIP-7002, stakers can make instant withdrawals through the execution layer, and liquidity staking token (LST) providers can also exit or adjust positions in real-time.

Developer and Infrastructure Upgrades

• EIP-7840 introduces low-cost Blob data, reducing Rollup submission costs and paving the way for high-throughput games, social applications, and other Layer2 solutions.

• Other upgrades (such as native BLS precompiles, historical block hash access, and fee model optimization) simplify validator operations and reduce node requirements, without requiring developers to rewrite existing contracts. Over 200 applications already on the Berachain mainnet can immediately utilize these features.

Team Insights

Berachain's new Chief Technology Officer Paul O’Leary (former head of engineering at Polygon Labs) stated:

"With every upgrade, we are committed to reducing friction for users and developers, and Bectra is the boldest step yet. Launching Bectra just weeks after the Ethereum upgrade allows developers to access the latest tools right away and accelerate project progress."

Co-founder Smokey the Bera added:

"Our goal is not only to keep pace with Ethereum but to innovate alongside it, unlocking the potential of EVM chains. In the coming months, we will launch more customized improvements based on Bectra that feature PoL."

Bectra Core Upgrade Highlights

• EIP-7702: Sets code for external accounts (EOA), allowing any wallet to operate like a smart account (batch transactions, preset spending limits, pay for Gas with $HONEY, etc.) without changing addresses.

• EIP-7002: Execution layer withdrawals, allowing liquidity stakers and LST providers to exit or adjust positions instantly.

• EIP-7840: Blob data scheduling, providing low-cost data storage for Layer2 developers.

• EIP-2537/2935/7623/7685: Native BLS precompiles, historical block hash access, and fee model optimization, enhancing validator efficiency.

For more technical details, see: Berachain Bectra Documentation

About Berachain

Berachain is an EVM-equivalent Layer1 blockchain that employs an innovative Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, combining network liquidity with security. PoL allows users to earn network rewards directly by providing liquidity or participating in incentivized actions, converting on-chain inflation into "fuel" for ecological applications and their users. This model aligns the interests of long-term network supporters with ecological benefits, creating a sustainable system where growth and liquidity mutually promote each other. Berachain began as an NFT project in 2021 and has since evolved into a mature blockchain ecosystem driven by the power of the "left/right curve" community.

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